JOANNA jō ăn’ a (̓Ιωαν [ν, G3708] α, G1). The wife of Herod Antipas’ steward who with others was healed by Christ, and who provided for Him and the Twelve out of her means (Luke 8:2, 3). In the company of other women she journeyed to Jerusalem for the Passover. She may have witnessed the crucifixion, and then returned to the city to prepare spices and ointment for the anointing of the body (Luke 23:56). With these women she returned to the tomb, found it empty, and brought the news to the apostles (Luke 24:1-10).