1 Chronicles 23:14

Authorized King James Version

Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמֹשֶׁ֖ה
H4872
Now concerning Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#2
אִ֣ישׁ
H376
the man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#3
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֑ים
H430
of God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#4
בָּנָ֕יו
H1121
his 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
#5
יִקָּרְא֖וּ
H7121
were named
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#6
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
שֵׁ֥בֶט
H7626
of the tribe
a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
#8
הַלֵּוִֽי׃
H3878
of Levi
levi, a son of jacob

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 sovereignty 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

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