KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jehoahaz died and was buried with his ancestors in Samaria, and his son Joash became king in his place.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse simply records that King Jehoahaz of Israel died and was succeeded by his son Joash as the next king.
📚 Historical Context
Jehoahaz was king of the northern kingdom of Israel from around 814-798 BC during a troubled period when Israel was weakened by constant attacks from Syria. Samaria was the capital city of the northern kingdom, where the kings of Israel were typically buried. This was part of the dynasty that continued despite Israel's spiritual decline and disobedience to God.
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