Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zibiah, from Beersheba, was the mother of King Joash (or 'Jehoash') of Judah.
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Zibiah was the mother of King Joash (or 'Jehoash') of Judah. She was from Beersheba, a town in the southern part of Judah. Zibiah is mentioned only in connection with her son's accession to the throne, and no other details about her life are provided in the Bible. The fact that she was from Beersheba suggests that the king of Judah may have been seeking to consolidate control over the southern region through this marriage alliance. Zibiah's name means "gazelle" in Hebrew, which may have been a reference to her beauty or grace. Her son, Jehoash, became king at the age of seven and reigned for forty years in Jerusalem.
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The mother of King Joash (2 Kings 12:1; 2 Chr. 24:1).
(roe), a native of Beersheba and mother of King Joash. (2 Kings 12:1; 2 Chronicles 24:1) (B.C. 876)
the Lord dwells; deer; goat
ZIB'IAH, the mother of Joash. 2 Kgs 12:1; 2 Chr 24:1.
ZIB'IAH, the mother of Joash. 2 Kgs 12:1; 2 Chr 24:1.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6645
In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His motherʼs name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba.
Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His motherʼs name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba.
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