2 Chronicles 25:28
2 Chronicles 25:28 in Multiple Translations
They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.
And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.
And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.
And they took his body on horseback and put it into the earth with his fathers in the town of David.
They brought him back by horse and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.
And they brought him vpon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the citie of Iudah.
and lift him up on the horses, and bury him with his fathers in the city of Judah.
They brought him on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.
And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah.
And they brought him back upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of David.
They put his corpse on a horse and brought it back to Jerusalem and buried it where his ancestors had been buried in the part of Jerusalem called ‘The City of David’.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 25:28
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2 Chronicles 25:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשָּׂאֻ֖/הוּ
עַל
הַ/סּוּסִ֑ים
וַֽ/יִּקְבְּר֥וּ
אֹת֛/וֹ
עִם
אֲבֹתָ֖י/ו
בְּ/עִ֥יר
יְהוּדָֽה
וַ/יִּשָּׂאֻ֖/הוּ
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/סּוּסִ֑ים
çûwç
H5483
swallow
Art | N-mp
וַֽ/יִּקְבְּר֥וּ
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹת֛/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
אֲבֹתָ֖י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
בְּ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 25:28
וַ/יִּשָּׂאֻ֖/הוּ
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/סּוּסִ֑ים
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
וַֽ/יִּקְבְּר֥וּ
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
אֹת֛/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אֲבֹתָ֖י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
בְּ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 25:28
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Context — The Death of Amaziah
26As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, from beginning to end, are they not written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel?
27From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.
28They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 14:20 | They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David. |
2 Chronicles 25:28 Summary
This verse tells us that after Amaziah, the king of Judah, was killed in Lachish, his body was brought back and buried with his ancestors in the City of Judah. Even though Amaziah had turned away from God, he was still given a respectful burial, which shows that God is a God of mercy and compassion, as seen in Psalm 103:8. This reminds us that, no matter what we do, God always offers us forgiveness and restoration, if we turn to Him with a repentant heart, as promised in 1 John 1:9. As we reflect on Amaziah's story, we can learn the importance of staying faithful to God and following His commands, as emphasized in Joshua 1:7-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Amaziah after he was killed in Lachish?
After Amaziah was killed in Lachish, his body was carried back on horses and buried with his fathers in the City of Judah, as described in 2 Chronicles 25:28. This was a dignified burial, despite his turning away from the Lord, as seen in 2 Chronicles 25:27.
Why was Amaziah buried with his fathers in the City of Judah?
Amaziah was buried with his fathers in the City of Judah because, despite his sins, he was still a king of Judah and a descendant of the line of David, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 25:26. This burial location honored his royal lineage, even if his actions did not always honor God.
What can we learn from the death and burial of Amaziah?
The death and burial of Amaziah serve as a reminder that our actions have consequences, as seen in 2 Chronicles 25:27. However, God's mercy and grace can still be seen in the way Amaziah was buried with his fathers, pointing to the hope of eternal life and restoration found in Jesus Christ, as promised in John 3:16.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the kings of Judah, which ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the King of kings, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7. Amaziah's story serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Reflection Questions
- What does Amaziah's burial with his fathers reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can I apply the lesson of Amaziah's life and death to my own walk with God, especially in times of temptation or sin?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of honoring my heritage and legacy, while also following God's will for my life?
- In what ways can I balance the need for justice and accountability with the need for mercy and grace, as seen in Amaziah's story?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 25:28
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 25:20]
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:28
(28) Upon horses.—See 2 Kings 14:20. In the city of Judah.—A transcriber’s mistake for city of David, as it is in Kings and all the old versions, as well as some Heb. MSS.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 25:28
28. upon horses] Render, upon the horses; i.e. upon the horses of some of his pursuers. The conspirators thereby announced the complete success of their conspiracy.