Azubah עֲזוּבָה
The mother of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
Biography
Azubah was the wife of King Asa and the mother of King Jehoshaphat, who ruled over the Kingdom of Judah. She is mentioned in 1Ki.22.42 and 2Ch.20.31, which provide the introductory information about Jehoshaphat as he became king. Both passages state that Jehoshaphat's mother's name was Azubah, and identify her as the daughter of Shilhi.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 22:42
"Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi."
2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 20:31
"Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזוּבָה | H5806G |