2 Chronicles 28:27 Meaning and Explanation
“And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, even in Jerusalem: but they brought him not into the sepulchres of the kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Ahaz dies and is buried in Jerusalem, but not in the royal tombs; his son Hezekiah succeeds him.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 28:27
Ahaz dies and is buried without royal honors; Hezekiah begins his reign.
What Does 2 Chronicles 28:27 Mean?
When Ahaz dies, he receives burial in Jerusalem, but significantly not in the royal sepulchers where the other kings of Judah rested. This burial distinction marks his status: though he was a king of Judah, his unfaithfulness disqualifies him from the honor of the royal tombs. 'Slept with his fathers' is the standard expression for death, but the denial of proper burial honors adds a final judgment.
His son Hezekiah succeeds him. This transition is crucial for the narrative of 2 Chronicles, as Hezekiah will be a king of radical reform and return to God. The shift from Ahaz to Hezekiah represents a reversal of direction—from escalating apostasy to determined covenant restoration.
2 Chronicles 28:27 in the Original Language
sepulchres (קְבָרִים) — burial places; the denial of royal burial reflects God's rejection of Ahaz's kingship despite his secular authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 28:27
What does 2 Chronicles 28:27 mean?
Ahaz dies and is buried in Jerusalem, but not in the royal tombs; his son Hezekiah succeeds him.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 28:27?
Ahaz dies and is buried without royal honors; Hezekiah begins his reign.