2 Chronicles 24:15

Jehoiada’s Death and Burial · 2 Chronicles 24:15–16
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Translations

Modern
When Jehoiada was old and full of years, he died at the age of 130.
Traditional
But Jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days when he died; an hundred and thirty years old was he when he died.
Literal
And Jehoiada grew old and was full of days, and he died a son of a hundred and thirty years in his death.
Latin
Senuit autem Jojada plenus dierum, et mortuus est cum esset centum triginta annorum:

Original

Hebrew
English
When Jehoiada was old and full of years, he died at the age of 130.

Notes

Living to 130 years shows that Jehoiada received a great blessing from the Lord. His royal burial as a priest-king also shows the people's great respect for him.

Theme notes and profiles

Manasseh

People

Jehoiada: High priest who overthrew Athaliah and crowned Joash

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoash Temple

Topics

Jehoiada: A High Priest: Death of Longevity: Jehoiada, One-Hundred and Thirty Years