Old Testament · Major figure
Zeruiah
The sister of King David and mother of his three prominent military commanders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel.
Zeruiah was a daughter of Jesse and sister to King David. She is primarily identified in Scripture through her three sons, who served as powerful and often volatile military leaders under David. Her name is frequently used to identify her sons, highlighting her significance as a matriarch within the royal family line.
In the text
- Verses
- 23
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 26:6
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:24
Where Zeruiah appears
23 verses · 17 chapters- 1 Samuel 26Verse 6
- 2 Samuel 2Verses 13, 18
- 2 Samuel 3Verse 39
- 2 Samuel 8Verse 16
- 2 Samuel 14Verse 1
- 2 Samuel 16Verses 9–10
- 2 Samuel 17Verse 25
- 2 Samuel 18Verse 2
- 2 Samuel 21Verse 17
- 2 Samuel 23Verses 18, 37
- 1 Kings 1Verse 7
- 1 Kings 2Verses 5, 22
- 1 Chronicles 2Verse 16
- 1 Chronicles 11Verses 6, 39
- 1 Chronicles 18Verses 12, 15
- 1 Chronicles 26Verse 28
- 1 Chronicles 27Verse 24
In the same books
- Abner53 versesAbner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the transition of power to David.
- Ner15 versesA Benjamite and the father of Abner, who served as commander of King Saul's army.
- Abiathar28 versesA high priest and descendant of Eli who served King David during his exile and reign.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Michal16 versesThe daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, caught between her father's jealousy and David's rise.
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