But David did take the fort of Zion. This fort became the City of David. [24])
1 Kings 2:10 - Easy To Read Version Then David died. He was buried in the City of David. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So David slept with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. American Standard Version (1901) And David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. Common English Bible Then David lay down with his ancestors and was buried in David’s City. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, David slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. |
But David did take the fort of Zion. This fort became the City of David. [24])
David lived in the fort and called it “The City of David.” [27] David built the area called the Millo. [28] He also built more buildings inside the city.
“When your life is finished, you will die and be buried with your ancestors. But then I will make one of your own children become the king.
{You must do something before you die.} If you don’t, then after you are buried with your fathers, those men will say that Solomon and I are criminals.”
In Egypt, Hadad heard that David had died. He also heard that Joab, the commander of the army was dead. So Hadad said to Pharaoh, “Let me go home to my own country.”
Then Solomon died and was buried with his ancestors. [148] He was buried in the city of David, his father. Then Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, became the next king after him.
Rehoboam died and was buried with his ancestors. [179] He was buried with his ancestors in the City of David. [180] (His mother was Naamah. She was an Ammonite.) Rehoboam’s son, Abijah became the next king after him.
Asa died and he was buried in the City of David, [185] his ancestor. Then Jehoshaphat, Asa’s son, became the new king after him.
When Abijah died he was buried in the City of David. [182] Abijah’s son Asa became the new king after him.
Ahaziah was the son of Ahab. He became king of Israel during the 17th year that King Jehoshaphat ruled Judah. Ahaziah ruled in Samaria for two years.
Solomon made an agreement with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, by marrying his daughter. Solomon brought her to the City of David. [11] At this time, Solomon was still building his palace and the temple of the Lord. Solomon was also building a wall around Jerusalem.
Then King Solomon called together all the elders of Israel, the heads of the family groups, and the leaders of the families of Israel. He asked them to come to him in Jerusalem. Solomon wanted them to join in bringing the Box of the Agreement [101] from the City of David [102] into the temple.
The people brought Amaziah’s body back on horses. Amaziah was buried at Jerusalem with his ancestors [164] in the City of David. [165]
Jotham {died and} was buried with his ancestors. [183] Jotham was buried in the City of David [184] his ancestor. [185] Jotham’s son Ahaz became the new king after him.
Ahaz {died and} was buried with his ancestors [196] in the City of David. [197] Ahaz’s son Hezekiah became the new king after him.
Jehoram {died and} was buried with his ancestors [102] in the City of David. [103] Jehoram’s son Ahaziah became the new king.
Ahaziah’s servants carried his body in the chariot to Jerusalem. They buried Ahaziah in his tomb with his ancestors [115] in the City of David. [116]
Then David made his home in the fortress. {\cf2\super [114]} That is why it is named the City of David. {\cf2\super [115]}
David died when he was old. David had lived a good, long life. David had many riches and honors. And David’s son Solomon became the new king after him.
The people buried Jehoiada in David’s City where the kings are buried. The people buried Jehoiada there because in his life he did much good in Israel for God and for God’s temple. {\cf2\super [277]}
Then Solomon rested with his ancestors. {\cf2\super [160]} The people buried him in the City of David his father. Solomon’s son Rehoboam became the new king in Solomon’s place.
David did God’s will during the time he lived. Then he died and was buried like all his ancestors. And his body did rot in the grave!
“My brothers, I can tell you truly about David, {\cf2\super [32]} our ancestor. He died and was buried. His grave is still here with us today.