2 Chronicles 12:16

16 Rehoboam rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. And Abijah his son succeeded him as king.

2 Chronicles 12:16 in Other Translations

16 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.

16 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David, and Abijah his son reigned in his place.

16 When Rehoboam died, he was buried in the City of David. Then his son Abijah became the next king.

16 Rehoboam died and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Abijah ruled after him.

16 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.

16 Rehoboam lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. His son Abijah succeeded him as king.

16 Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. His son Abijah became king in his place.

16 Rehoboam joined the members of his family who had already died. His body was buried in the City of David. His son Abijah became the next king after him.

2 Chronicles 12:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 12:16

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 12:15).

2 Chronicles 12:16 In-Context

14 He did evil because he had not set his heart on seeking the LORD.

15 As for the events of Rehoboam’s reign, from beginning to end, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the prophet and of Iddo the seer that deal with genealogies? There was continual warfare between Rehoboam and Jeroboam.

16 Rehoboam rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. And Abijah his son succeeded him as king.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Chronicles 3:10
• 2. S 2 Chronicles 11:20