1 Chronicles 11:10

Authorized King James Version

These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֵ֨לֶּה
H428
these or those
#2
רָאשֵׁ֤י
H7218
These also are the chief
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#3
הַגִּבֹּרִים֙
H1368
of the mighty men
powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
#4
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
לְדָוִ֔יד
H1732
whom David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#6
הַמִּתְחַזְּקִ֨ים
H2388
had who strengthened
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#7
עִמּ֧וֹ
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#8
בְמַלְכוּת֛וֹ
H4438
themselves with him in his kingdom
a rule; concretely, a dominion
#9
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#10
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
and with all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#12
לְהַמְלִיכ֑וֹ
H4427
to make him king
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
#13
כִּדְבַ֥ר
H1697
according to the word
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#14
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#15
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#16
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
and with all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection