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.
Two of his servants, Jozachar (son of Shimeath) and Jehozabad (son of Shomer), struck him down and killed him. They buried him with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Amaziah became king after him.
This verse describes how King Joash was assassinated by his own servants and then buried with honor, after which his son Amaziah took the throne.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the account of King Joash of Judah, who had ruled for 40 years (around 835-796 BC). Despite starting well by repairing the temple, Joash later turned away from God and even ordered the murder of Zechariah, a priest who confronted him about his unfaithfulness. His assassination by his own servants was seen as divine judgment for his apostasy and violence.
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