2 Chronicles 25:28
New International Version
He was brought back by horse and was buried with his ancestors in the City of Judah.

New Living Translation
They brought his body back on a horse, and he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David.

English Standard Version
And they brought him upon horses, and he was buried with his fathers in the city of David.

Berean Standard Bible
They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.

King James Bible
And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

New King James Version
Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.

New American Standard Bible
Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

NASB 1995
Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

NASB 1977
Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then they carried him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

Amplified Bible
Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of [David in] Judah.

Christian Standard Bible
They carried him back on horses and buried him with his ancestors in the city of Judah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

American Standard Version
And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

Contemporary English Version
His body was taken to Jerusalem on horseback and buried beside his ancestors.

English Revised Version
And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They brought him back by horse and buried him in the city of Judah with his ancestors.

Good News Translation
His body was carried to Jerusalem on a horse, and he was buried in the royal tombs in David's City.

International Standard Version
They brought him back on horses and buried him with his ancestors in the city of Judah.

Majority Standard Bible
They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.

NET Bible
His body was carried back by horses, and he was buried in Jerusalem with his ancestors in the City of David.

New Heart English Bible
They brought him on horses, and buried him with his fathers in the City of David.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

World English Bible
They brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and lift him up on the horses, and bury him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

Young's Literal Translation
and lift him up on the horses, and bury him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will lift him up upon horses, and bury him with his fathers in the city of Judah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they brought him back upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of David.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And having carried him back upon horses, they buried him with his fathers in the City of David.

New American Bible
He was brought back on horses and was buried with his ancestors in the City of Judah.

New Revised Standard Version
They brought him back on horses; he was buried with his ancestors in the city of David.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And his servants brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of David.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his Servants took him away by horses, and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they took him up on horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of David.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Amaziah
27From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. 28They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.

Cross References
2 Kings 14:19-20
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.

2 Chronicles 24:25
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.

2 Chronicles 21:20
Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He died, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.

2 Chronicles 16:14
And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor.

2 Chronicles 28:27
And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 9:31
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 12:16
And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Abijah reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 32:33
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 35:24
So his servants took him out of his chariot, put him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. And Josiah was buried in the tomb of his fathers, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him.

1 Kings 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

1 Kings 11:43
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

1 Kings 14:31
And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place.

1 Kings 15:8
And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place.

1 Kings 22:50
And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.

Matthew 1:8-9
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. / Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.


Treasury of Scripture

And they brought him on horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

the city of Judah

2 Kings 14:20
And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David.

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2 Chronicles 25
1. Amaziah begins to reign well
3. He executes justice on the traitors
5. having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites,
7. at the word of a prophet dismisses them
11. He overthrows the Edomites
13. The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home
14. Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet
17. He provokes Joash to his overthrow
25. His reign
27. He is slain by conspiracy














They brought him back
This phrase indicates a return, a bringing back to a place of origin or significance. In the context of ancient Israel, the act of bringing someone back, especially a king, signifies a restoration of honor and respect. The Hebrew root for "brought back" is "שׁוּב" (shuv), which often implies repentance or a return to a rightful state. This reflects the cultural importance of ensuring that even in death, a king is treated with dignity and returned to his ancestral land.

on horses
Horses in ancient Israel were symbols of power and prestige. The use of horses for transportation of a deceased king underscores the honor and status attributed to him, even in death. Historically, horses were not commonly used by the Israelites for everyday purposes but were reserved for significant occasions, often associated with royalty and military might. This detail highlights the respect given to the king, despite any failings he may have had during his reign.

and buried him
Burial practices in ancient Israel were deeply significant, reflecting beliefs about the afterlife and the importance of family lineage. The Hebrew word for "buried" is "קָבַר" (qabar), which conveys the act of placing someone in a grave, often with rituals that honor the deceased. This act of burial is not just a physical interment but a spiritual and communal acknowledgment of the person's life and legacy.

with his fathers
This phrase emphasizes the continuity of family and tradition. In the Hebrew context, being buried "with his fathers" signifies being laid to rest in a family tomb, a practice that underscores the importance of ancestry and heritage. It reflects a belief in the ongoing connection between generations, where the deceased joins their forebears in a place of familial honor.

in the city of Judah
The mention of "the city of Judah" situates the event within a specific geographical and cultural context. Judah, as a region, held significant historical and spiritual importance for the Israelites. It was the territory of the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. This location not only provides a physical resting place but also connects the king to the broader narrative of God's covenant with His people. The city serves as a symbol of God's enduring promise and the hope of redemption through the lineage of David.

(28) Upon horses.--See 2Kings 14:20.

In the city of Judah.--A transcriber's mistake for city of David, as it is in Kings and all the old versions, as well as some Heb. MSS.

Verse 28. - They brought him upon horses; Hebrew text, "upon the horses," i.e. those same royal horses presumably with which he had fled to Lachish. This seems the most natural suggestion arising from the memorandum made here, and may indicate that they visited him with no additional gratuitous disrespect. In the city of Judah. Probably an incorrect text for that of 2 Kings 14:20, "the city of David," which is found in some of the manuscripts.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They carried him back
וַיִּשָּׂאֻ֖הוּ (way·yiś·śā·’u·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

horses
הַסּוּסִ֑ים (has·sū·sîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird)

and buried
וַֽיִּקְבְּר֥וּ (way·yiq·bə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6912: To inter

him
אֹת֛וֹ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

his fathers
אֲבֹתָ֖יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

in the city
בְּעִ֥יר (bə·‘îr)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of Judah.
יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites


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