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2 Chronicles 24:16

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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 24:16 · Berean Standard Bible
Parallel translations
  • WEB They buried him in David’s city among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, and toward God and his house.
  • KJV And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house.
  • NKJV And they buried him in the City of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and His house.
  • NASB And they buried him in the city of David with the kings, because he had done well in Israel and for God and His house.
  • NLT He was buried among the kings in the City of David, because he had done so much good in Israel for God and his Temple.

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Quick answer

Jehoiada was buried among the kings because of the good he had done for Israel, for God, and for the temple. God honors lives marked by faithful service even beyond their station.

Overview

Though only a priest, Jehoiada received a royal burial, an unusual tribute reflecting his immense godly impact. His life of service to God and His house left a lasting legacy. Such honor anticipates the principle that those who humbly serve God will be exalted by Him.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 7

  • Heb 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
  • 2 Chr 31:20So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.
  • Neh 13:14Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.
  • 1 Kgs 2:10Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.
  • Acts 2:29Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
  • 2 Chr 23:1–21Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.
  • 1 Sam 2:30Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.

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Christ at the center

Temple, priesthood, and the repeated need for a faithful king who seeks the LORD all point past every imperfect reign to the King and Temple who finally and fully dwell with God's people.

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And they buriedקָבַרhim in the cityעִירof Davidדָּוִדamong the kingsמֶלֶךְbecause he had doneעָשָׂהgoodטוֹבin Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלboth toward Godאֱלֹהִיםand toward his houseבַּיִת
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