What are the Kings' Sepulchres?

The Kings' Sepulchres were the royal tombs in Jerusalem where many of the kings of Judah were buried. They are specifically mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:20 in reference to the burial of King Jehoram, who was not buried there due to his wickedness.

Where in the Bible are the Kings' Sepulchres mentioned?

The primary reference is 2 Chronicles 21:20, which notes King Jehoram's exclusion from them. Other kings, like David (1 Kings 2:10) and Asa (2 Chronicles 16:14), were buried in their own tombs, often associated with the City of David.

Why are the Kings' Sepulchres significant?

They signify honor and a legacy of faithfulness to God. Being buried in the royal tombs was a mark of a king's righteous reign, while exclusion, as with Jehoram, was a powerful statement of divine disapproval for turning away from God.

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Kings' Sepulchres

Kings' Sepulchres (2Ch 21:20). ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia. See JERUSALEM,VIII .

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