מַמְלָכוֹת
An alternative Hebrew title for the books of Kings, meaning "Kingdoms." Jerome rejects this in favor of Melachim ("Kings"), arguing the books describe one Israelite people, not many kingdoms.
Pope Clement VIII, Jerome's Prefaces, On Worship
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I. THE HELMETED PROLOGUE.
— Jerome argues against using Mamlachot, explaining the books describe one people, not many kingdoms
"And it is much better to say Melachim, that is, of Kings, than Mamlachot, that is, of Kingdoms. For it does not describe the kingdoms of many nations, but of one Israelite people, which is comprised of twelve tribes."