Strong’s H6870

צְרוּיָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Tsruwyah

Pronunciation

tse-roo-YAH

Definition

Zeruiah

Meaning

Tserujah

Usage

Zeruiah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is most notably the name of the mother of three of King David's prominent military leaders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. The name itself does not carry a specific meaning in the context of the biblical narrative, but it is often associated with strength and leadership due to her sons' roles.

Bible references

1 Samuel 26:6;2 Samuel 2:13;2 Samuel 2:18;2 Samuel 3:39;2 Samuel 8:16;2 Samuel 14:1;2 Samuel 16:9;2 Samuel 16:10;2 Samuel 17:25;2 Samuel 18:2;2 Samuel 19:21;2 Samuel 19:22;2 Samuel 21:17;2 Samuel 23:18;2 Samuel 23:37;1 Kings 1:7;1 Kings 2:5;1 Kings 2:22;1 Chronicles 2:16;1 Chronicles 2:16;1 Chronicles 11:6;1 Chronicles 11:39;1 Chronicles 18:12;1 Chronicles 18:15;1 Chronicles 26:28