2 Chronicles 24:26
New International Version
Those who conspired against him were Zabad, son of Shimeath an Ammonite woman, and Jehozabad, son of Shimrith a Moabite woman.

New Living Translation
The assassins were Jozacar, the son of an Ammonite woman named Shimeath, and Jehozabad, the son of a Moabite woman named Shomer.

English Standard Version
Those who conspired against him were Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonite, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabite.

Berean Standard Bible
Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

King James Bible
And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.

New King James Version
These are the ones who conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

New American Standard Bible
Now these are the men who conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

NASB 1995
Now these are those who conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

NASB 1977
Now these are those who conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now these are those who conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

Amplified Bible
The conspirators against Joash were Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

Christian Standard Bible
Those who conspired against him were Zabad, son of the Ammonite woman Shimeath, and Jehozabad, son of the Moabite woman Shimrith.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Those who conspired against him were Zabad, son of the Ammonite woman Shimeath, and Jehozabad, son of the Moabite woman Shimrith.

American Standard Version
And these are they that conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

English Revised Version
And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were the men who conspired against him: Zabad, son of an Ammonite woman named Shimeath, and Jehozabad, son of a Moabite woman named Shimrith.

Good News Translation
Those who plotted against him were Zabad, the son of an Ammonite woman named Shimeath, and Jehozabad, the son of a Moabite woman named Shimrith.)

International Standard Version
The conspirators included Shimeath the Ammonite's son Zabad and Shimrith the Moabite's son Jehozabad.

Majority Standard Bible
Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

NET Bible
The conspirators were Zabad son of Shimeath (an Ammonite woman) and Jehozabad son of Shimrith (a Moabite woman).

New Heart English Bible
These are those who conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

Webster's Bible Translation
And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.

World English Bible
These are those who conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And these [are] those conspiring against him: Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

Young's Literal Translation
And these are those conspiring against him, Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

Smith's Literal Translation
And these they conspiring against him: Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now the men that conspired against him were Zabad the son of Semmaath an Ammonitess, and Jozabad the son of Semarith a Moabitess.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, those who ambushed him were Zabad, the son of an Ammonite woman named Shimeath, and Jehozabad, the son of a Moabite woman named Shimrith.

New American Bible
Those who conspired against him were Zabad, son of Shimeath from Ammon, and Jehozabad, son of Shimrith from Moab.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who conspired against him were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonite, and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabite.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And these are the names of those who conspired against him: Zaccor the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess and Jehozabad the son of Netoroth a Moabitess.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these are the names of the men who conspired against him: Zabur, son of Shemath an Ammonitess, Yehuzabar, son of Neturuth a Moabitess.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And these are they that conspired against him: Zabad the son of Shimeath the Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith the Moabitess.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they that conspired against him were Zabed the son of Samaath the Ammanite, and Jozabed the son of Samareth the Moabite.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Joash
25And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. 26Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess. 27The accounts of the sons of Joash, as well as the many pronouncements about him and about the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.…

Cross References
2 Kings 12:20-21
And the servants of Joash rose up and formed a conspiracy and killed him at Beth-millo, on the road down to Silla. / 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 22:11
But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him.

2 Chronicles 23:11
Then Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him and shouted, “Long live the king!”

2 Chronicles 25:3-4
As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. / Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.”

2 Chronicles 21:4
When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel.

2 Chronicles 22:10
When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah.

2 Chronicles 23:15
So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate on the palace grounds, and there they put her to death.

2 Chronicles 24:2
And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

2 Chronicles 24:17-18
After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them. / They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherah poles and idols. So wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs.

2 Chronicles 24:20-21
Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” / But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 24:25
And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.

2 Chronicles 25:27
From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.

2 Chronicles 26:1
All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.

2 Chronicles 22:1-2
Then the people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place, since the raiders who had come into the camp with the Arabs had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. / Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri.

2 Chronicles 22:8-9
So while Jehu was executing judgment on the house of Ahab, he found the rulers of Judah and the sons of Ahaziah’s brothers who were serving Ahaziah, and he killed them. / Then Jehu looked for Ahaziah, and Jehu’s soldiers captured him while he was hiding in Samaria. So Ahaziah was brought to Jehu and put to death. They buried him, for they said, “He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart.” So no one was left from the house of Ahaziah with the strength to rule the kingdom.


Treasury of Scripture

And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.

Zabad.

2 Kings 12:21
For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.

Shimrith.

