Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(bruised). Sister of David and mother of the three leading heroes of David’s army (1 Sam. 26:6; 1 Chron. 2:16).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Described with Abigail as “sisters of the sons of Jesse.” They may have been half-sisters (Abigail was the daughter of Nahash, 2 Samuel 17:25). Zeruiah had three sons, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, the leaders of David’s army; but it is not stated who was her husband. David declared, after the murder of Abner, that the sons of Zeruiah were too hard for him (1 Sam. 26:6; 2 Sam. 2:13,18; 2 Sam. 16:9-10; etc).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Tsruwyah
Meaning:
feminine passive participle from the same as 6875; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
pierce ye Jah
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Pain; wounded; tribulation of the Lord:―a sister of David, 1 Chron. 2:16. {Dolor}