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Shimrith

SHIMRITH*

Moabitess mother of Jehozabad, a royal servant, who along with Zabad conspired against and murdered King Joash of Judah (2 Chr 24:26, nlt mg). She is alternately called Shomer in 2 Kings 12:21; Shimrith is the feminine form of Shomer. See Shomer #1.

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)The classic article on this subjectSmith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)The entry on this subject
Shimrith: family, places and timelineEvery verse that mentions Shimrith, with family links

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