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Zeruiah
Zeruiah in the Bible — mother of Abishai, Joab (1SA 26:6), and Asahel (2SA 2:18), sister of King David (1CH 2:16). Zeruiah belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “pain or tribulation of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 5 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Zeruiahproper name
- Hebrew
- צְרוּיָה
- Transliteration
- tsəruyah
- Meaning
- perfumed resin
- Greek
- Σαρουιας
- Reference
- 1SA 26:6
- Strong's
- H6870
Family & Relationships (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zeruiah in the Bible?
Zeruiah is described in the Bible as mother of Abishai, Joab (1SA 26:6), and Asahel (2SA 2:18), sister of King David (1CH 2:16). Zeruiah belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Zeruiah mean?
The name Zeruiah means “pain or tribulation of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.