Bible Dictionary
Jerusha
Jerusha was the daughter of Zadok, wife of Uzziah, and mother of King Jotham of Judah.
Definition
Jerusha, whose name means “possession,” “possessed,” or “taken possession of,” was the daughter of Zadok, wife of King Uzziah, and mother of King Jotham of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Jerusha is mentioned in the account of Jotham’s accession and reign as his mother and as Uzziah’s queen.
Historical Background
Her father is named Zadok. The supplied material notes that he may have been the priest mentioned in a genealogical record, but does not establish this identification.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Possession, or possessed; i.e., “by a husband”, the wife of Uzziah, and mother of king Jotham (2 Kings 15:33).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(possessed), daughter of Zadok and queen of Uzziah. (2 Kings 15:33) (B.C. 806.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-roo'-sha (yerusha', "taken possession of," i.e. "married"): In 2Ki 15:33 = "Jerushah" (yerushah, same meaning) of 2Ch 27:1, the mother of King Jotham of Judah. Zadok was her father's name; he may be the priest of 1Ch 6:12 (Hebrew 5:38).</p>