Bible Dictionary
Zibiah
A woman from Beersheba and the mother of King Joash of Judah.
Definition
Zibiah was a woman from Beersheba and the mother of Joash, king of Judah.
Biblical Usage
She is named in the accounts of Joash’s reign and maternal origin.
Historical Background
Zibiah came from Beersheba, and her son Joash became king of Judah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The mother of King Joash (2 Kings 12:1; 2 Chr. 24:1).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(roe), a native of Beersheba and mother of King Joash. (2 Kings 12:1; 2 Chronicles 24:1) (B.C. 876)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zib'-i-a (tsibhyah, probably "gazelle"): A woman of Beersheba, mother of King Jehoash (Joash) of Judah (2Ki 12:1 (Hebrew verse 2); 2Ch 24:1. Codex Alexandrinus and Codex Vaticanus have Abia).</p>