1 Chronicles 2:47

Authorized King James Version

And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Gesham, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּבְנֵ֖י
And 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
#2
יָהְדָּ֑י
of Jahdai
jehdai, an israelite
#3
רֶ֧גֶם
Regem
regem, an israelite
#4
וְיוֹתָ֛ם
and Jotham
jotham, the name of three israelites
#5
וְגֵישָׁ֥ן
and Geshan
geshan, an israelite
#6
וָפֶ֖לֶט
and Pelet
pelet, the name of two israelites
#7
וְעֵיפָ֥ה
and Ephah
ephah, the name of a son of midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an israelite and of an israelitess
#8
וָשָֽׁעַף׃
and Shaaph
shaaph, the name of two 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection