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He died and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. And Amaziah his son succeeded him as king. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/2_kings/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> It was Jozacar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, who struck him down, so that he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Amaziah his son reigned in his place. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/12.htm">New King James Version</a> For Jozachar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him. So he died, and they buried him with his fathers in the City of David. Then Amaziah his son reigned in his place. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For Jozacar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Amaziah became king in his place. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> For Jozacar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Amaziah his son became king in his place. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For Jozacar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Amaziah his son became king in his place. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Jozacar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Amaziah his son became king in his place. <a href="/amp/2_kings/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For Jozacar (Jozachar) the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him and he died; and they buried Joash with his fathers in the City of David. Amaziah his son became king in his place. <a href="/csb/2_kings/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It was his servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer who attacked him. He died and they buried him with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Amaziah became king in his place. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. Then they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Amaziah became king in his place. <a href="/asv/2_kings/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> For Jozacar 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. <a href="/erv/2_kings/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> For Jozacar 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 hin stead. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joash's officials Jozacar, son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad, son of Shomer, executed him. They buried him with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Amaziah succeeded him as king. <a href="/isv/2_kings/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Shimeath's son Jozacar and Shomer's son Jehozabad, his servants, attacked him and he died. They buried him alongside his ancestors in the City of David, and his son Amaziah became king to replace him. <a href="/msb/2_kings/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. <a href="/net/2_kings/12.htm">NET Bible</a> His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer murdered him. He was buried with his ancestors in the city of David. His son Amaziah replaced him as king. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For Jozabad the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the City of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his place. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_kings/12.htm">World English Bible</a> For Jozacar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in David’s city; and Amaziah his son reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Indeed, Jozachar son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad son of Shemer, his servants, have struck him, and he dies, and they bury him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigns in his stead. <a href="/ylt/2_kings/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> yea, Jozachar son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad son of Shemer, his servants, have smitten him, and he dieth, and they bury him with his fathers in the city of David, and reign doth Amaziah his son, in his stead. <a href="/slt/2_kings/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jozachar son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad son of Shomer, his servants, will smite him, and he will die; and they will bury him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son will reign in his stead.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For Josachar the son of Semaath, and Jozabad the son of Somer his servant struck him, and he died: and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Amasias his son reigned in his stead. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For Jozacar, the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad, the son of Shomer, his servants, struck him, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the city of David. And Amaziah, his son, reigned in his place. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Jozacar, son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad, son of Shomer, were the officials who struck and killed him. He was buried with his ancestors in the City of David, and his son Amaziah succeeded him as king. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It was Jozacar son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer, his servants, who struck him down, so that he died. He was buried with his ancestors in the city of David; then his son Amaziah succeeded him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> It was Jozachar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabar the son of Shomer, his servants, who smote him so that he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David; and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Yuzakar, son of Shemath, and Yuzabar, son of Shamir, his Servants, beat him and he died, and he was buried with his parents in the city of David, and Amutsia his son reigned after him. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For Jozacar 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. <a href="/sep/2_kings/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jezirchar the son of Jemuath, and Jezabuth Somer's son, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amessias his son reigned in his stead. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/12-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=4294" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/12.htm">The Death of Joash</a> …20And the servants of Joash rose up and formed a conspiracy and killed him at Beth-millo, on the road down to Silla. 21<a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">His servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3107.htm" title="3107: wə·yō·w·zā·ḇāḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jozabad. A form of Yhowzabad; Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites.">Jozabad</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: be·nō·ši- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8100.htm" title="8100: mə·‘āṯ (N-proper-ms) -- An Ammonite woman. Feminine of shema'; annunciation; Shimath, an Ammonitess.">of Shimeath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3075.htm" title="3075: wî·hō·w·zā·ḇāḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and zabad; Jehovah-endowed; Jehozabad, the name of three Israelites.">and Jehozabad</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7763.htm" title="7763: šō·mêr (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. Or Shomer; active participle of shamar; keeper; Shomer, the name of two Israelites.">of Shomer</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·ku·hū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">struck him down,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·mōṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and he died.