And Asa lay down with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of his father David; and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.
Parallel translations
- WEB Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in his father David’s city; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.
- KJV And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.
- BSB And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.
- NKJV So Asa rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father. Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.
- NLT When Asa died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the next king.
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Quick answer
Asa dies, is buried with his fathers in David's city, and Jehoshaphat his son succeeds him. The Davidic line passes to another commended king.
Overview
Burial with his fathers affirms Asa's honored place in the dynasty. Jehoshaphat, who follows, will also be remembered as a largely faithful king. The continuing Davidic succession keeps God's covenant promises moving toward their fulfillment in Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Matt 1:8Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram. Joram became the father of Uzziah.
- 1 Kgs 22:41–43Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
- 2 Chr 17:1–9Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.
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