2 Kings 10:35
New International Version
Jehu rested with his ancestors and was buried in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
When Jehu died, he was buried in Samaria. Then his son Jehoahaz became the next king.

English Standard Version
So Jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his place.

Berean Standard Bible
And Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz reigned in his place.

King James Bible
And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

New King James Version
So Jehu rested with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria. Then Jehoahaz his son reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
And Jehu lay down with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria. And his son Jehoahaz became king in his place.

NASB 1995
And Jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son became king in his place.

NASB 1977
And Jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son became king in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
Jehu slept with his fathers [in death], and they buried him in Samaria. Jehoahaz his son became king in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
Jehu rested with his ancestors and was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz became king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz became king in his place.

American Standard Version
And Jehu slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

Contemporary English Version
Jehu died and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz became king.

English Revised Version
And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jehu lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz succeeded him as king.

Good News Translation
He died and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
Then Jehu died, as did his ancestors, and they buried him in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz reigned in his place.

Majority Standard Bible
And Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz reigned in his place.

NET Bible
Jehu passed away and was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz replaced him as king.

New Heart English Bible
Jehu slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria. Jehoahaz his son reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
Jehu slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria. Jehoahaz his son reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jehu lies with his fathers, and they bury him in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz reigns in his stead.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehu lieth with his fathers, and they bury him in Samaria, and reign doth Jehoahaz his son in his stead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehu will lie down with his fathers, and they will bury him in Shomeron. And Jehoahaz his son will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria: and Joachaz his son reigned in his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz, his son, reigned in his place.

New American Bible
Jehu rested with his ancestors and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
So Jehu slept with his ancestors, and they buried him in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jehu slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yahu fell asleep with his parents, and they buried him in Samaria, and Yahuakhaz his son was made king after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jehu slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Ju slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joachaz his son reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehoahaz Succeeds Jehu in Israel
34As for the rest of the acts of Jehu, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 35And Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz reigned in his place. 36So the duration of Jehu’s reign over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.…

Cross References
2 Kings 9:28
Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David.

2 Kings 13:1
In the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash son of Ahaziah over Judah, Jehoahaz son of Jehu became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria seventeen years.

2 Kings 14:29
And Jeroboam rested with his fathers, the kings of Israel. And his son Zechariah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 15:12
So the word of the LORD spoken to Jehu was fulfilled: “Four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.”

2 Kings 8:24
And Jehoram rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Ahaziah 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 22:9
Then Jehu looked for Ahaziah, and Jehu’s soldiers captured him while he was hiding in Samaria. So Ahaziah was brought to Jehu and put to death. They buried him, for they said, “He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart.” So no one was left from the house of Ahaziah with the strength to rule the kingdom.

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 24:27
The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 25:28
They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.

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.

2 Chronicles 35:24
So his servants took him out of his chariot, put him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. And Josiah was buried in the tomb of his fathers, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him.


Treasury of Scripture

And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz 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.

Jehoahaz

2 Kings 13:1,7,8
In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years…

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2 Kings 10
1. Jehu, by his letters, causes seventy of Ahab's sons to be beheaded
8. He excuses the fact by the prophecy of Elijah
12. At the shearing house he slays forty-two of Ahaziah's brothers
15. He takes Jehonadab into his company
18. By subtilty he destroys all the worshippers of Baal
29. Jehu follows Jeroboam's sins
32. Hazael oppresses Israel
34. Jehoahaz succeeds Jehu














And Jehu rested with his fathers
This phrase indicates the death of Jehu, the tenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a joining with ancestors in the afterlife. Jehu's reign was marked by his zealous actions to eradicate the house of Ahab and the worship of Baal, fulfilling the prophecy given to Elijah (1 Kings 19:16-17). His death signifies the end of a significant chapter in Israel's history, where he was used as an instrument of divine judgment.

and was buried in Samaria
Samaria was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, established by King Omri (1 Kings 16:24). It served as the political and religious center of the kingdom. Jehu's burial in Samaria indicates his status as a legitimate king of Israel, despite his violent rise to power. Archaeological findings in Samaria, such as the Samaria Ostraca, provide insights into the administrative and economic life during the period of the Israelite monarchy.

and his son Jehoahaz reigned in his place
Jehoahaz's succession to the throne continues the dynastic line of Jehu, as promised by God that his descendants would sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth generation (2 Kings 10:30). Jehoahaz's reign, however, was marked by continued struggles against the Arameans, reflecting the ongoing political instability and spiritual decline in Israel. This transition of power highlights the cyclical nature of Israel's history, where periods of reform and faithfulness are often followed by times of apostasy and judgment.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jehu
The tenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, known for his zealous eradication of Baal worship and the house of Ahab. His reign is marked by both commendable zeal for the Lord and significant bloodshed.

2. Jehoahaz
The son of Jehu, who succeeded him as king. His reign is noted in the subsequent chapters of 2 Kings, where he continues the legacy of his father but also faces challenges due to Israel's ongoing idolatry.

3. Samaria
The capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, where Jehu was buried. It serves as a central location for many events in the history of Israel's kings.

4. Rested with his fathers
A common biblical expression indicating death and burial, often used to denote the end of a king's reign and the transition of power.

5. Burial
The act of burying Jehu in Samaria signifies the honor and recognition of his role as king, despite the mixed legacy he left behind.
Teaching Points
The Complexity of Leadership
Jehu's reign illustrates the complexity of leadership, where zeal for God's commands can be marred by excessive violence and personal ambition. Leaders today must balance zeal with wisdom and compassion.

Legacy and Consequences
The transition from Jehu to Jehoahaz reminds us that our actions have lasting impacts on future generations. We should strive to leave a legacy that honors God and benefits those who come after us.

Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
Jehu's account underscores the interplay between God's sovereign plans and human actions. While God orchestrates events, individuals are responsible for their choices and actions.

The Importance of Faithfulness
Despite Jehu's initial zeal, his failure to fully turn Israel back to God serves as a warning about the importance of sustained faithfulness and obedience to God's commands.Verses 35, 36. - And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead. And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years. Twenty-eight years was a long reign for an Israelite king, only exceeded by one other king in the entire list, viz. Jeroboam II., who is said in 2 Kings 14:23 to have reigned forty-one years. The kings of Judah were longer lived,



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Jehu
יֵהוּא֙ (yê·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3058: Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites

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

in Samaria,
בְּשֹׁמְר֑וֹן (bə·šō·mə·rō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8111: Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel

and his son
בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Jehoahaz
יְהוֹאָחָ֥ז (yə·hō·w·’ā·ḥāz)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3059: Jehoahaz -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites

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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