2 Kings 9:28
2 Kings 9:28 in Multiple Translations
Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David.
And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.
And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.
And his servants took him in a carriage to Jerusalem, and put him into the earth with his fathers in the town of David.
His servants took him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his forefathers in his tomb in the City of David.
And his seruants caried him in a charet to Ierusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the citie of Dauid.
and his servants carry him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and bury him in his burying-place, with his fathers, in the city of David.
His servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his tomb with his fathers in David’s city.
And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulcher with his fathers in the city of David.
And his servants laid him upon his chariot, and carried him to Jerusalem: and they buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.
His officials took his corpse back to Jerusalem and buried it in the tombs in the part of Jerusalem called ‘The City of David’, where his ancestors had been buried.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 9:28
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2 Kings 9:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּרְכִּ֧בוּ
אֹת֛/וֹ
עֲבָדָ֖י/ו
יְרוּשָׁלְָ֑מָ/ה
וַ/יִּקְבְּר֨וּ
אֹת֧/וֹ
בִ/קְבֻרָת֛/וֹ
עִם
אֲבֹתָ֖י/ו
בְּ/עִ֥יר
דָּוִֽד
וַ/יַּרְכִּ֧בוּ
râkab
H7392
to ride
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹת֛/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
עֲבָדָ֖י/ו
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
יְרוּשָׁלְָ֑מָ/ה
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper | Suff
וַ/יִּקְבְּר֨וּ
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹת֧/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בִ/קְבֻרָת֛/וֹ
qᵉbûwrâh
H6900
tomb
Prep | N-fs | Suff
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
אֲבֹתָ֖י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
בְּ/עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
דָּוִֽד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 9:28
וַ/יַּרְכִּ֧בוּ
râkab
H7392
"to ride"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to ride an animal or vehicle, and can also mean to place someone or something on a horse or chariot. It is used to describe riding horses or chariots in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to mount and ride, ride 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mount, mount and sit or ride 1a2) to ride, be riding 1a3) rider (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride 1b2) to cause to draw (plough, etc) 1b3) to cause to ride upon (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. See also: Genesis 24:61; 2 Kings 23:30; Psalms 18:11.
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.
עֲבָדָ֖י/ו
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
יְרוּשָׁלְָ֑מָ/ה
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper | Suff
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וַ/יִּקְבְּר֨וּ
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.
אֹת֧/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.
בִ/קְבֻרָת֛/וֹ
qᵉbûwrâh
H6900
"tomb"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for tomb or grave, referring to a place of burial. It is used in the Bible to describe the final resting place of individuals, such as Abraham and Sarah. This term appears in Genesis and other books.
Definition: 1) grave, burial, burial site 1a) grave 1b) burial
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: burial, burying place, grave, sepulchre. See also: Genesis 35:20; 2 Kings 23:30; Isaiah 14:20.
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.
דָּוִֽד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 9:28
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 9:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 9:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:28
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:28
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 9:28
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:28
- Sermons on 2 Kings 9:28
Context — Jehu Kills Joram and Ahaziah
26‘As surely as I saw the blood of Naboth and the blood of his sons yesterday, declares the LORD, so will I repay you on this plot of ground, declares the LORD.’ Now then, according to the word of the LORD, pick him up and throw him on the plot of ground.”
27When King Ahaziah of Judah saw this, he fled up the road toward Beth-haggan. And Jehu pursued him, shouting, “Shoot him too!” So they shot Ahaziah in his chariot on the Ascent of Gur, near Ibleam, and he fled to Megiddo and died there.
28Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David.
29(In the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king over Judah.) 30Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 23:30 | From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 12:21 | His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 23:20 | On the altars he slaughtered all the priests of the high places, and he burned human bones on them. Then he returned to Jerusalem. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 25:28 | They carried him back on horses and buried him with his fathers in the City of Judah. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 14:19–20 | And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David. |
2 Kings 9:28 Summary
[This verse tells us that after King Ahaziah was shot and died, his servants took his body back to Jerusalem and buried him with his ancestors in the City of David, as was the custom for the kings of Judah, as seen in 1 Kings 14:31 and 1 Kings 15:8. This shows that even in death, King Ahaziah was still treated with respect and dignity as a king. The fact that he was buried in the City of David also highlights the importance of Jerusalem as the capital city of Judah and the seat of the Davidic dynasty, as established in 1 Kings 2:11 and 2 Samuel 5:7. We can learn from this verse that our actions have consequences, and that God is always in control, as stated in Proverbs 19:21 and Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was King Ahaziah of Judah buried in Jerusalem?
King Ahaziah was buried in Jerusalem because it was the capital city of Judah and the location of the royal tombs, as seen in 2 Kings 9:28, and this was a common practice for kings of Judah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:16.
What can we learn from the death of King Ahaziah?
The death of King Ahaziah serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the fulfillment of God's prophecies, as seen in 2 Kings 9:26 and 2 Kings 1:18, which warns us to obey God's commands and live according to His will, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:1-2.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of 2 Kings?
This verse marks the end of King Ahaziah's reign and sets the stage for the continuation of Jehu's conquest, as seen in 2 Kings 9:30-37, which is part of the larger narrative of God's judgment on the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, as mentioned in 2 Kings 17:7-23 and 2 Kings 25:1-21.
What is the significance of the City of David in this verse?
The City of David is mentioned as the location of King Ahaziah's tomb, highlighting the importance of Jerusalem as the capital city of Judah and the seat of the Davidic dynasty, as established in 1 Kings 2:11 and 2 Samuel 5:7.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the character of King Ahaziah and his relationship with God?
- How does the death of King Ahaziah serve as a warning or encouragement to us today?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of honoring and respecting God's anointed leaders, as seen in 2 Samuel 23:3-4 and Psalm 2:10-12?
- In what ways can we apply the lessons of 2 Kings 9:28 to our own lives and relationships with others, considering the principles of humility and obedience in Micah 6:8 and Matthew 22:37-40?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 9:28
And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem,.... With the leave of Jehu, because he was the grandson of Jehoshaphat, a sincere worshipper of God, 2 Chronicles 22:9, and buried him in his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 9:28
And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:28
Which they did by Jehu’ s permission for Jehoshaphat’ s sake, .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:28
2 Kings 9:28 And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.Ver. 28. And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem.] This Jehu permitted them to do for good Jehoshaphat’ s sake.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:28
(28) Carried him in a chariot.—Literally, made him ride. After this verb the LXX., Syriac, and Vulg. supply what the Hebrew text almost demands, “and brought him.” In his sepulchre.—In his own sepulchre, which he had in his lifetime prepared, according to the custom of antiquity.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 9:28
28. his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem] As is seen afterwards by his conduct in Jezebel’s case Jehu had no wish to deprive the kin of Ahab of regal burial after they were slain. Hence the servants of Ahaziah would be allowed to carry their master’s body to Jerusalem without molestation. The italics of A.V. in this verse are a mistake. The verb signifies ‘to carry in a chariot’.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:28
28. Buried him… with his fathers — Out of respect for the memory of his father, the pious Jehoshaphat. Compare 2 Chronicles 22:9.
Sermons on 2 Kings 9:28
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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound blessing of mourning for sin, illustrating that true mourning reflects a deep sorrow akin to the loss of a loved one. He explains that this mo |