1 Kings 22:40
1 Kings 22:40 in Multiple Translations
And Ahab rested with his fathers, and his son Ahaziah reigned in his place.
So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
So Ahab was put to rest with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son became king in his place.
Ahab died and his son Ahaziah succeeded him as king.
So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his sonne reigned in his stead.
And Ahab lieth with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son reigneth in his stead.
So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place.
So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
So Achab slept with his fathers, and Ochozias his son reigned in his stead.
When Ahab died, his body was buried where his ancestors were buried. Then his son Ahaziah became king.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 22:40
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1 Kings 22:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁכַּ֥ב
אַחְאָ֖ב
עִם
אֲבֹתָ֑י/ו
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֛ךְ
אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ
בְנ֖/וֹ
תַּחְתָּֽי/ו
וַ/יִּשְׁכַּ֥ב
shâkab
H7901
to lie down
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַחְאָ֖ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
Ahab
N-proper
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
אֲבֹתָ֑י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֛ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ
ʼĂchazyâh
H274
Ahaziah
N-proper
בְנ֖/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
תַּחְתָּֽי/ו
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 22:40
וַ/יִּשְׁכַּ֥ב
shâkab
H7901
"to lie down"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To lie down can mean to rest, sleep, or have sexual relations, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible. It can also mean to relax or be at rest.
Definition: : lay_down/lie_with 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. See also: Genesis 19:4; 1 Kings 11:43; Psalms 3:6.
אַחְאָ֖ב
ʼAchʼâb
H256
"Ahab"
N-proper
Ahab was a king of Israel who lived a long time ago. He was married to a queen named Jezebel and did many bad things. The prophet Jeremiah also wrote about a different man named Ahab.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.29.21; son of: Kolaiah (H6964H) § Ahab = "father's brother" 1) king of Israel, son of Omri, husband of Jezebel 2) false prophet executed by Nebuchadrezzar, time of Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: Ahab. See also: 1 Kings 16:28; 1 Kings 22:40; Jeremiah 29:21.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אֲבֹתָ֑י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֛ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ
ʼĂchazyâh
H274
"Ahaziah"
N-proper
Ahaziah was a king of Judah and Israel, mentioned in 2 Kings 8:24 and 2 Chronicles 21:17. His name means Jehovah holds or possesses, and he was the son of Jehoram and Athaliah. Ahaziah had a brother and a son, and was also known as Jehoahaz.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.8.24; son of: Jehoram (H3088) and Athaliah (H6271); brother of: Jehosheba (H3089); married to Zibiah (H6645); father of: Joash (H3101I); also called Jehoahaz at 2Ch.21.17; § Ahaziah = "Jehovah (Yahu) holds (possesses)" 1) ruler of Israel, son of Ahab 2) ruler of Judah, son of Jehoram (Joram)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Ahaziah. See also: 1 Kings 22:40; 2 Kings 11:1; 2 Chronicles 22:11.
בְנ֖/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
תַּחְתָּֽי/ו
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 22:40
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Context — Ahab’s Defeat and Death
38And the chariot was washed at the pool of Samaria where the prostitutes bathed, and the dogs licked up Ahab’s blood, according to the word that the LORD had spoken.
39As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
40And Ahab rested with his fathers, and his son Ahaziah reigned in his place.
41In the fourth year of Ahab’s reign over Israel, Jehoshaphat son of Asa became king of Judah. 42Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His mother’s name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 7:12 | And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 1:17 | So Ahaziah died according to the word of the LORD that Elijah had spoken. And since he had no son, Jehoram succeeded him in the second year of the reign of Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat over Judah. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 1:2 | Now Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria and injured himself. So he sent messengers and instructed them: “Go inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I will recover from this injury.” |
| 4 | 1 Kings 2:10 | Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 31:16 | And the LORD said to Moses, “You will soon rest with your fathers, and these people will rise up and prostitute themselves with the foreign gods of the land they are entering. They will forsake Me and break the covenant I have made with them. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 22:51 | In the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Ahaziah son of Ahab became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria two years. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 20:35 | Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 11:21 | When Hadad heard in Egypt that David had rested with his fathers and that Joab, the commander of the army, was dead, he said to Pharaoh, “Let me go, that I may return to my own country.” |
| 9 | 1 Kings 14:31 | And Rehoboam rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David; his mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. And his son Abijam reigned in his place. |
1 Kings 22:40 Summary
This verse, 1 Kings 22:40, tells us that Ahab, the king of Israel, died and was buried with his ancestors. His son Ahaziah then became the new king. This shows us that even though Ahab did many wrong things, God is still in control and has a plan for His people. As we read in Psalm 115:3, God's plans are not like ours, and He works everything out for our good. Ahab's life and death remind us to follow God's commands, as taught in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, and to trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 103:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Ahab to 'rest with his fathers' in 1 Kings 22:40?
This phrase means that Ahab died and was buried with his ancestors, as seen in other passages like 1 Kings 14:31 and 1 Kings 15:24, where it signifies the end of a king's reign and life.
Why does the Bible mention Ahab's son Ahaziah reigned in his place?
The Bible mentions Ahaziah to show the continuation of the royal lineage and to set the stage for the events that will unfold in the next chapters, as Ahaziah's reign is also discussed in 2 Kings 1:1-18.
Is Ahab's death a fulfillment of any prophecy?
Yes, Ahab's death is a fulfillment of the prophecy spoken by the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 21:19, which declared that the dogs would lick up Ahab's blood, and this is also referenced in 1 Kings 22:38.
What can we learn from Ahab's life and death?
Ahab's life and death serve as a reminder of the consequences of sin and disobedience, as seen in 1 Kings 21:25-26, and the importance of following God's commands, as taught in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and other passages.
Reflection Questions
- What are the consequences of a life lived in disobedience to God, and how can we learn from Ahab's example?
- In what ways can we prioritize following God's commands in our own lives, just as the Bible teaches in Deuteronomy 28:1-2?
- How does the transition of power from Ahab to Ahaziah impact our understanding of God's sovereignty and plan for His people?
- What does Ahab's death reveal about the nature of God's justice and mercy, as discussed in Psalm 89:14 and other passages?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 22:40
So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead,] Of whom more is said in the latter part of this chapter, and in the following book.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 22:40
So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 22:40
1 Kings 22:40 So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.Ver. 40. So Ahab slept with his fathers,] i.e., Died, as his predecessors had done before him. The mortal scythe is master of the royal sceptre.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 22:40
40. Ahaziah his son] Ahaziah was the elder son of Ahab, and died subsequently in consequence of a fall (2 Kings 1:17) and was succeeded by his brother Jehoram (2 Kings 3:1).
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