Shimeath Summary
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Shimeath was an Ammonitess, the mother of Jozacar (or 'Jozachar'), one of the assassins of King Joash of Judah.
mother of Jozacar (2KI 12:21) an Ammonitess (2CH 24:26)
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- en Shimeath
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Shimeath
· Also called · H8100 none · 2KI 12:21 guardian, watcher
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שִׁמְעָת
shiməat · H8100 · 2KI 12:21 guardian, watcher
- he שִׁמְעָת · H8100G
- el Ιεμουαθ Iemouath · none · 2KI 12:21
- bg Шимеат
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Shimeath Article
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Shimeath was an Ammonite woman mentioned in 2Ki 12:21 and 2Ch 24:26 as the mother of Jozacar (or 'Jozachar') (or Zabad), one of the two servants who conspired against and assassinated King Joash of Judah. The biblical text identifies her as an Ammonitess, indicating that she was a foreigner from the nation of Ammon. Apart from her son's infamous act, no other details about Shimeath's life are provided in the Bible.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Shimeath_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Shimeath@2Ki.12.21-2Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, shimeath_2683)