Cusa (Herod's steward)
Steward of Herod Antipas
Cusa was the steward or household manager for Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. His wife Joanna was one of the women who followed Jesus and supported his ministry financially. Through Joanna, the family had a direct connection to Jesus' movement.
Family
Key events
Mentioned as Joanna's husband
Cusa is mentioned as steward for Herod and husband of Joanna, one of the women who followed Jesus and served him with their resources.
3Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza; Susanna; and many others, who provided for them out of their own means.
καὶ Ἰωάννα γυνὴ Χουζᾶ ἐπιτρόπου Ἡρῴδου καὶ Σουσάννα καὶ ἕτεραι πολλαί, αἵτινες διηκόνουν αὐτοῖς ⸀ἐκ τῶν ὑπαρχόντων αὐταῖς.
Connection to Herod's court
As steward for Herod Antipas, Cusa held a prominent position at the court, which made his wife's connection to Jesus remarkable.
3Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza; Susanna; and many others, who provided for them out of their own means.
καὶ Ἰωάννα γυνὴ Χουζᾶ ἐπιτρόπου Ἡρῴδου καὶ Σουσάννα καὶ ἕτεραι πολλαί, αἵτινες διηκόνουν αὐτοῖς ⸀ἐκ τῶν ὑπαρχόντων αὐταῖς.