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: way·yiq·bə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">And they buried</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘îr (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in the City</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/558.htm" title="558: ’ă·maṣ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or mamatsyahuw; from 'amats and Yahh; strength of Jah; Amatsjah, the name of four Israelites.">Amaziah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">2 Chronicles 24:25-26</a> And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. / Those who conspired against Joash were Zabad son of Shimeath the Ammonitess and Jehozabad son of Shimrith the Moabitess. <a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">2 Kings 14:5-6</a> As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. / Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” <a href="/2_kings/14-19.htm">2 Kings 14:19-20</a> And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. / They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David. <a href="/2_kings/15-10.htm">2 Kings 15:10-14</a> Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place. / As for the rest of the acts of Zechariah, they are indeed written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. / So the word of the LORD spoken to Jehu was fulfilled: “Four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” ... <a href="/2_kings/9-24.htm">2 Kings 9:24-27</a> Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot. / And Jehu said to Bidkar his officer, “Pick him up and throw him into the field of Naboth the Jezreelite. For remember that when you and I were riding together behind his father Ahab, the LORD lifted up this burden against him: / ‘As surely as I saw the blood of Naboth and the blood of his sons yesterday, declares the LORD, so will I repay you on this plot of ground, declares the LORD.’ Now then, according to the word of the LORD, pick him up and throw him on the plot of ground.” ... <a href="/2_kings/11-20.htm">2 Kings 11:20</a> and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace. <a href="/2_kings/16-9.htm">2 Kings 16:9</a> So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death. <a href="/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5-12</a> Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away. / They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. ... <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27-30</a> When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. / Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. / May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” ... <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a> When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ... <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">1 Kings 16:9-10</a> However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27-28</a> Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city. / In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha killed Nadab and reigned in his place. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-3.htm">2 Chronicles 25:3-4</a> As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. / Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">2 Chronicles 24:26</a> And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.Zabad <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">2 Chronicles 24:26</a> And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.Shimrith <a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">2 Chronicles 24:27</a> Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/amos/7-14.htm">Amaziah</a> <a href="/amos/7-14.htm">Amazi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-35.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-20.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-27.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-35.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-18.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">Jehozabad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">Jeho'zabad</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">Murdered</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-1.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-24.htm">Shemer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">Shimeath</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">Shim'e-Ath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">Shomer</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-35.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-35.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/13-12.htm">Amaziah</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-12.htm">Amazi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-9.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-20.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-3.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-20.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-9.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-4.htm">Jehozabad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-18.htm">Jeho'zabad</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">Murdered</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-1.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-46.htm">Shemer</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">Shimeath</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">Shim'e-Ath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">Shomer</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-18.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-9.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-18.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-9.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 12</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/12-1.htm">Jehoash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">He gives order for the repair of the temple</a> 17. <a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Hazael is diverted from Jerusalem by a present of the hallowed treasures</a> 19. <a href="/2_kings/12-19.htm">Jehoash being slain, Amaziah succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. This phrase describes the assassination of King Joash of Judah. The mention of "his servants" indicates a betrayal from within his own ranks, highlighting the instability and internal strife within the kingdom. Jozabad and Jehozabad, the assassins, are identified by their lineage, which was a common biblical practice to establish identity and heritage. The act of striking down a king by his own servants reflects the fulfillment of divine judgment, as Joash had turned away from God after the death of Jehoiada the priest (<a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">2 Chronicles 24:17-22</a>). This event underscores the biblical theme of divine retribution for unfaithfulness.And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, The burial "with his fathers" signifies that Joash was laid to rest in the royal tombs, a place of honor reserved for the kings of Judah. The "City of David" refers to Jerusalem, specifically the area known as the original stronghold of King David. This burial location indicates that despite his assassination, Joash was still recognized as a legitimate king of Judah. The City of David holds significant historical and archaeological importance, as it is the ancient core of Jerusalem, with ongoing excavations revealing insights into the period of the united monarchy.and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. Amaziah's succession to the throne marks the continuation of the Davidic line, which is a central theme in the biblical narrative. The Davidic covenant, as outlined in <a href="/2_samuel/7.htm">2 Samuel 7</a>, promised that David's descendants would continue to rule. Amaziah's reign is a fulfillment of this promise, despite the turmoil and sin that characterized his father's rule. This transition of power also sets the stage for future events in the history of Judah, as Amaziah's reign is detailed in the subsequent chapters of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. The continuity of the Davidic line is significant in Christian theology, as it ultimately leads to the birth of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Son of David" (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joash.htm">Joash (Jehoash)</a> King of Judah who initially did what was right in the eyes of the Lord under the guidance of Jehoiada the priest but later turned away from God, leading to his assassination. 