KJV ORIGINAL
And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, even with the kings of Israel; and Zachariah his son reigned in his stead.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jeroboam died and was buried with his ancestors, along with the other kings of Israel; and his son Zachariah became king after him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the death of King Jeroboam II and the succession of his son Zachariah to the throne of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Jeroboam II, who ruled the northern kingdom of Israel from about 793-753 BC during a time of military success and economic prosperity. His reign was the longest and most prosperous of any northern king, though the kingdom remained spiritually corrupt. Zachariah's reign would be very brief, lasting only six months before being assassinated.
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