Jerusha יְרוּשָׁא
Mother of King Jotham of Judah.
Who is Jerusha in the Bible?
Jerusha was the mother of King Jotham of Judah and the daughter of Zadok, as recorded in 2 Kings 15:33. Her son Jotham ascended to the throne at age 25 and ruled Jerusalem for 16 years, becoming known as a righteous king who followed the Lord's ways. Though scripture provides limited details about Jerusha herself, her inclusion in the biblical record underscores the significance of maternal lineage in Judah's royal line and the influential role that queen mothers played in shaping their sons' spiritual leadership.
Biography
Jerusha is mentioned in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles as the mother of King Jotham of Judah. She was the daughter of Zadok, although no further information is provided about her father. Jerusha's son Jotham became king at the age of 25 and reigned for 16 years in Jerusalem. He is described as a righteous king who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, following the example of his father Uzziah. The mention of Jerusha in the biblical record highlights the importance of maternal lineage in the royal families of Judah and the role of queen mothers in the life of their sons.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Kings 1 verse
- 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 1 verse
- 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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְרוּשָׁא |
| Spelled | Hebrew | יְרוּשָׁה |