Husband of Zeruiah; father of Abishai and Joab
Husband of Zeruiah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Samuel, first in 1 Samuel 26:6.
- Married to
- Zeruiah
About Husband of Zeruiah Written by AI
The Bible does not directly name the husband of Zeruiah, who was the sister of King David. However, 1 Samuel 26:6 mentions Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, suggesting that she was married and had children. 2 Samuel 2:18 also mentions Joab and Asahel as sons of Zeruiah. The fact that Zeruiah's sons are consistently referred to as "sons of Zeruiah" rather than by their father's name suggests that he may have died before they rose to prominence or that Zeruiah herself was a notable figure. Although the Bible does not provide further details about Zeruiah's husband, his marriage to David's sister and the military prowess of his sons indicate that he was likely a member of a prominent family in Judah.
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
- 1 Samuel 26:6
And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.