In 2 Chronicles 24:25, Joash's burial contrasts sharply — he was not buried among kings because he killed Jehoiada's son.

2 Chronicles 23:1-21 describes Jehoiada's role in overthrowing Athaliah and crowning Joash—the good deeds for which he was honored.

2 Chronicles 31:20 uses similar language for Hezekiah ('did what was good and right'), showing a pattern of commendation for godly leaders.

In 1 Samuel 2:30, God says 'those who honor me I will honor' — Jehoiada's burial among kings fulfills this, explaining his high honor.

2 Kings 12:7 shows Jehoiada involved in temple repairs under Joash—another specific good deed toward God's house.

2 Kings 21:18 notes the evil king Manasseh was buried in a garden, not among kings—contrasting Jehoiada's honorable burial in the city of David.

Proverbs 10:7 echoes that the righteous are blessed in memory — Jehoiada's burial among kings exemplifies this.

1 Kings 2:10 shows David also buried in the city of David, confirming it as the royal burial site—highlighting Jehoiada's unique honor.

Nehemiah 13:14 records Nehemiah's prayer that God remember his good deeds for the temple, echoing Jehoiada's work for God's house.

Isaiah 14:18 notes kings sleep in glory — Jehoiada, though not a king, received kingly burial honor.

2 Samuel 5:7 identifies the 'city of David' as the stronghold of Zion, giving geographical context to Jehoiada's burial place.