Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jerusha was the mother of King Jotham of Judah and the daughter of Zadok.
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Also known as Jerushah
Jerusha is mentioned in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles as the mother of King Jotham of Judah. She was the daughter of Zadok, although no further information is provided about her father. Jerusha's son Jotham became king at the age of 25 and reigned for 16 years in Jerusalem. He is described as a righteous king who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, following the example of his father Uzziah. The mention of Jerusha in the biblical record highlights the importance of maternal lineage in the royal families of Judah and the role of queen mothers in the life of their sons.
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Possession, or possessed; i.e., “by a husband”, the wife of Uzziah, and mother of king Jotham (2 Kings 15:33).
(possessed), daughter of Zadok and queen of Uzziah. (2 Kings 15:33) (B.C. 806.)
banished; possession; inheritance
JERU'SHA, or JERU'SHAH (possessed), the mother of Jotham, king of Judah. 2 Kgs 15:33; 2 Chr 27:1.
JERU'SHA, or JERU'SHAH (possessed), the mother of Jotham, king of Judah. 2 Kgs 15:33; 2 Chr 27:1.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3388
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His motherʼs name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok.
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His motherʼs name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.
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