Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 24:16

"And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, and toward God and his house." — 2 Chronicles 24:16 (ASV)

Among the kings. —Literally, with. Because he had done good; and also, perhaps, as having been regent for so many years, and connected by marriage with the royal house (2 Chronicles 22:11).