Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ahaz rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David. And Hezekiah his son succeeded him as king. New Living Translation When Ahaz died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then his son Hezekiah became the next king. English Standard Version And Ahaz slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and Hezekiah his son reigned in his place. Berean Standard Bible And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. King James Bible And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. New King James Version So Ahaz rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. Then Hezekiah his son reigned in his place. New American Standard Bible So Ahaz lay down with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. NASB 1995 So Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. NASB 1977 So Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. Legacy Standard Bible So Ahaz slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Hezekiah his son became king in his place. Amplified Bible So Ahaz slept with his fathers [in death] and was buried with his fathers in the City of David; and his son Hezekiah became king in his place. Christian Standard Bible Ahaz rested with his ancestors and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Hezekiah became king in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, and his son Hezekiah became king in his place. American Standard Version And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. Contemporary English Version Ahaz died and was buried beside his ancestors in Jerusalem, and his son Hezekiah became king. English Revised Version And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahaz lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David. His son Hezekiah succeeded him as king. Good News Translation Ahaz died and was buried in the royal tombs in David's City, and his son Hezekiah succeeded him as king. International Standard Version Later, Ahaz died, as did his ancestors, and was buried alongside his ancestors in the City of David. His son Hezekiah reigned in his place. Majority Standard Bible And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. NET Bible Ahaz passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David. His son Hezekiah replaced him as king. New Heart English Bible Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his place. Webster's Bible Translation And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. World English Bible Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in David’s city; and Hezekiah his son reigned in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Ahaz lies with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigns in his stead. Young's Literal Translation And Ahaz lieth with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers, in the city of David, and reign doth Hezekiah his son in his stead. Smith's Literal Translation And Ahaz will lie down with his fathers, and be buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son will reign in his stead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Achaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David, and Ezechias his son reigned in his stead. Catholic Public Domain Version And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and he was buried with them in the city of David. And Hezekiah, his son, reigned in his place. New American Bible Ahaz rested with his ancestors; he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah succeeded him as king. New Revised Standard Version Ahaz slept with his ancestors, and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David; his son Hezekiah succeeded him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Ahaz slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Akhaz slept with his parents and he was buried with his parents in the city of David, and Hezekiah his son reigned after him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David; and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Achaz slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Ezekias his son reigned in his stead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Damascus Falls…19As for the rest of the acts of Ahaz, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 20And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David, and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. Cross References 2 Chronicles 28:27 And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 15:38 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. 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 18:1 In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. 1 Kings 22:50 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 29:1 Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. Isaiah 7:1-2 Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. Matthew 1:9 Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. 2 Kings 14:16 And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place. 2 Kings 8:24 And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 12:21 His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 13:9 And Jehoahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. And his son Jehoash reigned in his place. 2 Kings 14:29 And Jeroboam rested with his fathers, the kings of Israel. And his son Zechariah reigned in his place. 2 Kings 15:7 And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place. 2 Kings 21:18 And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place. Treasury of Scripture And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. A. 2 Kings 21:18,26 And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead… 2 Chronicles 28:27 And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, even in Jerusalem: but they brought him not into the sepulchres of the kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. Hezekiah 2 Kings 18:1 Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign. 1 Chronicles 3:13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, 2 Chronicles 29:1 Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. Ezekias Jump to Previous Ahaz Buried City David Earth Fathers Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Lieth Reign Reigned Rest Rested Slept Stead SucceededJump to Next Ahaz Buried City David Earth Fathers Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Lieth Reign Reigned Rest Rested Slept Stead Succeeded2 Kings 16 1. Ahaz's wicked reign5. Ahaz, assailed by Rezin and Pekah, hires Tiglath-Pileser against them 10. Ahaz, sending a pattern of an altar from Damascus to Urijah, 12. diverts the bronze altar to his own devotions, 17. He raids the temple 19. Hezekiah succeeds him And Ahaz rested with his fathers This phrase indicates the death of King Ahaz, who was the 12th king of Judah. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a joining with ancestors in the afterlife. Ahaz's reign was marked by idolatry and alliances with foreign powers, which were contrary to God's commands. His death signifies the end of a tumultuous period for Judah, characterized by spiritual decline and political instability. and was buried with them in the City of David and his son Hezekiah reigned in his place Persons / Places / Events 1. AhazThe king of Judah who is known for his unfaithfulness to God, including idolatry and making alliances with foreign powers. 2. Hezekiah The son of Ahaz, who succeeded him as king. He is noted for his faithfulness to God and significant religious reforms. 3. City of David A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, specifically the area where King David established his rule and where the kings of Judah were buried. 4. Rested with his fathers A phrase indicating that Ahaz died and was buried in the traditional burial place of the kings of Judah. 5. Reigned in his place Refers to the transition of power from Ahaz to his son Hezekiah, marking a significant shift in the spiritual direction of Judah. Teaching Points The Consequences of UnfaithfulnessAhaz's reign serves as a warning about the dangers of turning away from God and relying on worldly alliances. The Hope of Renewal Hezekiah's succession represents the possibility of renewal and reform, even after a period of spiritual decline. The Importance of Legacy The transition from Ahaz to Hezekiah highlights the impact of a leader's faithfulness (or lack thereof) on future generations. God's Sovereignty in Leadership Despite Ahaz's failures, God's plan continued through Hezekiah, demonstrating His control over history. The Role of Burial Practices The mention of burial in the City of David underscores the cultural and spiritual significance of honoring past leaders, even those who were unfaithful.Verse 20. - And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. This must be taken in the same sense, and with the same limitations, as the same phrase in 2 Kings 12:21. The writer of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 28:27) says, "And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, even in Jerusalem: but they brought him not into the sepulchers of the kings." Like Uzziah, he was not thought worthy of sepulture in the royal catacomb (see the comment on 2 Kings 12:21).
Hebrew And Ahazאָחָז֙ (’ā·ḥāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 271: Ahaz -- 'he has grasped', two 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 וַיִּקָּבֵ֥ר (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] אֲבֹתָ֖יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father in the City בְּעִ֣יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of David, דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his son בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Hezekiah חִזְקִיָּ֥הוּ (ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other 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 16:20 NIV2 Kings 16:20 NLT 2 Kings 16:20 ESV 2 Kings 16:20 NASB 2 Kings 16:20 KJV 2 Kings 16:20 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 16:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 16:20 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 16:20 French Bible 2 Kings 16:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 16:20 Ahaz slept with his fathers and was (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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