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Azubah
Hebrew: עֲזוּבָה —transliteration: `Azuwbah —occurrences: 4 in Kings and Chronicles
This is the name of 2 biblical women.
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Azubah (aka Miriam), the wife of a man named Caleb
1 Chronicles 2:18-19
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Azubah, the daughter of Shilhi
She is the mother of King Jehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:42). She was therefore a queen mother.
Her son is known for his spiritual reforms and decisive leadership. This was likely due to his mother’s influence.
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Article Version: June 29, 2025