2 Kings 15:7

King James Version:

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So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So 'Azaryah slept with his ancestors the kings of Isra'el, and they buried him with his ancestors in the City of David. Then Yotam his son took his place as king.

Berean Standard Bible:

And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place.

American Standard Version:

And Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So Azariah^{H5838} slept^{H7901} with his fathers^{H1}; and they buried^{H6912} him with his fathers^{H1} in the city^{H5892} of David^{H1732}: and Jotham^{H3147} his son^{H1121} reigned^{H4427} in his stead.

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Commentary for 2 Kings 15:7

2 Kings 15:7 is a verse that succinctly marks the transition of power in the Southern Kingdom of Judah. It occurs within the historical narrative of the Books of Kings, which detail the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah, often highlighting their faithfulness or unfaithfulness to God's laws.

The verse specifically mentions Azariah, also known as Uzziah, who was a king of Judah. His reign is noted for its length and relative stability, although it was marred by his becoming leprous after he overstepped his royal role by attempting to perform priestly duties, which was a direct violation of God's command (as recorded in 2 Chronicles 26:16-21). The phrase "slept with his fathers" is a biblical idiom indicating that Azariah died and was buried in the royal tombs in the city of David, which is Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. This burial place underscores his status as a member of the Davidic dynasty.

The second part of the verse introduces Jotham, Azariah's son, who succeeds him to the throne. Jotham's reign is briefly mentioned in 2 Kings 15:32-38, where he is described as doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord, although the high places of idolatrous worship were not removed during his time as king.

In summary, 2 Kings 15:7 encapsulates the end of one king's reign and the beginning of another's, emphasizing the continuity of the Davidic line despite the personal moral and religious failings of some of its kings. It reflects the dynastic principle of hereditary monarchy in ancient Judah and the spiritual expectations placed upon its rulers to lead the nation in the ways of the Lord. This verse is part of the broader historical account of the Old Testament, which often uses the lives of individuals to illustrate the consequences of obedience or disobedience to God's commands.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5838
   There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֲזַרְיָה
   Transliteration: ʻĂzaryâh
   Pronunciation: az-ar-yaw'
   Description: or עֲזַרְיָהוּ; from עָזַר and יָהּ; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites; Azariah.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7901
   There are 194 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁכַב
   Transliteration: shâkab
   Pronunciation: shaw-kab'
   Description: a primitive root; to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose); [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1
   There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָב
   Transliteration: ʼâb
   Pronunciation: awb
   Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6912
   There are 122 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָבַר
   Transliteration: qâbar
   Pronunciation: kaw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; to inter; [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier).
   
5. Strong's Number: H5892
   There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עִיר
   Transliteration: ʻîyr
   Pronunciation: eer
   Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1732
   There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּוִד
   Transliteration: Dâvid
   Pronunciation: daw-veed'
   Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3147
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹתָם
   Transliteration: Yôwthâm
   Pronunciation: yo-thawm'
   Description: from יְהֹוָה and תָּם; Jehovah (is) perfect; Jotham, the name of three Israelites; Jotham.
   
8. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
9. Strong's Number: H4427
   There are 284 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָלַךְ
   Transliteration: mâlak
   Pronunciation: maw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel; consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely.