When Jotham died, he was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz became the next king.
Parallel translations
- WEB Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in David’s city; and Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
- KJV And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.
- BSB And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place.
- NKJV So Jotham rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. Then Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
- NASB And Jotham lay down with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David; and his son Ahaz became king in his place.
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Quick answer
Jotham dies and is buried in the City of David, and his son Ahaz succeeds him. The honorable burial confirms the Chronicler's positive verdict on his reign.
Overview
Jotham is laid to rest among his fathers in the City of David, a mark of honor reflecting his faithfulness, and the throne passes to Ahaz. The transition sets up a stark contrast, for Ahaz will prove to be one of Judah's most wicked kings. Even amid this decline, God preserves the Davidic succession, guarding the line that will culminate in Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Kgs 15:38Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in his father David’s city, and Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
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