Following the king's death, the immediate focus shifts to the respectful return of his remains. His body is transported on horseback, making the journey from the city of Lachish to his final resting place [ביאור שטיינזלץ].
He is ultimately buried in a location known as the city of Judah. This title specifically refers to Jerusalem, also known as the city of Zion, which served as the central and most significant city within the territory belonging to the tribe of Judah [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].