And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.
Ver. 15. Thou shalt go to thy fathers.] The "spirits of just men made perfect"; all the court of heaven shall meet thee, and welcome thee into their society. That brave Panegyris, Hebrews 12:22,23 .
In peace.] So Josiah did, according to the promise, though he died in battle. 2Ch 34:28 God made war to be peace to him. a
In a good old age.] Heb., With a good hoar head, which is "a crown," when "found in the way of righteousness". Pro 16:31
a Bellum, cui nos instamus, pax est, non bellum. - Zuingl. apud Melch. Adam.