2 Kings 15:7

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

아사랴가 그 열조와 함께 자매 다윗성에 그 열조와 함께 장사되고 그 아들 요담이 대신하여 왕이 되니라

이 구절의 의미

This verse tells us that King Azariah died and was buried with his ancestors in the city of David. His son, Jotham, then became the new king. It's a straightforward account of a king's death and succession.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine if the principal of your school retired and passed away, and then the next day, a new principal came to take over. That's what happened here with King Azariah and his son, Jotham.

역사적 배경

This verse is part of the Book of 2 Kings, written by an anonymous author around the 6th century BC. It was likely written for the Israelites in exile, to remind them of their history and the lineage of their kings.

오늘의 적용

When we face the death of a loved one or a change in leadership, we can see that life goes on and transitions happen. Just like Jotham took over after his father, we can step up in times of change and continue what we've been given.

주제

• leadership
• death
• succession
• royalty
• burial practices
• historical accounts

관련 구절

• 1 Kings 15:24
• 2 Chronicles 26:23
• 2 Chronicles 27:1
• Matthew 1:9
• Luke 3:33

자주 묻는 질문

Who was Azariah?

Azariah was a king of Judah, known also as Uzziah, who ruled for a long period and was generally considered a good king.

What does 'slept with his fathers' mean?

This is an ancient way of saying someone died, suggesting they joined their ancestors in death.

Why is Jotham's reign mentioned?

It highlights the continuity of kingship and how the role passed from father to son in ancient Israel.

Why was Azariah buried in the city of David?

The city of David was an important burial site for kings, symbolizing their place in the lineage of Israelite leaders.