2 Chronicles 9:31

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And Solomon went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth in the town of David his father; and Rehoboam his son became king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he slept with his fathers: and they buried him in the city of David: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead.

Free Bible Version

Then Solomon died and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam took over as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Salomon slept with his fathers, and they buryed him in the citie of Dauid his father: and Rehoboam his sonne reigned in his steade.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Translation for Translators

Then Solomon died and was buried in the part of Jerusalem called ‘The City of David’. And his son Rehoboam became the king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He slept with his ancestors and the people buried him in the city of David his father. Rehoboam, his son, became king in his place.

Noah Webster 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.

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.

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.

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.

Summary

This verse concludes the account of King Solomon's reign, highlighting his wisdom, wealth, and fame. Despite his great accomplishments, it also acknowledges that Solomon eventually died and was buried with his ancestors. The verse serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of earthly success and the inevitability of death, emphasizing the importance of seeking eternal treasures and a lasting legacy in God's kingdom. It prompts reflection on the brevity of life and the need to prioritize spiritual values over material achievements.

Commentary

2 Chronicles 9:31

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.

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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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And Solomon went to rest with his fathers, and was put into the earth in the town of David his father; and Rehoboam his son became king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he slept with his fathers: and they buried him in the city of David: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead.

Free Bible Version

Then Solomon died and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam took over as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Salomon slept with his fathers, and they buryed him in the citie of Dauid his father: and Rehoboam his sonne reigned in his steade.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Translation for Translators

Then Solomon died and was buried in the part of Jerusalem called ‘The City of David’. And his son Rehoboam became the king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He slept with his ancestors and the people buried him in the city of David his father. Rehoboam, his son, became king in his place.

Noah Webster 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.

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.

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.