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And Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Asa died, he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the next king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father, and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Asa rested with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father. Then Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Asa lay down with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of his father David; and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Asa slept with his fathers [in death] and was buried with his fathers in the city of his father David. Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Asa rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Asa rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoshaphat became king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Asa died and was buried in the tomb of his ancestors in Jerusalem. His son Jehoshaphat then became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Asa lay down in death with his ancestors. He was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor, David. His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Asa died and was buried in the royal tombs in David's City, and his son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Asa died, as had his ancestors, and he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David, his ancestor. His son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Asa rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Asa passed away and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his ancestor David. His son Jehoshaphat replaced him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the City of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in his father David’s city; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Asa lies with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoshaphat reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Asa lieth with his fathers, and is buried with his fathers in the city of David his father, and Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Asa will lie down with his fathers, and be buried with his fathers, in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son will reign in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he slept with his fathers, and was buried with them in the city of David his father. And Josaphat his son reigned in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he slept with his fathers, and he was buried with them in the city of David, his father. And Jehoshaphat, his son, reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Asa rested with his ancestors; he was buried with his ancestors in the City of David his father, and his son Jehoshaphat succeeded him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Asa slept with his ancestors, and was buried with his ancestors in the city of his father David; his son Jehoshaphat succeeded him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Asa fell asleep with his fathers, and he was buried with his parents in the city of David his father, and Yushaphat his son reigned after him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father; and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Josaphat his son reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/15-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6153" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Jehoshaphat Succeeds Asa</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23</span>Now the rest of the acts of Asa, along with all his might, all his accomplishments, and the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? In his old age, however, he became diseased in his feet. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/609.htm" title="609: ’ā·sā (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps healer, an Isr. name. Of uncertain derivation; Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite.">And Asa</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: way·yiš·kaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">rested</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: way·yiq·qā·ḇêr (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">and was buried</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: bə·‘îr (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">in the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">2 Chronicles 16:13-14</a></span><br />So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers. / And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10</a></span><br />Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">1 Kings 11:43</a></span><br />And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">1 Kings 14:31</a></span><br />And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">2 Chronicles 14:1</a></span><br />Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-19.htm">2 Chronicles 15:19</a></span><br />And there was no war until the thirty-fifth year of Asa’s reign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">2 Chronicles 16:1</a></span><br />In the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1</a></span><br />Asa’s son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place, and he strengthened himself against Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Matthew 1:8</a></span><br />Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-1.htm">2 Chronicles 21:1</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">1 Kings 22:50</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31</a></span><br />And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">2 Chronicles 12:16</a></span><br />And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Abijah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-6.htm">2 Chronicles 14:6</a></span><br />Because the land was at peace, Asa built fortified cities in Judah. In those days no one made war with him, because the LORD had given him rest.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">2 Chronicles 16:14</a></b></br> And they buried him in his own sepulchres, which he had made for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odours and divers kinds <i>of spices</i> prepared by the apothecaries' art: and they made a very great burning for him.</p><p class="hdg">Jehoshaphat</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-41.htm">1 Kings 22:41-43</a></b></br> And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">2 Chronicles 17:1</a></b></br> And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Matthew 1:8</a></b></br> And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;</p><p class="hdg">Josaphat </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-12.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-17.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-17.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-10.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-18.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-4.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-50.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-2.