KJV ORIGINAL
And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Ahaz died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Hezekiah became king after him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that King Ahaz died and was succeeded by his son Hezekiah as the next king of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Ahaz was one of the worst kings of Judah who ruled from about 735-715 BC and led the people into idol worship, even sacrificing his own son to pagan gods. The 'city of David' refers to Jerusalem, where the kings of Judah were traditionally buried. His son Hezekiah would become one of Judah's greatest kings, bringing major religious reforms and turning the nation back to God.
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