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2 Chronicles 24
1. Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada
4. He gives order for the repair of the temple
15. Jehoiada's death and honorable burial
17. Joash, falling into idolatry, slays Zechariah the son of Jehoiada
23. Joash is spoiled by the Syrians, and slain by Zabad and Jehozabad
27. Amaziah succeeds him














Those who conspired against Joash
This phrase refers to the individuals involved in the assassination of King Joash of Judah. Joash's reign began with promise, as he was guided by the priest Jehoiada, but after Jehoiada's death, Joash turned away from God, leading to his downfall. The conspiracy against him was a result of his abandonment of the covenant with God and his subsequent actions, which included the murder of Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada. This act of betrayal by his own servants highlights the theme of divine retribution and justice found throughout the Old Testament.

were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess
Zabad, one of the conspirators, is identified as the son of Shimeath, an Ammonitess. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot and often in conflict with Israel, representing foreign influence and idolatry. The mention of his mother's nationality may suggest the infiltration of foreign religious practices and cultural influences into Judah, which were contrary to the worship of Yahweh. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of Israel's struggle with idolatry and the influence of surrounding nations.

and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess
Jehozabad, another conspirator, is the son of Shimrith, a Moabitess. The Moabites, like the Ammonites, were often adversaries of Israel and associated with pagan worship. The inclusion of Moabite lineage emphasizes the theme of foreign influence and the dangers of alliances with those outside the covenant community. This connection to Moab also recalls the story of Ruth, a Moabitess who became an ancestor of David, highlighting the complexity of Israel's relationships with neighboring peoples and the potential for redemption and inclusion within God's plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zabad
One of the conspirators against King Joash. His mother was Shimeath, an Ammonitess, indicating a foreign influence in his lineage.

2. Jehozabad
Another conspirator against King Joash. His mother was Shimrith, a Moabitess, also suggesting foreign influence.

3. King Joash
The king of Judah who was conspired against and assassinated. His reign began with a focus on restoring the temple but ended in idolatry and betrayal.

4. Shimeath the Ammonitess
The mother of Zabad, highlighting the Ammonite influence in the conspiracy.

5. Shimrith the Moabitess
The mother of Jehozabad, indicating Moabite involvement in the plot against Joash.
Teaching Points
The Influence of Foreign Alliances
The presence of foreign influences in the conspiracy against Joash serves as a reminder of the dangers of forming alliances that can lead us away from God's will.

The Consequences of Idolatry
Joash's turn to idolatry after the death of Jehoiada the priest illustrates the spiritual decline that can occur when we abandon godly counsel.

The Importance of Godly Counsel
Joash's early success was largely due to the guidance of Jehoiada. This underscores the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly mentors and advisors.

The Dangers of Betrayal
The conspiracy against Joash highlights the destructive power of betrayal and the need for discernment in choosing whom to trust.

Legacy and Influence
The actions of Zabad and Jehozabad, influenced by their foreign heritage, remind us of the lasting impact our backgrounds and choices can have on our lives and those around us.(26) Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.--2Kings 12:21 : "Jozachar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer."Probably "Jozachar" is right, "Zabad" being an easy corruption of "Zachar," a normal contraction of Jozachar. Yet many MSS. of Kings read "Joza-bad." "Shomer" in Kings should probably be Shemer (1Chronicles 7:32; 1Chronicles 7:34), of which Shimri (1Chronicles 4:37) and Shimrith might be by-forms. Reuss is incorrect in asserting that the names of the mothers are substituted by the chronicler for the names of the fathers. Thenius even knows the reason why the chronicler has added the epithets "Ammonitess," "Moabitess." The writer wished to show that the idolatry into which he makes Joash lapse (?), was avenged by two sons of idolatrous wives (!). This is fancy determined by prejudice. The additions "Ammonitess," "Moabitess," indicate the use of another source than the canonical book of Kings; and the same may be said of the strikingly original account of the death of Zechariah (2Chronicles 24:17-22). What that source was the next verse declares, viz., "The Midrash of the book of the Kings."

Verse 26. - Zabad. The name Jozachar of the parallel is probably the correct word, and a copyist's corruption may with some plausibility be argued as the cause of the form Zabad in our text. The parallel omits the names of the mothers' nationality. Shimrith. The parallel has Shomer, probably an Hebraized form of the Moabitish name of our text.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Those
וְאֵ֖לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

who conspired
הַמִּתְקַשְּׁרִ֣ים (ham·miṯ·qaš·šə·rîm)
Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7194: To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league

against [Joash]
עָלָ֑יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

were Zabad
זָבָ֗ד (zā·ḇāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2066: Zabad -- 'he has given', the name of several Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of the Ammonite woman
הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֔ית (hā·‘am·mō·w·nîṯ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5985: Ammonitess -- an Ammonite woman

Shimeath
שִׁמְעָת֙ (šim·‘āṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8100: Shimeath -- an Ammonite woman

as well as Jehozabad
וִיה֣וֹזָבָ֔ד (wî·hō·w·zā·ḇāḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3075: Jehozabad -- 'the LORD has bestowed', name of a number of Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of the Moabite woman
הַמּוֹאָבִֽית׃ (ham·mō·w·’ā·ḇîṯ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4125: Moabite -- descendant of Moab

Shimrith.
שִׁמְרִ֖ית (šim·rîṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8116: Shimrith -- a Moabite woman


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