1 Chronicles 13:14

Authorized King James Version

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּשֶׁב֩

H3427

remained

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

אֲר֨וֹן

H727

And the ark

a box

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֜ים

H430

of God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

in his house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

עֹבֵ֥ד

אֱדֹ֖ם

H5654

of Obededom

obed-edom, the name of five israelites

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

in his house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה

H7969

three

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

#10

חֳדָשִׁ֑ים

H2320

months

the new moon; by implication, a month

#11

וַיְבָ֧רֶךְ

H1288

blessed

to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as

#12

יְהוָ֛ה

H3068

And the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#13

אֶת

H853

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

#14

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

in his house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#15

עֹבֵֽד

#16

אֱדֹ֖ם

H5654

of Obededom

obed-edom, the name of five israelites

#17

וְאֶת

H853

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

#18

כָּל

H3605

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

#19

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#20

לֽוֹ׃

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 sovereignty 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

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?