KJV ORIGINAL
And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Abijam died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Asa became king after him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the death of King Abijam and the succession of his son Asa to the throne of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Abijam (also called Abijah) was the second king of Judah after the kingdom split, ruling for only three years around 915-913 BC. The 'city of David' refers to the original fortress area of Jerusalem where kings were traditionally buried. This was part of the ongoing royal succession in the southern kingdom of Judah, separate from the northern kingdom of Israel.
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