1 Kings 22:50 kjv
And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
1 Kings 22:50 nkjv
And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father. Then Jehoram his son reigned in his place.
1 Kings 22:50 niv
Then Jehoshaphat rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the city of David his father. And Jehoram his son succeeded him as king.
1 Kings 22:50 esv
And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father, and Jehoram his son reigned in his place.
1 Kings 22:50 nlt
When Jehoshaphat died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then his son Jehoram became the next king.
1 Kings 22 50 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference ||--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|| 1 Kgs 2:10 | So David rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David. | David's burial and formulaic expression of death.|| 1 Kgs 11:43 | Solomon rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David; and Rehoboam his son reigned...| Solomon's death and immediate succession. || 1 Kgs 14:31 | Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the City of David... | Rehoboam's death, similar formula. || 1 Kgs 15:8 | Abijam rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David; and Asa his son reigned...| Abijam's death and successor. || 1 Kgs 15:24 | Asa rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David; and Jehoshaphat...| Asa's death and Jehoshaphat's ascension. || 2 Kgs 8:24 | Jehoram rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David; Ahaziah his...| Jehoram's death, completing his story. || 2 Kgs 12:21 | they buried him with his fathers in the City of David; and Amaziah his son reigned in his place. | Joash's burial after his death. || 2 Kgs 14:20 | they brought him on horses, and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers. | Amaziah's burial in the City of David (Jerusalem).|| 2 Kgs 14:29 | Jeroboam rested with his fathers... | A rare mention of this phrase for a northern king. || 2 Kgs 15:7 | Azariah rested with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the City of David... | Azariah's (Uzziah's) death. || 2 Kgs 16:20 | Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the City of David; and Hezekiah... | Ahaz's death and righteous Hezekiah's succession. || 2 Kgs 20:21 | Hezekiah rested with his fathers; and Manasseh his son reigned in his place. | Hezekiah's passing and Manasseh's reign. || 2 Kgs 21:18 | Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in the garden of his own house... | Manasseh's burial, not typical royal tomb. || 2 Kgs 24:6 | Jehoiakim rested with his fathers... | Jehoiakim's passing before full captivity. || 2 Chr 16:14 | they buried him in his own tomb which he had cut out for himself in the City of David... | Asa's specific burial details. || 2 Chr 21:1 | Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers; and Jehoram his son reigned in his place. | Exact parallel verse in Chronicles. || 2 Chr 21:20 | Jehoram was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. | Jehoram's burial, noting distinction. || Isa 14:18-20 | All the kings of the nations... all lie in glory, each in his own tomb; but you are cast out... | Contrast between normal royal burial and future of Babylon. || Acts 2:29 | "Brothers, I may confidently say to you that the patriarch David is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us..." | Peter confirming David's literal death and burial. || 1 Cor 15:20 | But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. | "Fallen asleep" as a New Testament idiom for death, contrasting with Christ's resurrection. |
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1 Kings 22 50 Meaning
1 Kings 22:50 records the death and succession of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. It signifies the formal end of his reign and his joining of his ancestors, particularly by being buried in the traditional burial place for Davidic kings. It then names his successor, his son Jehoram, indicating the continuity of the royal line. This verse functions as a concluding obituary for a monarch, standard in the Book of Kings.
1 Kings 22 50 Context
This verse serves as the epilogue to the detailed account of Jehoshaphat's reign in 1 Kings 22. Immediately preceding it, verses 41-49 summarize his character and certain events: his generally good reign, his alliance with Ahab and subsequent failures (like the joint shipping venture), and his efforts to remove male cult prostitutes from Judah. The broader context places Jehoshaphat within the Davidic line, ruling the southern kingdom of Judah, striving mostly for faithfulness to Yahweh despite diplomatic ties with the idolatrous Northern Kingdom of Israel. This type of formal obituary, detailing a king's death, burial place, and successor, is characteristic of the Book of Kings, marking the transition from one ruler to the next and providing a sense of historical continuity for the Davidic dynasty. Historically, the City of David (Zion, within Jerusalem) was the traditional and most honored burial ground for the kings of Judah, affirming their legitimacy and place within the divinely appointed lineage.
