2 Chronicles 27:9Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~735 BC. Royal funeral procession carrying King Jotham's body to the family tomb in the ancient City of David necropolis, Israel.
The emotion here: reverent finality closing a faithful life
The original word
shakab (שָׁכַב) — to lie down in death, peaceful rest with ancestors
Why it matters
City of David tombs were carved into bedrock—some survive today near the Kidron Valley
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 27:9
'Slept with fathers' was the highest honor—wicked kings were denied this burial phrase
Common misconceptionModern readers see this as just death records, but 'slept with fathers' was ancient Israel's highest posthumous honor—reserved for faithful kings.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 27:9
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 27:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 27:9 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United 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; 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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