1 Chronicles 23:25

Authorized King James Version

For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֚י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
אָמַ֣ר
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#3
דָּוִ֔יד
H1732
For David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#4
הֵנִ֛יחַ
H5117
hath given rest
to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l
#5
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
The LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
אֱלֹהֵֽי
H430
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
#7
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#8
לְעַמּ֑וֹ
H5971
unto his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#9
וַיִּשְׁכֹּ֥ן
H7931
that they may dwell
to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
#10
בִּירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
H3389
in Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#11
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#12
לְעוֹלָֽם׃
H5769
for ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection