Jerusha

Jerusha was the mother of King Jotham of Judah and the daughter of Zadok.

The name Jerusha means “banished; possession; inheritance”

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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.

Glossary entries

Jerusha, Jerushah

Family members

Father: Zadok
Spouse: Uzziah
Children: Jotham

Alternative names

יְרוּשָׁאJerusha

Mentions

2 Kings 15:33
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.
2 Chronicles 27:1
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.