Zabad, also known as Jozacar, was a servant of King Joash of Judah who, along with Jehozabad, murdered the king.
About Zabad (Jozacar)
4. One of the assassins of King Joash, listed as the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess (2 Chr 24:26). He is identical to Jozacar (alternately “Jozabad”) in 2 Kings 12:21. Zabad was a palace official who was likely the agent of a powerful conspiracy against Joash.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Husband of Shimeath, Shimeath
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 (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.