Jehozabad
Jehozabad, the son of Shomer, was one of the servants who conspired against and killed King Joash of Judah.
The name Jehozabad means “the Lord's dowry; having a dowry”
MaleMoabiteMoabDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man of the Moabites living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 12:21; only referred to as Jehozabad (יְהוֹזָבָד); a son of Shomer.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יְהוֹזָבָדJehozabad
Mentions
- His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place.
- Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess.