Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jehoram rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David. And Ahaziah his son succeeded him as king. New Living Translation When Jehoram died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then his son Ahaziah became the next king. English Standard Version So Joram slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place. Berean Standard Bible And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place. King James Bible And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. New King James Version So Joram rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. Then Ahaziah his son reigned in his place. New American Standard Bible So Joram lay down with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and his son Ahaziah became king in his place. NASB 1995 So Joram slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son became king in his place. NASB 1977 So Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son became king in his place. Legacy Standard Bible So Joram slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son became king in his place. Amplified Bible Jehoram slept with his fathers [in death] and was buried with them in the City of David. Ahaziah his son became king in his place. Christian Standard Bible Jehoram rested with his ancestors and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Ahaziah became king in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Ahaziah became king in his place. American Standard Version And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. Contemporary English Version Jehoram died and was buried beside his ancestors in Jerusalem. His son Ahaziah then became king. English Revised Version And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jehoram lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David. His son Ahaziah succeeded him as king. Good News Translation Jehoram died and was buried in the royal tombs in David's City, and his son Ahaziah succeeded him as king. International Standard Version After Joram was laid to rest with his ancestors in the City of David, his son Ahaziah replaced him as king. Majority Standard Bible And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place. NET Bible Joram passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David. His son Ahaziah replaced him as king. New Heart English Bible Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place. Webster's Bible Translation And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers, in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. World English Bible Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in David’s city; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joram lies with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Ahaziah reigns in his stead. Young's Literal Translation And Joram lieth with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers in the city of David, and reign doth Ahaziah his son in his stead. Smith's Literal Translation And Joram will lie down with his fathers, and he will be buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son will reign in his stead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David, and Ochozias his son reigned in Iris stead. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jehoram slept with his fathers, and he was buried with them in the city of David. And Ahaziah, his son, reigned in his place. New American Bible Joram rested with his ancestors; he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David, and his son Ahaziah succeeded him as king. New Revised Standard Version So Joram slept with his ancestors, and was buried with them in the city of David; his son Ahaziah succeeded him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joram slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yoram fell asleep with his parents, and he was buried with his parents in the city of David, and Ekhazyah his son reigned after him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation So Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of his father David: and Ochozias his son reigned in his stead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Edom and Libnah Revolt…23As for the rest of the acts of Jehoram, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 24And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place. Cross References 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 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 Kings 9:28 Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David. 2 Kings 14:16 And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place. 2 Kings 15:7 And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place. 2 Kings 16:20 And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 20:21 And Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and his son Manasseh reigned in his place. 2 Kings 21:18 And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place. 2 Kings 24:6 And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 24:27 The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place. 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. 2 Chronicles 33:20 And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried at his palace. And his son Amon reigned in his place. Treasury of Scripture And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. slept 1 Kings 2:10 So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. 1 Kings 11:43 And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead. 1 Kings 14:20,31 And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead… Ahaziah 1 Chronicles 3:11 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, 2 Chronicles 21:1,17 Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead… 2 Chronicles 25:23 And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. Azariah Jump to Previous Ahaziah Ahazi'ah Buried City David Earth Fathers Jehoram Joram Lieth Reign Reigned Rest Rested Slept Stead SucceededJump to Next Ahaziah Ahazi'ah Buried City David Earth Fathers Jehoram Joram Lieth Reign Reigned Rest Rested Slept Stead Succeeded2 Kings 8 1. The Shunammite, having left her country seven years, to avoid the famine, 5. for Elisha's miracle's sake has her land restored by the king. 7. Hazael Murders Ben-Hadad and succeeds him 16. Jehoram's wicked reign in Judah 20. Edom and Libnah revolt 23. Ahaziah succeeds Jehoram 25. Ahaziah's wicked reign 28. He visits Joram, being wounded, at Jezreel And Jehoram rested with his fathers This phrase indicates the death of Jehoram, the king of Judah. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a joining with ancestors in the afterlife. Jehoram's reign was marked by idolatry and evil practices, as he followed the ways of the kings of Israel rather than the righteous path of his forefathers. His death signifies the end of a turbulent period in Judah's history, characterized by alliances with the northern kingdom of Israel and the introduction of Baal worship. and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place. Persons / Places / Events 1. Joram (Jehoram)King of Judah, son of Jehoshaphat. His reign was marked by idolatry and alliances with the northern kingdom of Israel. 2. Ahaziah Son of Joram, who succeeded him as king. His reign was short and also characterized by evil in the sight of the Lord. 3. City of David The historical and spiritual center of Jerusalem, where the kings of Judah were traditionally buried. 4. Rested with his fathers A common biblical expression indicating death and burial, often used to denote the continuation of a royal lineage. 5. Burial traditions Reflects the importance of family lineage and the honoring of ancestors in ancient Israelite culture. Teaching Points The Consequences of IdolatryJoram's reign serves as a warning against turning away from God. His alliances and idolatry led to spiritual and national decline. The Importance of Godly Leadership The transition from Joram to Ahaziah highlights the need for leaders who seek God's will. Believers should pray for and support leaders who uphold biblical values. Legacy and Influence Joram's actions affected his descendants and the nation. Our choices can have lasting impacts on our families and communities. The Certainty of Death The phrase "rested with his fathers" reminds us of the inevitability of death. Christians are called to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on God's kingdom. Hope in God's Faithfulness Despite the failures of individual kings, God's promise to David remained. This assures us of God's faithfulness even when human leaders fail.(24) Was buried with his fathers in the city of David.--But not in the royal tombs (2Chronicles 21:20).Verse 24. - And Joram slept with his fathers. Joram died after an illness, that lasted two years, of an incurable disease of his bowels. "No burning" was made for him, and there was no regret at his death. And was buried with his fathers in the city of David; i.e. in the portion of Jerusalem which David built; but, according to Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:5. § 3) and the author of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 21:20), not in the sepulchers of the kings. And Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. Ahaziah is called "Jehoahaz" in 2 Chronicles 21:17, by an inversion of the two elements of his name, and "Azariah" in 2 Chronicles 22:6, apparently by a slip of the pen. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Joramיוֹרָם֙ (yō·w·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3141: Joram 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 וַיִּקָּבֵ֥ר (way·yiq·qā·ḇêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6912: To inter with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with [them] אֲבֹתָ֖יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father in the City בְּעִ֣יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of David. דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse And his son בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Ahaziah אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ (’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 274: Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites 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 Links 2 Kings 8:24 NIV2 Kings 8:24 NLT 2 Kings 8:24 ESV 2 Kings 8:24 NASB 2 Kings 8:24 KJV 2 Kings 8:24 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 8:24 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 8:24 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 8:24 French Bible 2 Kings 8:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 8:24 Joram slept with his fathers and was (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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