Lexical Summary Yerusha or Yerushah: Inheritance, possession Original Word: יְרוּשָׁא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jerusha, Jerushah Or Yaruwshah {yer-oo-shaw'} feminine passive participle of yarash; possessed; Jerusha or Jerushah, as Israelitess -- Jerusha, Jerushah. see HEBREW yarash NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yarash Definition "taken possession of," mother of King Jotham NASB Translation Jerusha (1), Jerushah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְרוּשָׁא, יְרוּשָׁה proper name, feminine taken possession of i.e. married?) mother of king Jotham: יְרוּשָׁא 2 Kings 15:33 = יְרוּשָׁה2Chronicles 27:1. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Jerusha (alternatively Jerushah) carries the sense of “possession” or “inheritance,” a fitting nuance for a woman whose son inherited the throne of David. The name quietly testifies to God’s covenant promise that the dynasty would remain in Judah until the advent of the Messiah (2 Samuel 7:12–16). Biblical Occurrences The name appears twice, each time identifying the mother of King Jotham and the wife of King Uzziah (also called Azariah): Historical Setting Jerusha lived in the mid-eighth century B.C., during a period of relative stability in Judah. Her husband, Uzziah, began well but was later struck with leprosy for usurping priestly privileges (2 Chronicles 26:16–21). Their son Jotham succeeded the throne while his father remained isolated. Prophets such as Isaiah, Hosea, and Amos ministered during or near this era, addressing both the moral failures and future hope of God’s people. Priestly Lineage and Significance Jerusha is explicitly called “daughter of Zadok,” linking her to the high-priestly line that traced back to the faithful Zadok of David’s day. This detail highlights a rare convergence of royal and priestly bloodlines in one household. Jotham, therefore, embodied both the kingly and priestly heritage, prefiguring the ultimate union of the two offices in Jesus Christ (Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:17). Spiritual Themes of Inheritance 1. Covenant continuity: Jerusha’s name itself reminds readers that every generation inherits not only land and kingship but also covenant responsibilities (Deuteronomy 6:6–9). Ministry Applications • Discipleship in the home: Jerusha models the quiet yet crucial ministry of nurturing the next generation for faithful service. Parents, and particularly mothers, can draw encouragement from her understated legacy. Summary Though mentioned only twice, Jerusha’s strategic placement in the biblical narrative underscores her role in God’s unfolding plan: a woman of priestly descent whose son reigned righteously in Judah. Her life affirms the themes of covenant inheritance, godly parenthood, and the seamless integration of priestly and royal hopes ultimately fulfilled in Christ. Forms and Transliterations יְרוּשָׁ֖א יְרוּשָׁ֖ה ירושא ירושה yə·rū·šā yə·rū·šāh yərūšā yərūšāh yeruSha yeruShahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 15:33 HEB: וְשֵׁ֣ם אִמּ֔וֹ יְרוּשָׁ֖א בַּת־ צָדֽוֹק׃ NAS: name [was] Jerusha the daughter KJV: name [was] Jerusha, the daughter INT: name and his mother's Jerusha the daughter of Zadok 2 Chronicles 27:1 2 Occurrences |
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