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And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.

And his servants {H5650} carried {H7392} him in a chariot to Jerusalem {H3389}, and buried {H6912} him in his sepulchre {H6900} with his fathers {H1} in the city {H5892} of David {H1732}.

His servants carried him in a chariot to Yerushalayim and buried him in his tomb with his ancestors in the City of David.

Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David.

And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.

Commentary

2 Kings 9:28 describes the burial of King Ahaziah of Judah after he was mortally wounded by Jehu's forces. This verse marks the end of his brief and ill-fated reign, highlighting the customs surrounding royal burials even amidst divine judgment and political upheaval.

Context

This verse immediately follows the dramatic events of Jehu's anointing as king of Israel and his commission to destroy the house of Ahab, as prophesied by Elisha's prophet (2 Kings 9:1-10). King Ahaziah of Judah was visiting his uncle, King Joram (Jehoram) of Israel, who was Ahab's son. When Jehu initiated his violent purge, Ahaziah, being allied with the wicked house of Ahab (2 Kings 8:27), was caught in the crossfire. He fled but was struck down by Jehu's men near Ibleam and died on the way to Megiddo (2 Kings 9:27). Despite his death occurring away from the capital, his servants made the effort to transport his body back to Jerusalem.

Key Themes

  • The End of a Reign and Dynasty's Influence: Ahaziah's death effectively severs the direct influence of Ahab's lineage on the throne of Judah, as Ahaziah's mother was Athaliah, Ahab's daughter. His demise underscores the swift and decisive nature of God's judgment through Jehu.
  • Royal Burial Customs: Even though Ahaziah died under tragic circumstances due to Jehu's purge, he was afforded a traditional royal burial. Being carried to Jerusalem and buried "in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David" signifies that he received the customary honor due to a King of Judah. This contrasts sharply with the ignominious end and unburied fates of other members of Ahab's house, such as Joram (2 Kings 9:25-26) and Jezebel (2 Kings 9:37).
  • The City of David: The phrase "city of David" (Hebrew: Ir David) refers to the oldest part of Jerusalem, specifically Mount Zion, which became the traditional burial site for many of the kings of Judah. This detail emphasizes Ahaziah's identity as a legitimate, though flawed, king in the lineage of David, despite his alignment with the wicked northern kingdom.

Practical Application

This verse, though brief, offers several insights:

  • Consequences of Association: Ahaziah's unfortunate end serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of aligning oneself with ungodly influences and practices. His alliance with Ahab's house led directly to his involvement in their downfall.
  • Divine Justice and Human Dignity: While God's judgment against the house of Ahab was absolute, the respect shown to Ahaziah through his burial highlights the enduring human desire for proper closure and remembrance, even for those who fall under divine wrath. It also shows that the line of David, though tainted, was not entirely cut off in Judah.
  • The Unfolding of Prophecy: This event is part of the larger narrative of prophecy fulfillment against Ahab's house, orchestrated by God through Jehu. Even the details of Ahaziah's death and burial fit into the broader divine plan.
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Cross-References

  • 2 Kings 23:30 (3 votes)

    And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.

  • 2 Chronicles 35:24 (3 votes)

    His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in [one of] the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah.

  • 2 Kings 23:20 (2 votes)

    And he slew all the priests of the high places that [were] there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chronicles 25:28 (2 votes)

    And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.

  • 2 Kings 14:19 (2 votes)

    Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

  • 2 Kings 14:20 (2 votes)

    And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David.

  • 2 Kings 12:21 (2 votes)

    For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.