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2 Kings 14:20
And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David.

and buried him with his fathers
The phrase "buried him with his fathers" is a common biblical expression indicating that Amaziah was laid to rest in the royal tombs, alongside previous kings of Judah. This burial practice underscores the importance of family lineage and the continuation of the Davidic line, which is central to the biblical narrative. It also reflects the cultural emphasis on honoring one's ancestors and maintaining family heritage. The burial of kings with their ancestors is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, seen in the accounts of other kings such as David and Solomon.

in the City of Judah
The "City of Judah" refers to Jerusalem, the capital city and spiritual center of the kingdom of Judah. Jerusalem holds significant historical and theological importance as the site of the Temple, the dwelling place of God among His people. The city's mention here emphasizes its role as the final resting place for the kings of Judah, reinforcing its status as the heart of the nation. Jerusalem's prominence in biblical prophecy and its connection to the lineage of David, from which Jesus Christ is descended, further highlights its importance in the biblical narrative.

“They carried him back” signals that Amaziah’s body did not remain where he was assassinated in Lachish (2 Chronicles 25:27). Loyal subjects retrieved him—an act of respect that echoes how Saul’s men rescued his body from Philistine territory (1 Samuel 31:11-13). Though Amaziah’s reign ended in disgrace, God’s providence allowed a dignified return, fulfilling the pattern seen when Joash was also brought back for burial (2 Chronicles 24:25). In each case the Lord preserved Israel’s covenant line even when kings faltered.

Transporting a royal corpse “on horses” reflected honor and urgency:

• Horses were symbols of royal power (1 Kings 10:26).

• A swift return prevented desecration (seeRuth 1:6 for haste tied to covenant loyalty).

• The phrase matches the parallel record in2 Kings 14:20, underscoring the historical reliability of both narratives. God ensured that even a flawed king received kingly treatment because the throne of David remained integral to His redemptive plan (2 Samuel 7:16).

Burial communicated closure and communal memory:

• Scripture consistently values proper burial (Genesis 25:9;Matthew 27:57-60).

• Unlike King Jehoram, who “passed away to no one’s regret” (2 Chronicles 21:20), Amaziah was still given the dignity of burial, showing God’s mercy amid judgment.

• The act fulfilled covenantal customs tied to the land (Genesis 23:20), reinforcing that Judah’s kingship, though chastened, was still God-ordained.

Being “with his fathers” placed Amaziah in the line of David despite his failings:

• Burial among ancestors affirmed continuity (1 Kings 2:10).

• It warned future generations: even kings accountable to God face consequences, yet God’s promises stand (2 Chronicles 9:31;2 Chronicles 26:2).

• The phrase anticipates the ultimate Son of David who would also be buried yet rise, guaranteeing the eternal throne (Acts 2:29-32).

The “City of Judah” (also called the City of David, Jerusalem;2 Samuel 5:7) was the covenant capital:

• Royal tombs were there (2 Kings 14:20;2 Chronicles 32:33).

• Returning Amaziah to Jerusalem kept kingdom identity centered on God’s chosen place (Deuteronomy 12:5).

• Even in national decline, God anchored His people to the city destined for the Messiah’s crucifixion and resurrection (Luke 9:31).

2 Chronicles 25:28 records more than funeral logistics. God ensured Amaziah’s respectful return, royal conveyance, honored burial, ancestral connection, and placement in Jerusalem. Each detail underscores divine faithfulness to David’s line, reveals both mercy and judgment, and points forward to the greater King whose burial and resurrection would secure eternal hope.

In the city of Judah.--A transcriber's mistake forcity of David, as it is in Kings and all the old versions, as well as some Heb. MSS.

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