2 Chronicles 12:16Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his place.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~913 BC. The king who lost ten tribes dies peacefully in his bed. His 17-year reign ends quietly in the City of David, modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: solemn respect for recording the end of a troubled reign
The original word
shakab (שָׁכַב) — literally 'to lie down,' euphemism for peaceful death
Why it matters
Rehoboam built 15 fortress cities but couldn't prevent Egypt's invasion in year 5
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 12:16
Despite losing most of his kingdom, he died peacefully - God's mercy endured
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just boring genealogy, but it shows God's faithfulness - even failed kings die with dignity in David's city.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 12:16
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 12:16 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 12:16 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include death, succession. Notable phrases: slept with his fathers; buried in the city of David.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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