And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.
And Jotham died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, his forefather. His son Ahaz became king after him.
This verse records the death of King Jotham of Judah and the succession of his son Ahaz to the throne.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Kings, which chronicle the history of Israel's divided kingdom, Jotham was a king of Judah who ruled in the 8th century BC after his father Uzziah and before his son Ahaz. He is noted for generally following God's ways but failing to remove the high places where idolatry persisted, amid threats from neighboring nations like Assyria. This verse simply records his death, burial in the family tomb, and the orderly transfer of the throne to Ahaz, reflecting the routine documentation of royal successions in ancient Judah.
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