gathered. Figure of speech Euphemismos (App-6) for dying = die, and be buried as all his fathers were, Sheol being the grave. See App-35. Compare Gen_25:8. Psa_26:9. Act_13:36.
word. Hebrew "mouth". Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what was spoken by it. Compare Num_20:12.