Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
” Of Zeruiah’s husband there is no mention in the Bible.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ZERUI'AH (cleft, wounded), a sister of David, and the mother of Joab. 1 Sam 26:6; 1 Chr 2:16.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
pain or tribulation of the Lord