And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David.
And they brought his body back on horses, and he was buried in Jerusalem with his ancestors in the city of David.
This verse describes how King Amaziah's body was brought back to Jerusalem and buried with honor alongside his royal ancestors.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Amaziah of Judah succeeded his father Joash and initially sought to follow God's commands, but his pride led him to unwise wars, including a defeat by the king of Israel. After his defeat, he was assassinated, and his body was transported back to Jerusalem on horses for burial in the City of David, reflecting the common practice of honoring kings with proper interment among their ancestors. This event underscores the historical pattern of divine judgment on leaders who strayed from faithfulness in ancient Israel.
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