2 Chronicles 26:23
“So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial which belonged to the kings; for they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In the field of the burial - i. e. in the same piece of ground, but in a separate sepulchre. As the Law separated off…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They buried him - in the field of the burial - As he was a leper, he was not permitted to be buried in the common…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 26:16-23
Here is the only blot we find on the name of king Uzziah, and it is such a one as lies not on any other of the kings.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the field of the burial R.V. the field of burial. In Kings, "in the city of David."
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture