Bible Dictionary

Shimrith

The name Shimrith means “Shimron, same as Shimri”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(feminine of Shimri, vigilant), a Moabitess, mother of Jehozabad, one of the assassins of King Joash. (2 Chronicles 24:26) In (2 Kings 12:21) she is called Shomer. (B.C. 839.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

shim'-rith (shimrith, "guard," feminine): A Moabitess, the mother of Jehozabad, one of those that conspired against King Joash (2Ch 24:26). Elsewhere (2Ki 12:21) Jehozabad is described as the son of SHOMER (which see), the same name without the feminine ending.