New International Version He was brought back by horse and was buried with his ancestors in the City of Judah. New Living Translation They brought his body back on a horse, and he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. English Standard Version And they brought him upon horses, and he was buried with his fathers in the city of David. Berean Standard Bible They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. Berean Literal Bible And they brought him on the horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. King James Bible And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. New King James Version Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. New American Standard Bible Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. NASB 1995 Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. NASB 1977 Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. Legacy Standard Bible Then they carried him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. Amplified Bible Then they brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of [David in] Judah. Berean Annotated Bible They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah [City of David]. Christian Standard Bible They carried him back on horses and buried him with his ancestors in the city of Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. American Standard Version And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. Contemporary English Version His body was taken to Jerusalem on horseback and buried beside his ancestors. English Revised Version And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. GOD'S WORD® Translation They brought him back by horse and buried him in the city of Judah with his ancestors. Good News Translation His body was carried to Jerusalem on a horse, and he was buried in the royal tombs in David's City. International Standard Version They brought him back on horses and buried him with his ancestors in the city of Judah. NET Bible His body was carried back by horses, and he was buried in Jerusalem with his ancestors in the City of David. New Heart English Bible They brought him on horses, and buried him with his fathers in the City of David. Webster's Bible Translation And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. World English Bible They brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand lift him up on the horses, and bury him with his fathers in the city of Judah. Berean Literal Bible And they brought him on the horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. Young's Literal Translation and lift him up on the horses, and bury him with his fathers in the city of Judah. Smith's Literal Translation And they will lift him up upon horses, and bury him with his fathers in the city of Judah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they brought him back upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of David. Catholic Public Domain Version And having carried him back upon horses, they buried him with his fathers in the City of David. New American Bible He was brought back on horses and was buried with his ancestors in the City of Judah. New Revised Standard Version They brought him back on horses; he was buried with his ancestors in the city of David. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his servants brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of David. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his Servants took him away by horses, and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they took him up on horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of David. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Death of Amaziah…27From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. 28They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. Cross References They carried him back on horses 2 Kings 14:20 They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David. 2 Kings 23:30 From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. 2 Chronicles 35:24 So his servants took him out of his chariot, put him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. And Josiah was buried in the tomb of his fathers, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him. and buried him with his fathers 2 Kings 9:28 Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David. 1 Kings 14:31 And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam 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. in the City of Judah. 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. 1 Kings 11:43 And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 16:14 And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor. 2 Kings 14:19-20 And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. / They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David. 2 Chronicles 24:25 And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. 2 Chronicles 21:20 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He died, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. 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 Chronicles 9:31 And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 12:16 And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Abijah reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 32:33 And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place. Treasury of Scripture And they brought him on horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. the city of Judah 2 Kings 14:20 And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David. Jump to Previous Body Buried Bury City David Earth Fathers Horse Horseback Horses Judah LiftJump to Next Body Buried Bury City David Earth Fathers Horse Horseback Horses Judah Lift2 Chronicles 25 1. Amaziah begins to reign well3. He executes justice on the traitors 5. having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites, 7. at the word of a prophet dismisses them 11. He overthrows the Edomites 13. The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home 14. Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet 17. He provokes Joash to his overthrow 25. His reign 27. He is slain by conspiracy They carried him back on horses After Amaziah was assassinated at Lachish, his body was returned to Jerusalem on horses. Though his reign ended in judgment and conspiracy, he was brought back to Judah for burial. 2Ki 14:20 They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem… and buried him with his fathers Amaziah was laid in the royal burial place among the kings of David’s line, preserving his place within Judah’s royal house. 2Ki 9:28 Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem… in the City of Judah. Jerusalem, the capital of Judah and seat of David’s dynasty, remained the burial city of its kings. 2Ch 27:9 And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried.… Persons / Places / Events 1. AmaziahThe king of Judah who reigned after his father Joash. His reign was marked by initial obedience to God, but later he turned away, leading to his downfall. 2. City of Judah Refers to the burial place of Amaziah, which is likely Jerusalem, the capital city of Judah, where the kings were traditionally buried. 3. Horses Symbolic of the royal treatment in transporting the deceased king back to his burial place, indicating respect for his position despite his failures. 4. Burial with his fathers A traditional practice signifying honor and continuity with the lineage of the Davidic kings. 5. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which remained after the division of the united monarchy. It was the kingdom over which Amaziah ruled. Teaching Points The Importance of Finishing WellAmaziah's life serves as a reminder that starting well in faith is not enough; perseverance and faithfulness to God are crucial throughout one's life. The Consequences of Turning Away Amaziah's downfall illustrates the dangers of turning away from God and relying on one's own strength or wisdom. Respect for Authority Despite Failures The respectful burial of Amaziah shows that even flawed leaders deserve respect for their position and contributions. Legacy and Continuity Being buried with his fathers signifies the importance of legacy and the continuity of God's promises through the Davidic line. God's Sovereignty in Leadership Despite human failures, God's sovereign plan continues, as seen in the preservation of the Davidic line through Amaziah's burial. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:28?2. How does 2 Chronicles 25:28 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God’s commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's burial about honoring past leaders? 4. How does Amaziah's story connect with Proverbs 16:18 on pride and downfall? 5. In what ways can we ensure our legacy aligns with God's will today? 6. How can we apply the humility of burial practices to our daily lives? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 25:28 reveal about the consequences of disobedience to God? 8. How does Amaziah's burial in 2 Chronicles 25:28 reflect his relationship with God? 9. Why is Amaziah's burial location significant in 2 Chronicles 25:28? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25? (28) Upon horses.--See 2Kings 14:20. In the city of Judah.--A transcriber's mistake for city of David, as it is in Kings and all the old versions, as well as some Heb. MSS. Verse 28. - They brought him upon horses; Hebrew text, "upon the horses," i.e. those same royal horses presumably with which he had fled to Lachish. This seems the most natural suggestion arising from the memorandum made here, and may indicate that they visited him with no additional gratuitous disrespect. In the city of Judah. Probably an incorrect text for that of 2 Kings 14:20, "the city of David," which is found in some of the manuscripts.
2 Chronicles 25:28 records more than funeral logistics. God ensured Amaziah’s respectful return, royal conveyance, honored burial, ancestral connection, and placement in Jerusalem. Each detail underscores divine faithfulness to David’s line, reveals both mercy and judgment, and points forward to the greater King whose burial and resurrection would secure eternal hope. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They carried him backוַיִּשָּׂאֻ֖הוּ (way·yiś·śā·’u·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against horses הַסּוּסִ֑ים (has·sū·sîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) and buried וַֽיִּקְבְּר֥וּ (way·yiq·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6912: To inter him אֹת֛וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with his fathers אֲבֹתָ֖יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father in the city בְּעִ֥יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of Judah. יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 25:28 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 25:28 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 25:28 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 25:28 NIV |
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