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2 Chronicles 24:15
When Jehoiada was old and full of years, he died at the age of 130.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records the conclusion of Jehoiada’s life after he directed the restoration of temple worship and the collection of contributions. The narrative places this report immediately after the completion of the temple renovations and the regular presentation of burnt offerings during his lifetime.
The words — וַ/יִּזְקַן (va/i.yiz.Kan) means "and he became old," and וַ/יִּשְׂבַּע (va/i.yis.Ba') means "and he was satisfied." Paired with יָמִים (ya.Mim, "days"), the literal phrasing states that his days were filled or completed at the specific age of 130.
The thread — The death notice connects to the burial honor in 2 Chronicles 24:16 and parallels the patriarchal lifespan formula in Genesis 15:15 and 25:8. The supplied Genesis 47:9 reference functions only as an age marker in Jacob’s speech to Pharaoh, not as a death account.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to note the precise end of Jehoiada’s active ministry and his recorded lifespan. It sets the structural boundary between the era of temple restoration and the subsequent spiritual decline that follows.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
But Jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days when he died; an hundred and thirty years old was he when he died.
Cross-references
- Genesis 15:15 You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.
- Genesis 25:8 And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.
- Genesis 47:9 “My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.”
- 1 Chronicles 23:1 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
- Job 5:26 You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.
- Psalms 90:10 The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
- Psalms 91:16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”