JOANNA

1. KJV form of Joanan in Luke 3:27. See Joanan.

2. Wife of Chuza, a steward of Herod the tetrarch. She was among those healed of evil spirits and sickness by Jesus, and contributed to his support (Lk 8:2-3). She probably witnessed the Crucifixion and prepared spices for the body; later she found Jesus’ tomb empty (23:55–24:10).