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Zibiah

The mother of King Joash (2 Kings 12:1; 2 Chr. 24:1).

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(roe), a native of Beersheba and mother of King Joash. (2 Kings 12:1; 2 Chronicles 24:1) (B.C. 876)

In the Bible

2

Verses where Zibiah is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 2 Chronicles 24:1

    Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba.

  • 2 Kings 12:1

    In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba.

Scripture on Zibiah

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Zibiah references

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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