1 Chronicles 22:13

Authorized King James Version

Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אָ֣ז
H227
at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
#2
תַּצְלִ֔יחַ
H6743
Then shalt thou prosper
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#3
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#4
תִּשְׁמ֗וֹר
H8104
if thou takest heed
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#5
לַֽעֲשׂוֹת֙
H6213
to fulfil
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#6
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
הַֽחֻקִּ֣ים
H2706
the statutes
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
#8
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים
H4941
and judgments
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#10
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
צִוָּ֧ה
H6680
charged
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#12
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
which 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
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
H4872
Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#15
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#16
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
H3478
with concerning Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#17
חֲזַ֣ק
H2388
be strong
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#18
וֶֽאֱמָ֔ץ
H553
and of good courage
to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
#19
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#20
תִּירָ֖א
H3372
dread
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
#21
וְאַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#22
תֵּחָֽת׃
H2865
not nor be dismayed
properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear

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

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