Zibiah

Zibiah was a woman living during the time of the divided kingdom, first mentioned in 2 Kings 12:1, wife of Ahaziah, and mother of Joash.

About Zibiah

The mother of King Jehoash of Judah. She was from the town of Beersheba (2 Kings 12:1; 2 Chronicles 24:1).

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Family Relationships

Partner
Ahaziah (Son of Jehoram)
Child
Joash

Key References

2 Kings 12:2

And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.

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.

All Scripture References (2)

2 Kings (1)
2 Kings 12:2

And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.

2 Chronicles (1)
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.