Bible Dictionary
Shimeath
Shimeath was associated with Jozachar, one of the men who killed King Joash. Kings describes Shimeath as Jozachar’s parent, while Chronicles identifies the person as an Ammonitess.
Biblical Usage
Shimeath is mentioned in the account of the conspiracy and assassination of King Joash. The two biblical accounts differ in describing the family relationship and in the form of the conspirator’s name.
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