1 Chronicles 14:2

Authorized King James Version

And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֵּ֣דַע
H3045
perceived
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#2
דָּוִ֔יד
H1732
And David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#4
הֱכִינ֧וֹ
H3559
had confirmed
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#5
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
that the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
לְמֶ֖לֶךְ
H4428
him king
a king
#7
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#9
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#10
נִשֵּׂ֤את
H5375
was lifted up
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#11
לְמַ֙עְלָה֙
H4605
on high
properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc
#12
מַלְכוּת֔וֹ
H4438
for his kingdom
a rule; concretely, a dominion
#13
בַּֽעֲב֖וּר
H5668
properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that
#14
עַמּ֥וֹ
H5971
because of his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#15
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
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

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 kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show imperial and royal imagery familiar to subjects of ancient monarchies, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection