Bible Dictionary
Shomer
Shomer was the name of an Asherite and is also used for the parent of Jehozabad, one of Joash’s assassins. The latter is elsewhere called Shimrith, a Moabite woman.
Definition
Shomer is the name of an Asherite and is also identified as the parent of Jehozabad, one of the conspirators who killed King Joash. The corresponding account in Chronicles calls this parent Shimrith, a Moabitess. The name is associated with “keeper” or “watchman.”
Biblical Usage
Shomer appears in the account connected with Jehozabad’s conspiracy against Joash and in the genealogy of Asher. The supplied material also identifies the Asherite Shomer with Shamer.
Historical Background
The person connected with Jehozabad is called Shimrith in Chronicles and is described as a Moabitess.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Watchman. (1.) The mother of Jehozabad, who murdered Joash (2 Kings 12:21); called also Shimrith, a Moabitess (2 Chr. 24:26). (2.) A man of Asher (1 Chr. 7:32); called also Shamer (34).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(keeper).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sho'-mer (shomer):</p><p>(1) The father of one of the conspirators who killed Joash (2Ki 12:21).</p><p>See SHIMEATH.</p><p>(2) One of the sons of Heber of the tribe of Asher (1Ch 7:32).</p><p>See SHEMER.</p>