Jehozabad יְהוֹזָבָד
Son of Shomer, killed King Joash of Judah.
Who is Jehozabad in the Bible?
Jehozabad was the son of Shomer and one of the servants who conspired to assassinate King Joash of Judah (2 Kings 12:21, 2 Chronicles 24:26). Along with Jozabad, son of Shimeath, Jehozabad murdered the king in his bed as an act of revenge for the execution of Zechariah, son of the priest Jehoiada. The assassination occurred at the house of Millo on the road to Silla, and Joash's son Amaziah later executed the conspirators as punishment. Jehozabad's role in Joash's death demonstrates the consequences of the king's unfaithfulness and his turning away from the counsel of the priesthood.
Biography
Jehozabad, the son of Shomer, was one of the servants who conspired against King Joash of Judah. Along with Jozabad, the son of Shimeath, Jehozabad murdered Joash in his bed as revenge for the execution of Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada the priest. The assassination took place at the house of Millo, on the road that goes down to Silla. Joash's son Amaziah succeeded him as king and executed the conspirators.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Kings 1 verse
- 2 Kings 12:21
"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."
2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 24:26
"Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹזָבָד |