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And Asa 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 Abijam died, he was buried in the City of David. Then his son Asa 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 Abijam slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David. And Asa 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 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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa 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 Abijam rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. Then Asa 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 Abijam lay down with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David; and his son Asa became king 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 Abijam slept with his fathers and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa his son became king 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 Abijam slept with his fathers and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa his son became king 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 Abijam slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa his son became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Abijam slept with his fathers [in death] and they buried him in the City of David. Asa his son became king 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 />Abijam rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of David. His son Asa 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 />Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. His son Asa 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 Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa 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 />Abijam died and was buried in Jerusalem, and his son Asa 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 Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa 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 />Abijam lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. His son Asa 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 />Abijah died and was buried in David's City, and his son Asa 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 />Eventually, Abijah died, as did his ancestors, and he was buried in the City of David. His son Asa succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abijah passed away and was buried in the city of David. His son Asa 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 />Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the City of David: and Asa 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 Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa 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 />Abijam slept with his fathers, and they buried him in David’s city; and Asa 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 Abijam lies with his fathers, and they bury him in the City of David, and his son Asa 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 Abijam lieth with his fathers, and they bury him in the city of David, and reign doth Asa his son 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 Abijam will lie down with his fathers; and they will bury him in the city of David; and Asa 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 Abiam slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David, and Asa his son reigned in his stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Abijam slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David. And Asa, 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 />Abijam rested with his ancestors; they buried him in the City of David, and his son Asa 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 />Abijam slept with his ancestors, and they buried him in the city of David. Then his son Asa 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 Abijah slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa 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 Abia fell asleep with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David, and Asa 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 Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa 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 Abiu slept with his fathers in the twenty-fourth year of Jeroboam; and he is buried with his fathers in the city of David: And Asa his son reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/15-8.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=5973" 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">Abijam Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>As for the rest of the acts of Abijam, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/38.htm" title="38: ’ă·ḇî·yām (N-proper-ms) -- Father of (the) sea, an Isr. name. From 'ab and yam; father of sea; Abijam, a king of Judah.">And Abijam</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·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">and was buried</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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/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.">of David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his son</a> <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.">Asa</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/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="/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/15-24.htm">1 Kings 15:24</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="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-13.htm">2 Chronicles 16:13</a></span><br />So in the forty-first year of his reign, Asa died and rested with his fathers.<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="/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="/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="/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="/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/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/16-6.htm">1 Kings 16:6</a></span><br />And Baasha rested with his fathers and was buried in Tirzah, and his son Elah 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="/1_kings/14-20.htm">1 Kings 14:20</a></span><br />And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/14-1.htm">1 Kings 14:1,31</a></b></br> At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">2 Chronicles 14:1</a></b></br> So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years.</p><p class="hdg">Asa</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-9.htm">1 Chronicles 3:9</a></b></br> <i>These were</i> all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7,8</a></b></br> And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Abijam</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Abi'jam</a> <a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-18.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-2.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/18-2.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Abijam</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-31.htm">Abi'jam</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-37.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-12.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Lieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Abijam rested with his fathers</b><br>This phrase indicates the death of Abijam, also known as Abijah, who was the king of Judah. The expression "rested with his fathers" is a common biblical euphemism for death, suggesting a continuation of lineage and tradition. It implies that Abijam was buried in the family tomb, a practice that was significant in maintaining family heritage and honor. This phrase also reflects the biblical theme of mortality and the transient nature of human life, as seen in other passages like <a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8</a> regarding Abraham.<p><b>and was buried in the City of David</b><br>The City of David refers to Jerusalem, specifically the ancient part of the city that David captured from the Jebusites and established as his capital (<a href="/2_samuel/5-7.htm">2 Samuel 5:7</a>). Being buried in the City of David was a mark of honor and legitimacy, signifying Abijam's rightful place in the Davidic line. This location is significant in biblical history as it underscores the importance of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. Archaeological findings in the area, such as the stepped stone structure, provide insights into the city's ancient fortifications and royal tombs.<p><b>and his son Asa reigned in his place</b><br>Asa's ascension to the throne marks a transition in the leadership of Judah. Asa is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, as detailed in later verses (<a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">1 Kings 15:11-15</a>). His reign is characterized by a return to the worship of Yahweh, contrasting with the practices of his predecessors. Asa's rule is significant in the biblical narrative as it highlights the recurring theme of covenant faithfulness and the consequences of idolatry. His reign also sets the stage for future kings and the ongoing struggle between faithfulness to God and the temptation of foreign influences.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abijam.htm">Abijam</a></b><br>Also known as Abijah, he was the king of Judah and the son of Rehoboam. His reign was marked by a continuation of the idolatry and sins of his father.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_of_david.htm">City of David</a></b><br>This is another name for Jerusalem, the capital of the united kingdom of Israel and later the southern kingdom of Judah. It is significant as the burial place of the kings of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>The son of Abijam, Asa became the king of Judah after his father's death. His reign was noted for religious reforms and a return to the worship of Yahweh.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_leadership.htm">The Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>Abijam's short reign serves as a reminder of the impact a leader's faithfulness or lack thereof can have on a nation. Leaders are called to guide their people towards righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_reforms.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Reforms</a></b><br>Asa's reign, which followed Abijam's, was marked by significant religious reforms. This highlights the importance of returning to God and removing idolatry from our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_resting_with_the_fathers.htm">The Significance of Resting with the Fathers</a></b><br>The phrase "rested with his fathers" signifies the end of a life and the continuation of a legacy. It prompts reflection on what kind of legacy we are leaving behind.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_city_of_david.htm">The Role of the City of David</a></b><br>Jerusalem, as the City of David, is a central place of worship and governance. It reminds us of the importance of having a spiritual center in our lives.<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/do_records_support_solomon's_city_builds.htm">According to 1 Kings 9:15, Solomon used forced labor to build key cities, but do historical or archaeological records support such extensive construction under his reign?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_joshua_capture_jerusalem.htm">Did Joshua and the Israelites capture Jerusalem? Yes (Joshua 10:23, 40) No (Joshua 15:63)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/israel_and_judah's_kings.htm">Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?</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 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David</span> [This fact alone should negative Lightfoot's theory as to his name; see note on 1 Kings 14:31]: <span class="cmt_word">and Ass his son reigned in his stead.</span> <span class="accented">The Reign of Asa</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/15-8.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 Abijam</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיָּם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·yām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_38.htm">Strong's 38: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abijam -- 'father of (the) sea', 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">וַיִּקְבְּר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·bə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">בְּעִ֣יר</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 David,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֑ד</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">בְנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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">Asa</span><br /><span class="heb">אָסָ֥א</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">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/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/15-8.htm">1 Kings 15:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/15-8.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 15:8 Abijam slept with his fathers (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 15:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 15:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:9" /></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>