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In the Bible the name of each Queen Mother of the house of David is given in the introduction of the reign of each king of Judah: 1 Kings 14:21; 15:9-10; 22:42; 2 Kings 12:2; 14:2; 15:2; 15:33; 18:2; 21:2; 21:19; 22:1; 23:31; 23:36; 24:8; 24:18, for instance. Meanwhile, none of Solomon’s wives enjoyed the prerogatives of the Gebirah in his kingdom, the role of counselor and intercessor to the king being the chief ones. The wives - unlike Mary - had only the “job” of bearing and raising children, notably sons who would become eligible to assume the throne and succeed their father. The Queen Mother was the most important woman in the kingdom of Judah and exercised the greatest influence over her son the king.

Exactly so. It was common in kingdoms not only of the Middle East, but in Europe as well. Look at the honour given to Queen Elizabeth's mother, for instance. She was always treated with the utmost respect, as much as or more than Queen Elizabeth and far more than Jug Ear Charlie.

—— Exactly so. It was common in kingdoms not only of the Middle East, but in Europe as well. Look at the honour given to Queen Elizabeth’s mother, for instance. She was always treated with the utmost respect, as much as or more than Queen Elizabeth and far more than Jug Ear Charlie.——

Absolutely.