1 Chronicles 2:22

Authorized King James Version

And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּשְׂג֖וּב
And Segub
segub, the name of two israelites
#2
הוֹלִ֣יד
begat
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#3
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
יָאִ֑יר
Jair
jair, the name of four israelites
#5
וַֽיְהִי
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#6
ל֗וֹ
H0
#7
עֶשְׂרִ֤ים
and twenty
twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
#8
וְשָׁלוֹשׁ֙
who had three
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
#9
עָרִ֔ים
cities
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#10
בְּאֶ֖רֶץ
in the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#11
הַגִּלְעָֽד׃
of Gilead
gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection