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2 Kings 12:21

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.

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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For Jozachar - This person is called Zabad in Ch2 24:26; and Shimeath his mother is said to be an Ammonitess, as Jehozabad is said to be the son, not of Shomer, but of Shimrith, a Moabitess.

They…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Kings 12:17-21

When Joash had revolted from God and become both an idolater and a persecutor the hand of the Lord went out against him, and his last state was worse than his first.

I. His wealth and honour became an…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For Jozachar[R.V. Jozacar] the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer In 2 Chron. the names of the conspirators are given as -Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son…

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