Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Asa rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king. New Living Translation When Asa died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the next king. English Standard Version And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father, and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. Berean Standard Bible And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. King James Bible And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. New King James Version So Asa rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father. Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. New American Standard Bible And Asa lay down with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of his father David; and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. NASB 1995 And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. NASB 1977 And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. Legacy Standard Bible And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. Amplified Bible Asa slept with his fathers [in death] and was buried with his fathers in the city of his father David. Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. Christian Standard Bible Then Asa rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Asa rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place. American Standard Version And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. Contemporary English Version Asa died and was buried in the tomb of his ancestors in Jerusalem. His son Jehoshaphat then became king. English Revised Version And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation Asa lay down in death with his ancestors. He was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor, David. His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. Good News Translation Asa died and was buried in the royal tombs in David's City, and his son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. International Standard Version Then Asa died, as had his ancestors, and he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David, his ancestor. His son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. Majority Standard Bible And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. NET Bible Asa passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king. New Heart English Bible Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. Webster's Bible Translation And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. World English Bible Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in his father David’s city; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Asa lies with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigns in his stead. Young's Literal Translation and Asa lieth with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers in the city of David his father, and Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead. Smith's Literal Translation And Asa will lie down with his fathers, and be buried with his fathers, in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son will reign in his stead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David his father. And Josaphat his son reigned in his place. Catholic Public Domain Version And he slept with his fathers, and he was buried with them in the city of David, his father. And Jehoshaphat, his son, reigned in his place. New American Bible Asa rested with his ancestors; he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David his father, and his son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. New Revised Standard Version Then Asa slept with his ancestors, and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his father David; his son Jehoshaphat succeeded him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Asa fell asleep with his fathers, and he was buried with his parents in the city of David his father, and Yushaphat his son reigned after him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Josaphat his son reigns in his stead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa23Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet. 24And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place. Cross References 2 Chronicles 16:13-14 So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers. / 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. 1 Kings 2:10 Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. 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. 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 Chronicles 14:1 Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years. 2 Chronicles 15:19 And there was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign. 2 Chronicles 16:1 In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah. 2 Chronicles 17:1 Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel. Matthew 1:8 Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. 2 Chronicles 21:1 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place. 1 Kings 22:50 And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram 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 14:6 Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest. Treasury of Scripture And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. A. 2 Chronicles 16:14 And they buried him in his own sepulchres, which he had made for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odours and divers kinds of spices prepared by the apothecaries' art: and they made a very great burning for him. Jehoshaphat 1 Kings 22:41-43 And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel… 2 Chronicles 17:1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. Matthew 1:8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; Josaphat Jump to Previous Asa Buried City David Earth Fathers Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Lieth Reigned Reigneth Rest Rested Slept Stead SucceededJump to Next Asa Buried City David Earth Fathers Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Lieth Reigned Reigneth Rest Rested Slept Stead Succeeded1 Kings 15 1. Abijam's wicked reign7. Asa succeeds him 9. Asa's good reign 16. The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad 23. Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa 25. Nadab's wicked reign 27. Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy 31. Nadab's acts and death 33. Baasha's wicked reign And Asa rested with his fathers This phrase indicates the death of King Asa, who was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a peaceful passing and a joining with ancestors. Asa's reign was marked by religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, aligning with the covenantal faithfulness expected of a Davidic king. His death signifies the end of an era of relative stability and reform in Judah. and was buried with them in the city of his father David and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place Persons / Places / Events 1. AsaAsa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and reigned for 41 years. He is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. 2. Jehoshaphat The son of Asa, who succeeded him as king. Jehoshaphat is known for his efforts to strengthen the kingdom and his commitment to following God's ways. 3. City of David This refers to Jerusalem, specifically the area that was the original stronghold of King David. It is a significant location for the burial of the kings of Judah. 4. Rested with his fathers A common biblical expression indicating that Asa died and was buried with his ancestors, signifying the end of his earthly reign. 5. Reigned in his place This phrase marks the transition of power from Asa to his son Jehoshaphat, highlighting the continuation of the Davidic line. Teaching Points Legacy of FaithfulnessAsa's reign, despite its imperfections, is marked by a commitment to God. Our lives should reflect a dedication to spiritual reforms and faithfulness to God's commands. The Importance of Godly Succession Jehoshaphat's succession to the throne underscores the importance of preparing the next generation to follow God. We should invest in teaching and mentoring those who will come after us. The Reality of Human Imperfection Asa's life reminds us that even the most faithful can falter. It is crucial to remain vigilant in our spiritual walk and seek God's guidance continually. The Significance of Rest The phrase "rested with his fathers" can remind us of the peace that comes from a life lived in service to God, and the hope of eternal rest with Him.Verse 24. - And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers ["in his own sepulchre which he had made for himself" (2 Chronicles 16:14, which also notices "the bed filled with sweet odours," in which he was laid and the "very great burning" made for him)] in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. CHAPTER 15:25-16:28. THE REIGNS OF NADAB, BAASHA, ELAH, ZIMRI, AND OMRI, KINGS OF ISRAEL. - After bringing up the history of the kings of Judah, which has engaged his pen since 1 Kings 14:21, to the date of the death of Asa, our author goes back some forty years to record the contemporary history of the kingdom of Israel, with which the rest of this book, the last thirteen verses alone excepted, is occupied. On the other hand, none of these reigns are even noticed by the chronicler, who only refers to the history of Israel, so far as it is inextricably connected with the object of his work; in other words, so far as is necessary to explain or illustrate the reigns of the kings of Judah. Hebrew And Asaאָסָא֙ (’ā·sā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name rested וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב (way·yiš·kaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with his fathers אֲבֹתָ֔יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and was buried וַיִּקָּבֵר֙ (way·yiq·qā·ḇêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6912: To inter with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with his fathers אֲבֹתָ֔יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father in the City בְּעִ֖יר (bə·‘îr) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of his father אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father David, דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his son בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט (yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3092: Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites reigned וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in his place. תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of Links 1 Kings 15:24 NIV1 Kings 15:24 NLT 1 Kings 15:24 ESV 1 Kings 15:24 NASB 1 Kings 15:24 KJV 1 Kings 15:24 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 15:24 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 15:24 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 15:24 French Bible 1 Kings 15:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 15:24 Asa slept with his fathers and was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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