Zeruiah
stricken of the Lord, David's sister, and the mother of Abishai,
Joab, and Asahel (1 Chr. 2:16), who were the three leading
heroes of David's army, and being his nephews, they were
admitted to the closest companionship with him.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Zeruiah' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.