2 Kings 16:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.”
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Read Full Chapter →Ahaz died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Hezekiah became king in his place.
What Does 2 Kings 16:20 Mean?
Ahaz's reign ends with the customary phrase 'slept with his fathers,' and he is buried in David's city. His son Hezekiah succeeds him, a name the attentive reader greets with hope, for Hezekiah will prove to be one of Judah's most faithful kings, undoing much of his father's harm.
Even the darkest chapter is not the final word. From the household of faithless Ahaz comes Hezekiah, who will seek the Lord with his whole heart. God's purposes are not exhausted by one failed generation; He raises up renewal where we might expect only ruin. The line of David continues, carrying forward the promise that will one day arrive in Christ, the true and everlasting King.
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What does 2 Kings 16:20 mean?
Ahaz died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David, and his son Hezekiah became king in his place.