The assassins were Jozacar son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer—both trusted advisers. Joash was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then his son Amaziah became the next king.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Conclusion of the epitome of the reign, broken off at 2 Kings 12:4.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For Jozachar the son of Shimeath
Said to be an Ammonitess, and this man's name Zabad, ([Reference 2 Chronicles 24:26…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Let us review the character of Jehoash, and consider what we may learn from it. When we see what a sad conclusion there was to so promising a begin…