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Jerusha

יְרוּשָׁא/jeh-ROO-shah/

“Possession, married”

Summary

The daughter of Zadok and wife of King Uzziah of Judah, who was the mother of King Jotham.

☩Identity

Jerusha (also spelled Jerushah in 2 Chronicles 27:1) was the daughter of Zadok and the wife of King Uzziah of Judah, whom she appears to have survived. She was the mother of King Jotham, who succeeded his father after Uzziah was struck with leprosy (2 Kings 15:33; 2 Chronicles 27:1). The name means 'taken possession of' or 'married.'

Key verses:2 Kings 15:332 Chronicles 27:1

Related Verses2 mentions

2 Kings· 1 verse

15:33

2 Chronicles· 1 verse

27:1

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jerusha," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Jerusha," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jerusha," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).