1 Kings 22 50 Word analysis
- Now Jehoshaphat: Identifies the specific monarch. Jehoshaphat (יהוֹשָׁפָט, Yehoshaphat), meaning "Yahweh has judged," was the fourth king of Judah in the Davidic line. He is mostly depicted as a righteous king, unlike many of his Northern counterparts, and largely adhered to the Lord's ways, although he made some questionable alliances.
- rested (שָׁכַב, shakab): Literally "lay down," "slept." This is a common Hebrew idiom used in the historical books to describe the death of a king, particularly kings of Judah who generally "did what was right in the eyes of the Lord." It often suggests a peaceful end to a life, contrasting with kings who were assassinated or died violently. It implies that their soul has gone to be with their ancestors.
- with his fathers: This phrase indicates joining the company of deceased ancestors in death (often in Sheol) and underscores the lineage. For Judah's kings, it emphasizes their place in the royal Davidic succession.
- and was buried: Standard procedure following death. The act of burial signified the formal closing of life on earth and the proper reverence for the deceased.
- with his fathers: Reiterates the custom and often implies burial in the royal tombs, even if not explicitly stated as such.
- in the City of David: (עִיר דָּוִד, ʻIr David) refers specifically to Jerusalem, particularly the older, eastern part which King David captured and made his capital. This phrase signifies burial in the traditional royal cemetery reserved for the kings of Judah, which reinforced the legitimacy of their reign and their connection to King David and the covenant God made with his house (2 Sam 7).
- and Jehoram his son: Identifies the direct and rightful heir. Jehoram (יְהוֹרָם, Yehoram), meaning "Yahweh is exalted." His future reign would, regrettably, mark a significant spiritual decline for Judah, despite his father's piety.
- reigned in his place: This phrase formally declares the succession, emphasizing the orderly transfer of power within the dynasty, maintaining continuity in the Davidic kingship. It is a common formula throughout Kings and Chronicles to indicate a smooth, divinely ordained (or permitted) transition of power.
1 Kings 22 50 Bonus section
The phrase "rested with his fathers" (שָׁכַב עִם אֲבֹתָיו, shakab im avotav) is a nearly universal description for the deaths of Judah's kings, especially those considered generally righteous. However, kings who died ignominious deaths (like Manasseh, who was buried in "the garden of his own house," 2 Kgs 21:18) or who did not maintain their commitment to the Lord might have subtle variations in their obituary formulas, such as merely being "buried" without the "rested" idiom. The regular mention of burial "in the City of David" for Judah's kings reinforces the central importance of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual heartland, and the lineage tracing back to King David as the foundation of legitimate kingship for the southern kingdom. Conversely, kings of the northern kingdom of Israel typically were said to have "rested with his fathers" but were buried "in Samaria," their capital, emphasizing their distinct political and religious identity apart from Jerusalem and the Davidic line. Jehoshaphat's inclusion in this standard, honorable formula confirms his standing in the theological assessment of the chronicler.
1 Kings 22 50 Commentary
1 Kings 22:50 functions as a formal closing statement for Jehoshaphat's rule, adhering to the conventional obituary formula found throughout the books of Kings and Chronicles. This consistent structure—death, resting with fathers, burial, and succession—serves several purposes: it marks the passage of time, underlines the continuity of the Davidic dynasty, and affirms the legitimacy of the succeeding king. For Jehoshaphat, who generally followed the Lord, being said to have "rested with his fathers" implies a peaceful end and an honorable place among his ancestors, especially considering his burial in the City of David, the hallowed ground for legitimate Judean kings. This concise verse brings his narrative to a close and seamlessly transitions to the introduction of his son, Jehoram, signifying the ongoing story of God's covenant with David.