Shomer, also called Shimrith or Shimeath, was a Moabite man living during the time of the divided kingdom, first mentioned in 2 Kings 12:21.
About Shomer
1. Father (2 Kgs 12:21), or perhaps the Moabite mother (2 Chr 24:26), of Jehozabad, a royal servant, who, with Jozacar, conspired against and murdered Joash, king of Judah. Shimrith is the feminine form of Shomer. See Shimrith.
Family Relationships
- Child
- Jehozabad
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.