1 Chronicles 1:23

Authorized King James Version

And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אוֹפִ֥יר

H211

And Ophir

ophir, the name of a son of joktan, and of a gold region in the east

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

חֲוִילָ֖ה

H2341

and Havilah

chavilah, the name of two or three eastern regions; also perhaps of two men

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

יוֹבָ֑ב

H3103

and Jobab

jobab, the name of two israelites and of three foreigners

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֵ֖לֶּה

H428

these or those

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

All these were the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

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יָקְטָֽן׃

H3355

of Joktan

joktan, an arabian patriarch

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?