1 Chronicles 13:6

Authorized King James Version

And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath-jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לְהַֽעֲל֣וֹת
H5927
to bring up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#2
דָּוִ֤יד
H1732
And David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
and all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#5
בַּֽעֲלָ֔תָה
H1173
to Baalah
baalah, the name of three places in palestine
#6
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
קִרְיַ֥ת
H0
#8
יְעָרִ֖ים
H7157
that is to Kirjathjearim
kirjath-jearim or kirjath-arim, a place in palestine
#9
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
לִֽיהוּדָ֑ה
H3063
which belonged to Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#11
לְהַֽעֲל֣וֹת
H5927
to bring up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#12
מִשָּׁ֗ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#13
אֵת֩
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
אֲר֨וֹן
H727
thence the ark
a box
#15
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֧ים׀
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
#16
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#17
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
H3427
that dwelleth
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#18
הַכְּרוּבִ֖ים
H3742
between the cherubims
a cherub or imaginary figure
#19
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#20
נִקְרָ֥א
H7121
is called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#21
שֵֽׁם׃
H8034
whose name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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