KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jehoash died and was buried in Samaria with the other kings of Israel; and his son Jeroboam became king after him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the death of King Jehoash and the succession of his son Jeroboam to the throne of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This describes the end of King Jehoash's reign over the northern kingdom of Israel around 782 BC. Jehoash (also called Joash) had ruled for 16 years and achieved notable military victories, including defeating Judah's King Amaziah. His son Jeroboam II would go on to become one of Israel's most successful kings militarily, expanding the kingdom's borders significantly.
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