Azubah

Azubah was the mother of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.

The name Azubah means “forsaken”

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Summary

A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 22:42; only referred to as Azubah (עֲזוּבָה); a daughter of Shilhi; wife of Asa; mother of Jehoshaphat.

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Family members

Father: Shilhi
Spouse: Asa
Children: Jehoshaphat

Alternative names

עֲזוּבָהAzubah

Mentions

1 Kings 22:42
Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.
2 Chronicles 20:31
So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.