1 Chronicles 22:13

Authorized King James Version

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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.

Original Language Analysis

אָ֣ז H227
אָ֣ז
Strong's: H227
Word #: 1 of 22
at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
תַּצְלִ֔יחַ Then shalt thou prosper H6743
תַּצְלִ֔יחַ Then shalt thou prosper
Strong's: H6743
Word #: 2 of 22
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
אִם H518
אִם
Strong's: H518
Word #: 3 of 22
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
תִּשְׁמ֗וֹר if thou takest heed H8104
תִּשְׁמ֗וֹר if thou takest heed
Strong's: H8104
Word #: 4 of 22
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
לַֽעֲשׂוֹת֙ to fulfil H6213
לַֽעֲשׂוֹת֙ to fulfil
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 5 of 22
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 6 of 22
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַֽחֻקִּ֣ים the statutes H2706
הַֽחֻקִּ֣ים the statutes
Strong's: H2706
Word #: 7 of 22
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 8 of 22
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים and judgments H4941
הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים and judgments
Strong's: H4941
Word #: 9 of 22
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
אֲשֶׁ֨ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 10 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
צִוָּ֧ה charged H6680
צִוָּ֧ה charged
Strong's: H6680
Word #: 11 of 22
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
יְהוָ֛ה which the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֛ה which the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 12 of 22
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 13 of 22
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מֹשֶׁ֖ה Moses H4872
מֹשֶׁ֖ה Moses
Strong's: H4872
Word #: 14 of 22
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 15 of 22
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל with concerning Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל with concerning Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 16 of 22
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
חֲזַ֣ק be strong H2388
חֲזַ֣ק be strong
Strong's: H2388
Word #: 17 of 22
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
וֶֽאֱמָ֔ץ and of good courage H553
וֶֽאֱמָ֔ץ and of good courage
Strong's: H553
Word #: 18 of 22
to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
אַל H408
אַל
Strong's: H408
Word #: 19 of 22
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּירָ֖א dread H3372
תִּירָ֖א dread
Strong's: H3372
Word #: 20 of 22
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
וְאַל H408
וְאַל
Strong's: H408
Word #: 21 of 22
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תֵּחָֽת׃ not nor be dismayed H2865
תֵּחָֽת׃ not nor be dismayed
Strong's: H2865
Word #: 22 of 22
properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear

Analysis & Commentary

David's charge to Solomon echoes Moses's charge to Joshua: '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.' Prosperity is conditioned on obedience ('if thou takest heed') to God's revealed law. The command to courage ('be strong... courage') with prohibition against fear ('dread not, nor be dismayed') recognizes that obedience requires bravery. This isn't works-salvation but covenant stipulation - those trusting God obey His Word and experience blessing. Christ perfectly fulfilled the law and now empowers believers to obey through His Spirit.

Historical Context

David's public charge (c. 971 BCE) established Solomon's kingdom on obedience to Mosaic law. This emphasis on Torah observance as path to prosperity characterized Deuteronomistic theology and shaped Israel's self-understanding as covenant people.

Questions for Reflection