2 Chronicles 9:31
New International Version
Then he rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of David his father. And Rehoboam his son succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
When he died, he was buried in the City of David, named for his father. Then his son Rehoboam became the next king.

English Standard Version
And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father, and Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

Berean Standard Bible
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

King James Bible
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

New King James Version
Then Solomon rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David his father. And Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
And Solomon lay down with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

NASB 1995
And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

NASB 1977
And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
And Solomon slept with his fathers [in death]; he was buried in the city of his father David. Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
Solomon rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam became king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam became king in his place.

American Standard Version
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

Contemporary English Version
he died and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam then became king.

English Revised Version
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Solomon lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. His son Rehoboam succeeded him as king.

Good News Translation
He died and was buried in David's City, and his son Rehoboam succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
Then Solomon died, as had his ancestors, and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

Majority Standard Bible
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

NET Bible
Then Solomon passed away and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam replaced him as king.

New Heart English Bible
Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David his father. And Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in his father David’s city; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Solomon lies with his fathers, and they bury him in the city of his father David, and his son Rehoboam reigns in his stead.

Young's Literal Translation
and Solomon lieth with his fathers, and they bury him in the city of David his father, and reign doth Rehoboam his son in his stead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Solomon will lie down with his fathers, and they will bury him in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son, will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he slept with his fathers: and they buried him in the city of David: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he slept with his fathers. And they buried him in the City of David. And his son, Rehoboam, reigned in his place.

New American Bible
Solomon rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David, his father, and Rehoboam his son succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
Solomon slept with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Solomon fell asleep with his fathers and they buried him in the city of David his father, and Rekhabaam his son became king after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Solomon slept with his fathers; they buried him in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Solomon fell asleep, and they buried him in the city of David his father: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Solomon
30Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. 31And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

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

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.

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 14:1
Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years.

2 Chronicles 16:13-14
So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers. / 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 21:1
And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 24:16
And Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple.

2 Chronicles 26:23
And Uzziah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in a field of burial that belonged to the kings, for the people said, “He was a leper.” And his son Jotham reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 27:9
And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place.

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 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.

Matthew 1:6-7
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, / Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.


Treasury of Scripture

And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

A.

2 Samuel 7:12
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

1 Kings 1:21
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.

1 Kings 2:10
So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

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2 Chronicles 9
1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
13. Solomon's revenue in gold
15. His targets and shields
17. The throne of ivory
20. His vessels
23. His presents
25. His chariots and horse
26. His tributes
29. His reign and death














And Solomon rested
The phrase "rested" is often used in the Old Testament to denote death, particularly of the righteous. The Hebrew word used here is "שָׁכַב" (shakab), which implies a peaceful transition, akin to lying down to sleep. This reflects the biblical view of death as a temporary state before the resurrection. Solomon's rest signifies the end of an era of unprecedented wisdom and prosperity in Israel, reminding us of the transient nature of earthly life and the eternal rest promised to believers.

with his fathers
This phrase indicates Solomon's joining of his ancestors in death, a common expression in the Hebrew Scriptures. It underscores the continuity of God's covenant with the patriarchs and their descendants. The phrase also highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite culture, pointing to the fulfillment of God's promises through successive generations.

and was buried
Burial customs in ancient Israel were significant, reflecting beliefs about the afterlife and honoring the deceased. Solomon's burial would have been a grand affair, befitting a king, and it underscores the respect and honor given to him despite his later years of apostasy. This act of burial also signifies the closure of his earthly reign and the transition to a new leadership.

in the city of his father David
This refers to Jerusalem, the city David established as the political and spiritual center of Israel. The mention of David here serves as a reminder of the Davidic covenant, which promised an everlasting dynasty. It also emphasizes the centrality of Jerusalem in God's plan for His people, a city that holds profound theological significance throughout the Bible.

And his son Rehoboam
Rehoboam's succession marks a pivotal moment in Israel's history. His name, meaning "he enlarges the people," is ironic given the division that soon follows his reign. This transition highlights the biblical theme of leadership and the consequences of faithfulness or lack thereof. Rehoboam's rise to power serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's wisdom in leadership.

became king in his place
The phrase signifies the continuation of the Davidic line, a testament to God's faithfulness to His covenant. However, it also foreshadows the impending division of the kingdom due to Rehoboam's unwise decisions. This transition invites reflection on the responsibilities of leadership and the impact of one's choices on future generations. It serves as a call to faithfulness and reliance on God for guidance and strength.

(31) Slept.--Literally, lay down.

He was buried.--They buried him. Kings has, "he was buried." The two texts are otherwise identical.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹה֙ (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

rested
וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב (way·yiš·kaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7901: To lie down

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

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

and was buried
וַֽיִּקְבְּרֻ֔הוּ (way·yiq·bə·ru·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6912: To inter

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

of his father
אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

David.
דָּוִ֣יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

And his son
בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Rehoboam
רְחַבְעָ֥ם (rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7346: Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah

became king
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in his place.
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of


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