Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jotham rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David, the city of his father. And Ahaz his son succeeded him as king. New Living Translation When Jotham died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. And his son Ahaz became the next king. English Standard Version Jotham slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father, and Ahaz his son reigned in his place. Berean Standard Bible And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David his father. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. King James Bible And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. New King James Version So Jotham rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father. Then Ahaz his son reigned in his place. New American Standard Bible And Jotham lay down with his fathers, and he was buried with his fathers in the city of his father David; and his son Ahaz became king in his place. NASB 1995 And Jotham slept with his fathers, and he was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Ahaz his son became king in his place. NASB 1977 And Jotham slept with his fathers, and he was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Ahaz his son became king in his place. Legacy Standard Bible And Jotham slept with his fathers, and he was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Ahaz his son became king in his place. Amplified Bible Jotham slept with his fathers [in death], and was buried with them in the City of David his father (ancestor). Ahaz his son became king in his place. Christian Standard Bible Jotham rested with his ancestors and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Ahaz became king in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of his ancestor David. His son Ahaz became king in his place. American Standard Version And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. Contemporary English Version Jotham died and was buried beside his ancestors in Jerusalem, and his son Ahaz became king. English Revised Version And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jotham lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried with them in the city of his ancestor David. His son Ahaz succeeded him as king. Good News Translation Jotham died and was buried in the royal tombs in David's City, and his son Ahaz succeeded him as king. International Standard Version Meanwhile, Jotham died, as did his ancestors, and was buried with them in the City of David, his ancestor. Then Jotham's son Ahaz reigned in his place. Majority Standard Bible And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David his father. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. NET Bible Jotham passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Ahaz replaced him as king. New Heart English Bible Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his place. Webster's Bible Translation And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: And Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. World English Bible Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in his father David’s city; and Ahaz his son reigned in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jotham lies with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers in the city of his father David, and his son Ahaz reigns in his stead. Young's Literal Translation And Jotham lieth with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers, in the city of David his father, and reign doth Ahaz his son in his stead. Smith's Literal Translation And Jotham will lie down with his fathers, and he will be buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son will reign in his stead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Joatham slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David his father, and Achaz his son reigned in his stead. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jotham slept with his fathers, and he was buried with them in the city of David, his father. And Ahaz, his son, reigned in his place. New American Bible Jotham rested with his ancestors; he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David his father, and his son Ahaz succeeded him as king. New Revised Standard Version Jotham slept with his ancestors, and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, his ancestor; his son Ahaz succeeded him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yotham slept with his parents and he was buried with his parents in the city of David, and Akhaz his son reigned after him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joatham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Achaz his son reigned in his stead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jotham Reigns in Judah…37(In those days the LORD began to send Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah against Judah.) 38And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David his father. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. Cross References 2 Kings 16:1-2 In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. 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 28:1 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD. Isaiah 1:1 This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hosea 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel. Micah 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah—what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem: 2 Kings 14:29 And Jeroboam rested with his fathers, the kings of Israel. And his son Zechariah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 16:5 Then Rezin king of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to wage war against Jerusalem. They besieged Ahaz but could not overcome him. 2 Kings 16:7 So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” 2 Kings 16:9 So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death. 2 Kings 17:1 In the twelfth year of the reign of Ahaz over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria nine years. 2 Kings 17:5 Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. 2 Kings 17:7 All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods 2 Kings 17:18 So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, 2 Kings 17:23 Finally, the LORD removed Israel from His presence, as He had declared through all His servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their homeland into Assyria, where they are to this day. Treasury of Scripture And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. Jotham 2 Samuel 7:12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 1 Kings 1:2 Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat. 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… Ahaz 2 Kings 16:1 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah Ahaz the son of Jotham king of Judah began to reign. 1 Chronicles 3:13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, 2 Chronicles 28:1 Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not that which was right in the sight of the LORD, like David his father: Achaz Jump to Previous Ahaz Buried City David Earth Fathers Jotham Lieth Reign Reigned Rest Rested Slept Stead SucceededJump to Next Ahaz Buried City David Earth Fathers Jotham Lieth Reign Reigned Rest Rested Slept Stead Succeeded2 Kings 15 1. Azariah's good reign5. He dying a leper, is succeeded by Jotham 8. Zachariah the last of Jehu's generation, reigning ill, is slain by Shallum 13. Shallum, reigning a month, is slain by Nenahem 16. Menahem strengthens himself by Pul 21. Pekahiah succeeds him 23. Pekahiah is slain by Pekah 27. Pekah is oppressed by Tiglath-pileser, and slain by Hoshea 32. Jotham's good reign 36. Ahaz succeeds him And Jotham rested with his fathers This phrase indicates the death of Jotham, the king of Judah. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a peaceful passing and a joining with ancestors. It reflects the belief in an afterlife and the continuation of one's lineage. Jotham's reign was marked by relative stability and faithfulness to God, as noted in 2 Kings 15:34, where he is described as doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord. and was buried with them in the City of David his father. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. Persons / Places / Events 1. RezinKing of Aram (Syria) who was an adversary of Judah. His actions against Judah were part of God's judgment. 2. Pekah son of Remaliah King of Israel who allied with Rezin to attack Judah. His reign was marked by idolatry and political instability. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was under threat from external enemies due to its own disobedience to God. 4. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who orchestrates events as part of His divine plan and judgment. 5. Aram (Syria) A neighboring nation to Israel and Judah, often in conflict with them. Teaching Points Divine Sovereignty in JudgmentGod uses nations and leaders to accomplish His purposes, even in judgment. This reminds us of His ultimate control over world events. Consequences of Disobedience Judah's troubles were a direct result of their disobedience to God. This serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God's commands. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Isaiah provided guidance and reassurance during times of crisis. We should seek God's wisdom and guidance through His Word and prayer. Trust in God, Not Alliances Judah's reliance on foreign alliances rather than God led to further complications. We are encouraged to place our trust in God rather than worldly solutions. God's Faithfulness Despite Judah's unfaithfulness, God remained faithful to His covenant promises, offering hope and redemption. This is a reminder of God's enduring faithfulness to us.Verse 38. - And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead. It may be suspected that the full name of this king was Jeho-ahaz. Ahaz, "possession," is a name never assigned to any other Israelite, and it is one not likely to have been given by a religious father like Jotham. In the Assyrian inscriptions the Jewish king contemporary with Rezin and Pekah is called "Yahu-khazi."
Hebrew And Jothamיוֹתָם֙ (yō·w·ṯām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3147: Jotham -- 'the LORD is perfect', three Israelites 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 וַיִּקָּבֵר֙ (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] אֲבֹתָ֔יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father in the City בְּעִ֖יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of David, דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse his forefather. אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father And his son בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Ahaz אָחָ֥ז (’ā·ḥāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 271: Ahaz -- 'he has grasped', two 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 15:38 NIV2 Kings 15:38 NLT 2 Kings 15:38 ESV 2 Kings 15:38 NASB 2 Kings 15:38 KJV 2 Kings 15:38 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 15:38 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 15:38 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 15:38 French Bible 2 Kings 15:38 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 15:38 Jotham slept with his fathers and was (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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