# Jehoash lay down with his ancestors

This a polite way to say that Jehoash died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]])

# Jeroboam sat on his throne

Here "sat on his throne" refers to ruling as king. Alternate translation: "Jeroboam became king after him" or "Jeroboam began to rule after him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])