2 Chronicles 9:31
New International Version
Then he rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of David his father. And Rehoboam his son succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
When he died, he was buried in the City of David, named for his father. Then his son Rehoboam became the next king.

English Standard Version
And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father, and Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

Berean Standard Bible
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

King James Bible
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

New King James Version
Then Solomon rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David his father. And Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
And Solomon lay down with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

NASB 1995
And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

NASB 1977
And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
And Solomon slept with his fathers [in death]; he was buried in the city of his father David. Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
Solomon rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam became king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam became king in his place.

American Standard Version
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

Contemporary English Version
he died and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam then became king.

English Revised Version
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Solomon lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. His son Rehoboam succeeded him as king.

Good News Translation
He died and was buried in David's City, and his son Rehoboam succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
Then Solomon died, as had his ancestors, and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

Majority Standard Bible
And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

NET Bible
Then Solomon passed away and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam replaced him as king.

New Heart English Bible
Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David his father. And Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in his father David’s city; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Solomon lies with his fathers, and they bury him in the city of his father David, and his son Rehoboam reigns in his stead.

Young's Literal Translation
and Solomon lieth with his fathers, and they bury him in the city of David his father, and reign doth Rehoboam his son in his stead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Solomon will lie down with his fathers, and they will bury him in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son, will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he slept with his fathers: and they buried him in the city of David: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he slept with his fathers. And they buried him in the City of David. And his son, Rehoboam, reigned in his place.

New American Bible
Solomon rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David, his father, and Rehoboam his son succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
Solomon slept with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Solomon slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Solomon fell asleep with his fathers and they buried him in the city of David his father, and Rekhabaam his son became king after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Solomon slept with his fathers; they buried him in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Solomon fell asleep, and they buried him in the city of David his father: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Solomon
30Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. 31And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.

Cross References
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 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

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.

1 Kings 15:8
And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa 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 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 14:1
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 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.

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.

2 Chronicles 24:16
And Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple.

2 Chronicles 26:23
And Uzziah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in a field of burial that belonged to the kings, for the people said, “He was a leper.” And his son Jotham reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 27:9
And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 28:27
And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 32:33
And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place.

Matthew 1:6-7
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, / Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.


Treasury of Scripture

And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

A.

2 Samuel 7:12
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

1 Kings 1:21
Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.

1 Kings 2:10
So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

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2 Chronicles 9
1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
13. Solomon's revenue in gold
15. His targets and shields
17. The throne of ivory
20. His vessels
23. His presents
25. His chariots and horse
26. His tributes
29. His reign and death














And Solomon rested with his fathers
This phrase indicates Solomon's death, using the euphemism "rested" to denote the peaceful nature of his passing. The expression "with his fathers" suggests a continuation of the lineage and tradition of the Israelite kings. It reflects the biblical theme of generational continuity and the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants. The phrase also implies a return to the ancestral heritage, emphasizing the importance of family and legacy in ancient Israelite culture.

and was buried in the city of his father David.
Solomon was buried in Jerusalem, often referred to as the "city of David," which was the political and spiritual center of Israel. This burial location signifies the honor and respect accorded to Solomon as a king, as well as the fulfillment of God's covenant with David that his descendants would rule from Jerusalem. The city of David is historically significant, as it was captured by David and established as the capital of Israel, symbolizing God's chosen place for His people. Archaeological findings in Jerusalem, such as the remnants of ancient structures, provide insights into the city's historical and biblical significance.

And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.
Rehoboam's succession marks the continuation of the Davidic line, fulfilling God's promise to David that his descendants would sit on the throne. However, Rehoboam's reign is notable for the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, following his harsh policies and the people's subsequent rebellion. This division had significant theological implications, as it demonstrated the consequences of departing from God's wisdom and guidance, contrasting with Solomon's earlier reign of peace and prosperity. Rehoboam's rule serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of wise and compassionate leadership.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the First Temple in Jerusalem.

2. David
Solomon's father, the second king of Israel, known for uniting the tribes of Israel and establishing Jerusalem as the nation's capital.

3. Rehoboam
Solomon's son, who succeeded him as king. His reign marked the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

4. City of David
A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, particularly the area that David captured and established as his capital.

5. Burial
The act of laying Solomon to rest with his ancestors, signifying the end of his reign and the continuation of the Davidic line through Rehoboam.
Teaching Points
The Legacy of Leadership
Solomon's reign was marked by both great achievements and significant failures. His life reminds us of the importance of seeking God's wisdom and guidance in leadership.

The Continuity of God's Plan
Despite human failures, God's plan continues through generations. Rehoboam's succession illustrates the ongoing fulfillment of God's promises to David.

The Importance of a Godly Heritage
Solomon was buried in the City of David, emphasizing the significance of a godly heritage and the impact of our spiritual legacy on future generations.

The Consequences of Choices
Solomon's choices affected not only his life but also the future of the nation. Our decisions have lasting impacts on those who come after us.(31) Slept.--Literally, lay down.

He was buried.--They buried him. Kings has, "he was buried." The two texts are otherwise identical.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹה֙ (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

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
וַֽיִּקְבְּרֻ֔הוּ (way·yiq·bə·ru·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6912: To inter

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.
דָּוִ֣יד (dā·wîḏ)
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

Rehoboam
רְחַבְעָ֥ם (rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7346: Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah

became king
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


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