What is the meaning of 2 Kings 15:38? And Jotham rested with his fathers “Rested” is the Bible’s gentle, dignified way of describing death for the faithful (1 Kings 2:10; Acts 7:60). By saying Jotham “rested with his fathers,” Scripture affirms: • Continuity with the covenant people—Jotham joins the earlier kings of Judah who served in David’s line (2 Chronicles 21:1). • The hope of resurrection—sleep implies awakening (Daniel 12:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:14). • God’s faithfulness—Jotham’s life closes in peace because he “did what was right in the eyes of the LORD” (2 Kings 15:34; compare with the contrasting end of Ahaz in 2 Chronicles 28:27). and was buried with them in the City of David his father. The burial place matters. The City of David, Jerusalem, is more than a royal cemetery; it is the site of God’s chosen dwelling (Psalm 132:13-14). This line reminds us: • God keeps His promise to David of an enduring dynasty (2 Samuel 7:12-16). • Honor accompanies obedience—Jotham’s righteous reign earns him a place among the honored dead (Proverbs 10:7). • The location foreshadows the greater Son of David, Jesus, who will also be buried—and rise—in Jerusalem (Luke 23:53-24:6). And his son Ahaz reigned in his place. Transition is immediate. No interregnum, no power vacuum. Key take-aways: • God’s sovereign hand guides succession (Psalm 75:6-7). • A new chapter begins; Ahaz will choose differently (2 Kings 16:2-4), showing each generation must personally walk with God (Ezekiel 18:20). • Despite Ahaz’s future unfaithfulness, the Davidic line continues, pointing ultimately to Messiah (Matthew 1:9-16). summary 2 Kings 15:38 records more than a funeral notice. It celebrates Jotham’s faithful finish, underscores God’s covenant faithfulness in burial location, and sets the stage for the next king. Together, these phrases remind us that God honors righteousness, oversees every change of leadership, and preserves His redemptive line unbroken until Christ. |
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