The Gospel of Luke notes that Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, was one of the women who followed Jesus and provided for his ministry (Luke 8:1-3). She is also one of the first witnesses of the empty tomb and was among the women to whom an angel revealed that Jesus had risen (Luke 24:1-12). In The Chosen, Joanna is introduced in Season 3, Episode 1. As in the Bible, she is the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager. She is also depicted as a follower of John the Baptist, whom she visits in prison. Joanna brings an expensive shawl to Jesus' disciples after the Sermon on the Mount. She also takes Andrew to meet John in prison.