2 Kings 12:19-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joash Assassinated
19 The rest of the events of Joash’s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah’s Kings.(A) 20 Joash’s servants conspired against him and killed him(B) at Beth-millo(C) on the road that goes down to Silla. 21 His servants Jozabad[a] son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died.(D) Then they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Amaziah became king in his place.(E)
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- 2 Kings 12:21 Some Hb mss, LXX read Jozacar; 2Ch 24:26 reads Zabad
2 Kings 12:19-21
New Living Translation
19 The rest of the events in Joash’s reign and everything he did are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Judah.
20 Joash’s officers plotted against him and assassinated him at Beth-millo on the road to Silla. 21 The assassins were Jozacar[a] 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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- 12:21 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads Jozabad.
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