2. <a href="/topical/b/beth-millo.htm">Beth-millo</a> A location in Jerusalem where Joash was assassinated. The term "Millo" can refer to a structure or a fill, possibly a fortification or a rampart. 3. <a href="/topical/s/silla.htm">Silla</a> A place mentioned in the context of Joash's assassination, though its exact location is uncertain. 4. <a href="/topical/s/servants_of_joash.htm">Servants of Joash</a> These were the conspirators who plotted and executed the assassination of King Joash. 5. <a href="/topical/c/conspiracy_and_assassination.htm">Conspiracy and Assassination</a> The event where Joash was killed by his own servants, marking the end of his reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Godly Counsel</a> Joash thrived under the guidance of Jehoiada but faltered when he abandoned godly counsel. This highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with wise, godly advisors. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_apostasy.htm">The Consequences of Apostasy</a> Joash's turn from God led to his downfall. This serves as a warning about the dangers of turning away from faith and the inevitable consequences that follow. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Leaders have a profound impact on their people. Joash's initial righteousness brought blessings, while his later apostasy brought turmoil. This underscores the responsibility of leaders to remain faithful and just. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_divine_justice.htm">The Reality of Divine Justice</a> Joash's assassination can be seen as a form of divine justice for his actions against God and His people, reminding us that God is just and His justice will prevail. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_legacy.htm">The Influence of Legacy</a> Joash's legacy was marred by his later actions. This teaches us the importance of maintaining integrity and faithfulness throughout our lives to leave a positive legacy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 12</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chr_24_and_2_kgs_12_differ.htm">Why does the account of Joash's temple restoration in 2 Chronicles 24 seem to conflict with the version in 2 Kings 12 regarding the funds and methods used?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_elijah_send_a_letter_post-ascension.htm">How could Elijah send a letter to Jehoram (2 Chronicles 21:12) if Elijah had already been taken up into heaven according to 2 Kings 2:11?</a> <a href="/q/was_2_kings_15_12_written_post-event.htm">2 Kings 15:12 references a prophecy fulfilled through Jehu's dynasty--how do we address claims that the text was written or edited post-event to appear prophetic?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) For Jozachar . . . smote him.--Rather, And Jozachar . . . it was that smote him. The names are different in Chronicles. (See the Note on <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm" title="And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess.">2Chronicles 24:26</a>.) Thenius notices the curious coincidence of the names as given here with the last words of the murdered Zechariah, "Jehovah see, and avenge!" The prophet was avenged by Jozachar ("Jehovah remembers"), the son of shimeath ("hearing"), and Jehozabad ("Jehovah bestows"), the son of Shomer ("watcher").With his fathers--i.e., in the city of David; but "not in the sepulchres of the kings 2)" Chron. 24:25).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - For Jozachar the son of Shimeath; called in Chronicles "Zabad," probably through a corruption of the text. His mother, Shimeath, was, according to Chronicles (<a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">2 Chronicles 24:26</a>), an Ammonitess. And Jehozabad the son of Shomer. For "Shomer" we have in Chronicles "Shim-rith," which is the feminine form of "Shomer," and we are told that she was a Moabitess. The Jews were at all times fond of taking wives from Moab and Ammon (<a href="/ruth/1-4.htm">Ruth 1:4</a>; <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1</a>; <a href="/ezra/9-1.htm">Ezra 9:1, 2</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/13-23.htm">Nehemiah 13:23</a>), despite the prohibition of mixed marriages in the Law (see <a href="/deuteronomy/7-3.htm">Deuteronomy 7:3</a>). His servants, smote him, and he died (for their motives, see the introductory paragraph), and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David. Some critics (as Thenius and Dean Stanley) see a contradiction between this statement and that of <a href="/2_chronicles/24-25.htm">2 Chronicles 24:25</a>, that he was "not buried in the sepulchers of the kings;" but, as Bertheau, Keil, and Bahr observe. "the two statements are not irreconcilable," since he may have been regarded as "buried with his fathers," if his grave was anywhere in Jerusalem, even though he was excluded from the royal burying-place. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead. (For the reign of Amaziah, see <a href="/2_kings/14-1.htm">2 Kings 14:1-20</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/12-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>His servants עֲבָדָיו֙ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant Jozabad וְיוֹזָבָ֣ד (wə·yō·w·zā·ḇāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> Jozabad son בֶּן־ (be·nō·ši-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shimeath שִׁ֠מְעָת (mə·‘āṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8100.htm">Strong's 8100: </a> Shimeath -- an Ammonite woman and Jehozabad וִיהוֹזָבָ֨ד (wî·hō·w·zā·ḇāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3075.htm">Strong's 3075: </a> Jehozabad -- 'the LORD has bestowed', name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shomer שֹׁמֵ֤ר ׀ (šō·mêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7763.htm">Strong's 7763: </a> Shomer -- two Israelites struck him down, הִכֻּ֣הוּ (hik·ku·hū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike and he died. וַיָּמֹ֔ת (way·yā·mōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill And they buried וַיִּקְבְּר֥וּ (way·yiq·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> To inter him with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with his fathers אֲבֹתָ֖יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father in the City בְּעִ֣יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement of David, דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his son בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Amaziah אֲמַצְיָ֥ה (’ă·maṣ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_558.htm">Strong's 558: </a> Amaziah -- 'Yah is mighty', the name of several Israelites became king וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in his place. תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/12-21.htm">2 Kings 12:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-21.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 12:21 For Jozacar the son of Shimeath (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 12:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 12:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/13-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 13:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 13:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>