2 Kings 15:7

So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

Cross-reference

In 2 Kings 15:6, the summary of Azariah's acts precedes his death — the standard concluding formula.

In 2 Kings 15:32, this synchronism records Jotham's reign beginning, continuing the narrative of his succession from Azariah in 15:7.

In 2 Kings 15:36, the closing formula for Jotham's reign bookends the account that began with his succession in 15:7.

2 Chronicles 26:23 parallels this verse exactly, describing Uzziah's death and burial.

Isaiah 6:1 Historical context

Isaiah 6:1 cites the year of King Uzziah's death as a temporal marker, directly referencing this event.

Matthew 1:9 Historical context

In Matthew 1:9, the genealogy lists Uzziah (Azariah) as father of Jotham, directly paralleling the succession in 15:7.