Jerusha
Jerusha was the mother of King Jotham of Judah and the daughter of Zadok.
The name Jerusha means “banished; possession; inheritance”
FemaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 15:33; referred to as Jerusha or Jerushah (יְרוּשָׁא, יְרוּשָׁה); a daughter of Zadok; wife of Uzziah; mother of Jotham.
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- יְרוּשָׁאJerusha
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- He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok.
- Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.