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And Rehoboam his son succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When he died, he was buried in the City of David, named for his father. Then his son Rehoboam became the next king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father, and Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon rested with his fathers, and was buried in the City of David his father. And Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon lay down 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="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Solomon slept 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="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Solomon slept 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="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers [in death]; he was buried in the city of his father David. Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam became king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />he died and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam then became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Solomon lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. His son Rehoboam succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He died and was buried in David's City, and his son Rehoboam succeeded him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Solomon died, as had his ancestors, and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Solomon passed away and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam replaced him as king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David his father. And Rehoboam his son reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in his father David’s city; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Solomon lies with his fathers, and they bury him in the city of his father David, and his son Rehoboam reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Solomon lieth with his fathers, and they bury him in the city of David his father, and reign doth Rehoboam his son in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon will lie down with his fathers, and they will bury him in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son, will reign in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he slept with his fathers: and they buried him in the city of David: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he slept with his fathers. And they buried him in the City of David. And his son, Rehoboam, reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Solomon rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David, his father, and Rehoboam his son succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Solomon slept with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his father David; and his son Rehoboam succeeded him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Solomon fell asleep with his fathers and they buried him in the city of David his father, and Rekhabaam his son became king after him. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Solomon slept with his fathers; they buried him in the city of David his father; and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon fell asleep, and they buried him in the city of David his father: and Roboam his son reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-31.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/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2344" 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/2_chronicles/9.htm">The Death of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">And Solomon</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·bə·ru·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">and was buried</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·wîḏ (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/7346.htm" title="7346: rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- A people are enlarged, a king of Judah. From rachab and am; a people has enlarged; Rechabam, an Israelite king.">Rehoboam</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="/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/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/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="/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8</a></span><br />And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa 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/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/14-1.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/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="/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="/2_chronicles/24-16.htm">2 Chronicles 24:16</a></span><br />And Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-23.htm">2 Chronicles 26:23</a></span><br />And Uzziah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in a field of burial that belonged to the kings, for the people said, “He was a leper.” And his son Jotham reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-9.htm">2 Chronicles 27:9</a></span><br />And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-27.htm">2 Chronicles 28:27</a></span><br />And Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in the tombs of the kings of Israel. And his son Hezekiah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">2 Chronicles 32:33</a></span><br />And Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried in the upper tombs of David’s descendants. All Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor at his death. And his son Manasseh reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6-7</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, / Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12</a></b></br> And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-21.htm">1 Kings 1:21</a></b></br> Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10</a></b></br> So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/10-12.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-7.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-11.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-22.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-6.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">Rehobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-30.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-6.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-30.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-8.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-16.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-1.htm">Rehoboam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-1.htm">Rehobo'am</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-1.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-2.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-16.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Solomon's revenue in gold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">His targets and shields</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">The throne of ivory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">His vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">His presents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">His chariots and horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">His tributes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">His reign and death</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 "with his fathers" suggests a continuation of the lineage and tradition of the Israelite kings. It reflects the biblical theme of generational continuity and the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants. The phrase also implies a return to the ancestral heritage, emphasizing the importance of family and legacy in ancient Israelite culture.<p><b>and was buried in the city of his father David.</b><br>Solomon was buried in Jerusalem, often referred to as the "city of David," which was the political and spiritual center of Israel. This burial location signifies the honor and respect accorded to Solomon as a king, as well as the fulfillment of God's covenant with David that his descendants would rule from Jerusalem. The city of David is historically significant, as it was captured by David and established as the capital of Israel, symbolizing God's chosen place for His people. Archaeological findings in Jerusalem, such as the remnants of ancient structures, provide insights into the city's historical and biblical significance.<p><b>And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.</b><br>Rehoboam's succession marks the continuation of the Davidic line, fulfilling God's promise to David that his descendants would sit on the throne. However, Rehoboam's reign is notable for the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, following his harsh policies and the people's subsequent rebellion. This division had significant theological implications, as it demonstrated the consequences of departing from God's wisdom and guidance, contrasting with Solomon's earlier reign of peace and prosperity. Rehoboam's rule serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of wise and compassionate leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the First Temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Solomon's father, the second king of Israel, known for uniting the tribes of Israel and establishing Jerusalem as the nation's capital.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm">Rehoboam</a></b><br>Solomon's son, who succeeded him as king. His reign marked the division of the united kingdom of Israel into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_david.htm">City of David</a></b><br>A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, particularly the area that David captured and established as his capital.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/burial.htm">Burial</a></b><br>The act of laying Solomon to rest with his ancestors, signifying the end of his reign and the continuation of the Davidic line through Rehoboam.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_leadership.htm">The Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's reign was marked by both great achievements and significant failures. His life reminds us of the importance of seeking God's wisdom and guidance in leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">The Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>Despite human failures, God's plan continues through generations. Rehoboam's succession illustrates the ongoing fulfillment of God's promises to David.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_godly_heritage.htm">The Importance of a Godly Heritage</a></b><br>Solomon was buried in the City of David, emphasizing the significance of a godly heritage and the impact of our spiritual legacy on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_choices.htm">The Consequences of Choices</a></b><br>Solomon's choices affected not only his life but also the future of the nation. Our decisions have lasting impacts on those who come after us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_chron_11_5-10_with_archaeology.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Chronicles 11:5–10, which describes Rehoboam’s extensive city fortifications, with the lack of clear archaeological evidence for such large-scale construction? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_in_other_records.htm">If Solomon truly surpassed all other kings in riches and wisdom (2 Chronicles 9:22), why is this not clearly reflected in other ancient Near Eastern records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">Slept.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">lay down.</span><p><span class= "bld">He was buried.</span>--<span class= "ital">They buried him.</span> Kings has, "he was buried." The two texts are otherwise identical.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-31.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 Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹה֙</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</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">וַֽיִּקְבְּרֻ֔הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·bə·ru·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | 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">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">דָּוִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</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">Rehoboam</span><br /><span class="heb">רְחַבְעָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḥaḇ·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7346.htm">Strong's 7346: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rehoboam -- 'a people are enlarged', a king of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became king</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/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">2 Chronicles 9:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/9-31.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:31 Solomon slept with his fathers and he (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 10:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 10:1" /></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>