Chuza Χουζᾶς
Herod's steward, whose wife Joanna supported Jesus
Who is Chuza in the Bible?
Chuza was the steward, or household manager, of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, as mentioned in Luke 8:3. He is known primarily through his wife Joanna, who became a devoted follower of Jesus and supported His ministry financially along with other women. Joanna's commitment to Jesus despite her husband's prominent position in Herod's court demonstrates her deep personal faith. The mention of Chuza highlights the diverse social backgrounds of those connected to Jesus' movement, showing that His influence extended even into the households of political rulers in first-century Galilee.
Biography
Chuza is mentioned in Luk.8.3 as the steward of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee. Chuza's wife, Joanna, is named among the women who supported Jesus and His disciples out of their own means. The fact that Chuza held a prominent position in Herod's court suggests that he and Joanna were wealthy and influential. Joanna's devotion to Jesus, despite her husband's role in Herod's service, indicates her deep faith and commitment.
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In Scripture
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- Luke 8:3
"Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Χουζᾶς | Chouzâs | Chuzas, an officer of Herod |