1 Chronicles 23:22

Authorized King James Version

And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons of Kish took them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּ֙מָת֙

H4191

died

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

אֶלְעָזָ֔ר

H499

And Eleazar

elazar, the name of seven israelites

וְלֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

הָ֥יוּ

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

ל֛וֹ

בְּנֵי

H1121

and had no 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

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

בָּנ֑וֹת

H1323

but daughters

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

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וַיִּשָּׂא֥וּם

H5375

took

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

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בְּנֵי

H1121

and had no 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

#12

קִ֖ישׁ

H7027

of Kish

kish, the name of five israelites

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אֲחֵיהֶֽם׃

H251

and their brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?