Herod's steward, whose wife Joanna supported Jesus
Chuza
Named in 1 verse of Luke, first in Luke 8:3.
ΧουζᾶςChuza
The name means “the seer or prophet.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Married to
- Joanna
About Chuza Written by AI
Chuza is mentioned in Luke 8:3 as the steward of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee. Chuza's wife, Joanna, is named among the women who supported Jesus and His disciples out of their own means. The fact that Chuza held a prominent position in Herod's court suggests that he and Joanna were wealthy and influential. Joanna's devotion to Jesus, despite her husband's role in Herod's service, indicates her deep faith and commitment.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Luke 8:3
Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.