Bible Dictionary
Shimrith
Shimrith was a Moabite woman and the mother of Jehozabad, one of the conspirators who killed King Joash. She is also called Shomer.
Definition
Shimrith was a Moabite woman and the mother of Jehozabad, one of the conspirators against King Joash. Her name is associated with guarding or vigilance. She is also called Shomer in another account.
Biblical Usage
Shimrith is mentioned in the account of the conspiracy and assassination of Joash, king of Judah. Her maternal relationship identifies one of the conspirators.
Historical Background
The name Shomer in Kings is understood as the same name without the feminine ending used in Chronicles.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(feminine of Shimri, vigilant), a Moabitess, mother of Jehozabad, one of the assassins of King Joash. (2 Chronicles 24:26) In (2 Kings 12:21) she is called Shomer. (B.C. 839.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shim'-rith (shimrith, "guard," feminine): A Moabitess, the mother of Jehozabad, one of those that conspired against King Joash (2Ch 24:26). Elsewhere (2Ki 12:21) Jehozabad is described as the son of SHOMER (which see), the same name without the feminine ending.</p>