2 Chronicles 28:27

Afrikaans Bible (ABA) 2007 (Bybel vir almal)

Agas het gesterf, en hulle het hom begrawe in die stad, in Jerusalem. Ja, hulle het hom nie begrawe in die grafte waar hulle die konings van Israel begrawe het nie. Sy seun Hiskia het koning geword ná hom.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Ahaz, a king of Judah, died and was buried in Jerusalem but not in the royal tombs. His son, Hezekiah, became the next king. The verse highlights the lack of honor given to Ahaz due to his poor reign.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game and you don't play well. You still get to play with your friends, but they don't give you a special prize. That's like what happened to Ahaz. He was a king, but he didn't do a good job, so he didn't get a special burial.

Historical Background

2 Chronicles was likely written by a priest or scribe during the post-exilic period, around the 4th century BCE, to encourage the people of Judah to follow God's laws. It reflects the theological perspective of the time, emphasizing the consequences of the kings' actions.

Living It Out Today

Think about a situation where someone's poor choices result in a lack of respect. For example, a student who consistently cheats might not be trusted by teachers and peers, even if they continue to be part of the class.

Topics

• kings
• judgment
• burial
• consequences
• royalty
• reign

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 15:24
• 2 Chronicles 21:20
• 1 Kings 22:40
• 2 Kings 21:26
• 2 Chronicles 24:25

Frequently Asked Questions

Why wasn't Ahaz buried with other kings?

Ahaz wasn't buried with other kings because his reign was seen as unrighteous, leading to a lack of honor in his burial.

What was Ahaz's reign like?

Ahaz's reign was marked by idolatry and unrighteousness, which led to negative consequences for the kingdom of Judah.

How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?

This verse relates to other passages about kings and their burials, showing the consequences of their reigns, such as those of Jehoram and Manasseh.

What can we learn from this verse?

We can learn about the importance of following God's laws and the consequences of unrighteous actions, which can affect how we are remembered and treated.