A Moabite man and servant of King Joash of Judah, son of Shomer, who assassinated Joash and was later killed by Amaziah, mentioned in 2 Kings 12:21.
About Jehozabad
1. Shomer’s son, who was a servant of King Joash and later, with another assailant, murdered the king at Millo (2 Kgs 12:21). In a parallel passage, Jehozabad is called the son of Shimrith the Moabitess (2 Chr 24:26). King Amaziah, Joash’s son, eventually executed Jehozabad for the murder (25:3).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Shomer
Key References
2 Chronicles 24:26
Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess.
All Scripture References (2)
2 Kings (1)
2 Chronicles (1)
2 Chronicles 24:26
Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess.