1 Kings 22:50 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Jehoshaphat died and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David, where his father was buried. His son Jehoram became king after him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the death of King Jehoshaphat and the succession of his son Jehoram to the throne of Judah.

📚 Historical Context

Jehoshaphat was one of the better kings of Judah who reigned for 25 years (870-848 BC) and generally followed God's ways. The 'City of David' refers to the original fortress of Jerusalem that King David captured and made his capital. Royal burials in the City of David were a mark of honor and legitimacy for Judean kings.

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