1 Chronicles 2:33

Authorized King James Version

And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בְּנֵ֥י
H1121
And the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#2
יֽוֹנָתָ֖ן
H3129
of Jonathan
jonathan, the name of ten israelites
#3
פֶּ֣לֶת
H6431
Peleth
peleth, the name of two israelites
#4
וְזָזָ֑א
H2117
and Zaza
zaza, an israelite
#5
אֵ֥לֶּה
H428
these or those
#6
הָי֖וּ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#7
בְּנֵ֥י
H1121
And the sons
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
יְרַחְמְאֵֽל׃
H3396
of Jerahmeel
jerachmeel, the name of three israelites

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 revelation 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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original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