And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.
And Jotham died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Ahaz became king after him.
This verse records the death of King Jotham and the succession of his son Ahaz to the throne of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Jotham ruled as king of Judah from approximately 750-735 BC during a time when the northern kingdom of Israel was declining and facing threats from Assyria. The 'city of David' refers to the original part of Jerusalem where David established his capital and where many of Judah's kings were buried. This verse marks the transition between two very different kings - Jotham was considered righteous, while his son Ahaz would become one of Judah's most wicked rulers.
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