2 Kings Chapter 8 · Verse 24

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And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.

Original Language Analysis

וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב slept H7901
וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב slept
Strong's: H7901
Word #: 1 of 13
to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
יוֹרָם֙ And Joram H3141
יוֹרָם֙ And Joram
Strong's: H3141
Word #: 2 of 13
joram, the name of three israelites and one syrian
עִם H5973
עִם
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 3 of 13
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
אֲבֹתָ֖יו with his fathers H1
אֲבֹתָ֖יו with his fathers
Strong's: H1
Word #: 4 of 13
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
וַיִּקָּבֵ֥ר and was buried H6912
וַיִּקָּבֵ֥ר and was buried
Strong's: H6912
Word #: 5 of 13
to inter
עִם H5973
עִם
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 6 of 13
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
אֲבֹתָ֖יו with his fathers H1
אֲבֹתָ֖יו with his fathers
Strong's: H1
Word #: 7 of 13
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
בְּעִ֣יר in the city H5892
בְּעִ֣יר in the city
Strong's: H5892
Word #: 8 of 13
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
דָּוִ֑ד of David H1732
דָּוִ֑ד of David
Strong's: H1732
Word #: 9 of 13
david, the youngest son of jesse
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ reigned H4427
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ reigned
Strong's: H4427
Word #: 10 of 13
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ and Ahaziah H274
אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ and Ahaziah
Strong's: H274
Word #: 11 of 13
achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king
בְנ֖וֹ his son H1121
בְנ֖וֹ his son
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 12 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ H8478
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃
Strong's: H8478
Word #: 13 of 13
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis & Commentary

And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.

This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 8: Prophetic word shapes national events. The prophetic ministry served as God's primary means of covenant enforcement, calling both kings and people to faithfulness. During this period, Israel and Judah struggled with persistent idolatry, particularly Baal worship introduced under Ahab and Jezebel.

The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.

Historical Context

Historical Setting: 2 Kings 8 takes place during the Elisha prophetic ministry, approximately 850-800 BCE. The chapter's theme (Elisha's International Influence) reflects the historical reality of God's compassionate provision through prophetic miracles while both kingdoms struggled with persistent idolatry. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.

Questions for Reflection