1 Chronicles 19:1

Authorized King James Version

Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽיְהִי֙
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
אַֽחֲרֵי
H310
Now it came to pass after this
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#3
כֵ֔ן
H3651
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#4
וַיָּ֕מָת
H4191
died
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
#5
נָחָ֖שׁ
H5176
that Nahash
nachash, the name of two persons apparently non-israelite
#6
מֶ֣לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#7
בְּנ֖וֹ
H1121
and his son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#8
עַמּ֑וֹן
H5983
of Ammon
ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country
#9
וַיִּמְלֹ֥ךְ
H4427
reigned
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
#10
בְּנ֖וֹ
H1121
and his son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#11
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃
H8478
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout 1 Chronicles.

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection