And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
And Joram died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Ahaziah became king after him.
This verse records the death of King Joram and the succession of his son Ahaziah to the throne of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Joram, also known as Jehoram, was the king of Judah who succeeded his father Jehoshaphat and ruled during a time of spiritual unfaithfulness and military challenges, including conflicts with neighboring nations. The phrase "slept with his fathers" is a common biblical idiom for death, signifying that he was buried in the traditional royal manner in the City of David, which was the ancient capital. This verse fits into the broader narrative of the Books of Kings, which records the rise and fall of Judah's kings to illustrate God's judgment on idolatry and His faithfulness to His covenant.
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