And Azariah lay down with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Jotham became king in his place.
Parallel translations
- WEB Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in David’s city: and Jotham his son reigned in his place.
- KJV So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
- BSB And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place.
- NKJV So Azariah rested with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the City of David. Then Jotham his son reigned in his place.
- NLT When Uzziah died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. And his son Jotham became the next king.
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Quick answer
Azariah died and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David, and his son Jotham reigned in his place.
Overview
Azariah's burial among the Davidic kings affirms the continuity of God's covenant line, though Chronicles notes he was buried in a field near them because of his leprosy (2 Chron. 26:23). The smooth succession to Jotham preserves the dynasty of promise. The verse quietly carries forward the Davidic hope that culminates in Jesus Christ.
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Cross-references · 2
- 2 Chr 26:23So Uzziah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the field of burial which belonged to the kings, for they said, “He is a leper.” Jotham his son reigned in his place.
- Isa 6:1In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple.
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