"The name Azubah appears in the biblical narrative."
Scripture (KJV)
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Azubah Meaning in the Bible
Azubah
girl
Azubah means "forsaken," a Hebrew name. 1 Kings 22:42 names Azubah as the mother of King Jehoshaphat, and Isaiah 62:4 turns the word itself into a promise: "Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken."
Is Azubah in the Bible?
Yes — Azubah appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Pronunciation:/ah-ZOO-bah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningForsaken then restored
What does Azubah mean?
Azubah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Forsaken then restored". A name borne by Calebs wife and Asas mother, speaking of Gods restoration.
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Editor’s reflection
'Forsaken' — a hard name on a mother whose son did what was right.
Azubah (Hebrew עֲזוּבָה) is the passive participle of azab, 'to forsake': 'forsaken' or 'abandoned.' It is the same root Isaiah uses when he promises the restored city, 'Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken' (Isaiah 62:4) — there the word is Azubah, used as a name for the land.
The Azubah who matters is the mother of Jehoshaphat: 'his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi' (1 Kings 22:42). Kings names the queen mother for each reign, and hers is attached to one of Judah's better kings — a man who 'walked in all the ways of Asa his father' and sought the LORD.
A second Azubah is the wife of Caleb in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 2:18-19, who dies and is succeeded by Ephrath. That is the whole record for her.
What makes the name interesting is the gap between its meaning and its outcome. It reads as a name given in grief or loss, and Isaiah later takes exactly that word and reverses it: the forsaken is renamed Hephzibah, 'my delight is in her.' If you want the promise rather than the lament, that is the pair to read together.
“Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate.”
What does Azubah mean in the Bible?
Azubah means "Forsaken then restored" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
A name borne by Calebs wife and Asas mother, speaking of Gods restoration.
Where does Azubah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Azubah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Scripture. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Azubah?
The name Azubah, meaning 'Forsaken then restored', carries spiritual significance rooted in Scripture.
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Azubah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Azubah means 'forsaken,' from the Hebrew azab, 'to forsake.' It belongs to the mother of King Jehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:42) and to a wife of Caleb (1 Chronicles 2:18-19). Isaiah 62:4 uses the same word when promising that the land will 'no more be termed Forsaken.'
Yes — Azubah appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Hebrew. Azubah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Forsaken then restored." It appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
Common questions about the name Azubah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Azubah?
You can read every verse where Azubah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.