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Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his place.

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A Dishonorable Burial

Commentators like John Gill highlight a subtle but significant detail in Ahaz's burial. While the text says he was buried 'in the city of David,' it's noted that he was not placed in the official royal tombs with kings like David and Solomon. This exclusion served as a posthumous statement on his wicked and unfaithful reign.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 16:20

17th Century

Pastor

And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his
fathers in the city of David

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 16:17–20

17th Century

Minister

Ahaz showed contempt for the Sabbath, and thus opened a wide entrance for all kinds of sin. This he did for the king of Assyria. When those who hav…