Shimeath
Shimeath was an Ammonitess, the mother of Jozacar (or 'Jozachar'), one of the assassins of King Joash of Judah.
FemaleAmmonDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A woman of the Ammonites living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 12:21; only referred to as Shimeath (שִׁמְעָת); mother of Jozacar.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Spouse
- Children
Alternative names
- שִׁמְעָתShimeath
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.