Lexicon Shimath: Shimath Original Word: שִׁמְעַת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shimath Feminine of shema'; annunciation; Shimath, an Ammonitess -- Shimath. see HEBREW shema' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shama Definition an Ammonite woman NASB Translation Shimeath (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁמְעָת proper name, feminine2Chronicles 24:26 mother of one of Joash's murderers, 2 Kings 12 :22 (Ιεμουαθ), called Ammonitess 2 Chronicles 24:26 (Σαμα(αθ)). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַע (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Shimath, as it is a specific proper noun unique to the Hebrew text and does not have a Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings. Usage: The name Shimath appears in the context of genealogical records and historical accounts within the Old Testament. It is specifically mentioned in relation to a notable figure's lineage. Context: Shimath is identified as the mother of Jozabad, one of the conspirators who assassinated King Joash of Judah. This event is recorded in 2 Chronicles 24:26, where it is noted that Jozabad, the son of Shimath the Ammonitess, was one of the two servants who conspired against the king. The mention of Shimath highlights her Ammonite heritage, indicating a foreign influence within the royal court of Judah. This detail provides insight into the complex socio-political and cultural interactions between Israel and its neighboring nations during the monarchic period. Forms and Transliterations מעת שִׁ֠מְעָת שִׁמְעָת֙ שמעת mə‘āṯ mə·‘āṯ meat shimAt šim‘āṯ šim·‘āṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 12:21 HEB: וְיוֹזָבָ֣ד בֶּן־ שִׁ֠מְעָת וִיהוֹזָבָ֨ד בֶּן־ NAS: the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad KJV: the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad INT: Josabad the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son 2 Chronicles 24:26 2 Occurrences |