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-2.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-6.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-1.htm">Abijam's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Asa succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Asa's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Nadab's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Nadab's acts and death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Baasha's wicked reign</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a peaceful passing and a joining with ancestors. Asa's reign was marked by religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, aligning with the covenantal faithfulness expected of a Davidic king. His death signifies the end of an era of relative stability and reform in Judah.<p><b>and was buried with them in the city of his father David</b><br>Asa was buried in Jerusalem, the city of David, which underscores the legitimacy and continuity of the Davidic dynasty. Jerusalem held significant religious and political importance as the center of worship and the capital of the united monarchy under David and Solomon. Asa's burial there reflects his status and the respect he commanded as a king who sought to follow the ways of David, his forefather. Archaeological evidence supports Jerusalem's prominence during this period, with findings that align with biblical descriptions of the city's fortifications and structures.<p><b>and his son Jehoshaphat reigned in his place</b><br>Jehoshaphat's succession marks the continuation of the Davidic line, which is crucial for the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding an everlasting dynasty. Jehoshaphat is noted for his own reforms and efforts to strengthen the kingdom spiritually and militarily. His reign is characterized by alliances and conflicts that shaped the political landscape of the region. The transition of power from Asa to Jehoshaphat highlights the biblical theme of dynastic succession and the importance of righteous leadership in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Jehoshaphat's reign is further detailed in subsequent chapters, where his actions and policies are evaluated in light of his faithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>Asa was the third king of the Kingdom of Judah and reigned for 41 years. He is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>The son of Asa, who succeeded him as king. Jehoshaphat is known for his efforts to strengthen the kingdom and his commitment to following God's ways.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_david.htm">City of David</a></b><br>This refers to Jerusalem, specifically the area that was the original stronghold of King David. It is a significant location for the burial of the kings of Judah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rested_with_his_fathers.htm">Rested with his fathers</a></b><br>A common biblical expression indicating that Asa died and was buried with his ancestors, signifying the end of his earthly reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/reigned_in_his_place.htm">Reigned in his place</a></b><br>This phrase marks the transition of power from Asa to his son Jehoshaphat, highlighting the continuation of the Davidic line.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Asa's reign, despite its imperfections, is marked by a commitment to God. Our lives should reflect a dedication to spiritual reforms and faithfulness to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_succession.htm">The Importance of Godly Succession</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's succession to the throne underscores the importance of preparing the next generation to follow God. We should invest in teaching and mentoring those who will come after us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_human_imperfection.htm">The Reality of Human Imperfection</a></b><br>Asa's life reminds us that even the most faithful can falter. It is crucial to remain vigilant in our spiritual walk and seek God's guidance continually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_rest.htm">The Significance of Rest</a></b><br>The phrase "rested with his fathers" can remind us of the peace that comes from a life lived in service to God, and the hope of eternal rest with Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">How can we confirm the existence or reign of Jehoshaphat outside the Bible's narrative in 2 Chronicles 19?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_punish_census-taking.htm">Why does God kill people for taking a census (2 Samuel 24:1-15)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david_called_upright_despite_sins.htm">How can 1 Kings 15:5 declare David upright aside from Uriah's case when there are other recorded sins in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_70,000_die_for_david's_census.htm">How is it fair for 70,000 people to die (1 Chronicles 21:14) because of David's census?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers</span> ["in his own sepulchre which he had made for himself" (<a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">2 Chronicles 16:14</a>, which also notices "the bed filled with sweet odours," in which he was laid and the "very great burning" made for him)] <span class="cmt_word">in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead.</span> <p> CHAPTER 15:25-16:28. THE REIGNS OF NADAB, BAASHA, ELAH, ZIMRI, AND OMRI, KINGS OF ISRAEL. - After bringing up the history of the kings of Judah, which has engaged his pen since <a href="/1_kings/14-21.htm">1 Kings 14:21</a>, to the date of the death of Asa, our author goes back some forty years to record the contemporary history of the kingdom of Israel, with which the rest of this book, the last thirteen verses alone excepted, is occupied. On the other hand, none of these reigns are even noticed by the chronicler, who only refers to the history of Israel, so far as it is inextricably connected with the object of his work; in other words, so far as is necessary to explain or illustrate the reigns of the kings of Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/15-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Asa</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָא֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_609.htm">Strong's 609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rested</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·kaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his fathers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבֹתָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and was buried</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקָּבֵר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qā·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his fathers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבֹתָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the City</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 15:24 Asa slept with his fathers and was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 15:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 15:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>