Parallel Verses New International Version Ahaz rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And Hezekiah his son succeeded him as king. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, in Jerusalem; but they brought him not into the sepulchres of the kings of Israel. And Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. World English Bible Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, even in Jerusalem; for they didn't bring him into the tombs of the kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his place. Young's Literal Translation And Ahaz lieth with his fathers, and they bury him in the city, in Jerusalem, but have not brought him in to the graves of the kings of Israel, and reign doth Hezekiah his son in his stead. 2 Chronicles 28:27 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe kings of Israel - It is a common thing for the writer of this book to put Israel for Judah. He still considers them as one people, because proceeding from one stock. The versions and MSS. have the same reading with the Hebrew; the matter is of little importance, and with this interpretation none can mistake. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge A.M. 3278 B.C. 726 Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. the kings of Israel. Or, `the kings of Judah;' the name Israel being sometimes applied by the writer of this book, in a general way, to judah. The Hebrews were accustomed to honour the memory of those kings who had reigned well, by depositing their remains in the royal cemetery. On the contrary, those who died under the the disapprobation of the people, as a mark of posthumous disgrace, were denied interment with their predecessors, and were buried in some other place in Jerusalem. So it was with Ahaz, who, though brought into the city, was not buried in the sepulchres of the kings of Judah. It was doubtless with a design to make a suitable impression on the minds of their kings while living, that such distinctions were observed. They might thus restrain them from evil, or excite them to good, according as they were fearful of being execrated, or desirous of being honoured, when dead. Library Costly and Fatal Help'He sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, therefore will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.'--2 CHRON. xxviii. 23. Ahaz came to the throne when a youth of twenty. From the beginning he reversed the policy of his father, and threw himself into the arms of the heathen party. In a comparatively short reign of sixteen years he stamped out the worship of God, and … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ahaz Cross References 2 Kings 16:20 Ahaz rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David. And Hezekiah his son succeeded him as king. 2 Kings 18:1 In the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign. 2 Chronicles 21:2 Jehoram's brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael and Shephatiah. All these were sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel. 2 Chronicles 21:20 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He passed away, to no one's regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. 2 Chronicles 24:25 When the Arameans withdrew, they left Joash severely wounded. His officials conspired against him for murdering the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him in his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. 2 Chronicles 26:23 Uzziah rested with his ancestors and was buried near them in a cemetery that belonged to the kings, for people said, "He had leprosy." And Jotham his son succeeded him as king. Isaiah 14:28 This prophecy came in the year King Ahaz died: Jump to Previous Ahaz Body Buried Bury City Earth Fathers Graves Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Israel Jerusalem Kings Lieth Placed Reign Reigned Rest Rested Resting-Place Sepulchers Sepulchres Slept Stead Succeeded TombsJump to Next Ahaz Body Buried Bury City Earth Fathers Graves Hezekiah Hezeki'ah Israel Jerusalem Kings Lieth Placed Reign Reigned Rest Rested Resting-Place Sepulchers Sepulchres Slept Stead Succeeded TombsLinks 2 Chronicles 28:27 NIV2 Chronicles 28:27 NLT 2 Chronicles 28:27 ESV 2 Chronicles 28:27 NASB 2 Chronicles 28:27 KJV 2 Chronicles 28:27 Bible Apps 2 Chronicles 28:27 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 28:27 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 28:27 French Bible 2 Chronicles 28:27 German Bible 2 Chronicles 28:27 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |