They buried him in his own tombs, which he had hewn out for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odors and various kinds [of spices] prepared by the perfumers` are: and they made a very great burning for him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The explanation for the plural term “sepulchres” is found in the note on 1 Kings 13:30.

The burning of spices in honor of a king …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And they buried him. — The particulars of this verse are also added by the chronicler.

In his own sepulchres. — Therefore,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they buried him in his own sepulchres which he had made
for himself in the city of David

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A plain and faithful reproof was given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord for making a league with Syria. God is displeased when he is distrusted, and…

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