1 Kings 22:51 continues the narrative by detailing Ahaziah's reign that began in verse 40, directly following Ahab's death.

1 Kings 22:50 uses the same 'slept with his fathers' formula for Jehoshaphat's death, mirroring Ahab's death in verse 40.

1 Kings 2:10 records David's death with the same 'slept with his fathers' formula — a standard phrase.

In 1 Kings 11:21, the same 'slept with his fathers' idiom describes David's death, paralleling Ahab's death formula here.

In 1 Kings 14:31, the identical formula marks Rehoboam's death and successor, paralleling Ahab's death here.

2 Kings 1:2 follows Ahaziah's reign after Ahab's death, describing his fall and illness—a direct sequel to the succession.

2 Kings 1:17 records Ahaziah's death, completing the story of Ahab's dynasty initiated by Ahab's death in verse 40.

Deuteronomy 31:16 uses 'sleep with your fathers' for Moses' death, an early instance of this death idiom.

2 Samuel 7:12 uses 'lie down with your fathers' for David's death, the same idiom for a king's death here.

2 Chronicles 20:35 describes Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah, Ahab's son, linking back to the succession after Ahab's death.