1 Chronicles 25:24

Authorized King James Version

The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לְשִׁבְעָ֤ה
The seventeenth
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
#2
עָשָׂר֙
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
#3
לְיָשְׁבְּקָ֔שָׁה
to Joshbekashah
joshbekashah, an israelite
#4
בָּנָ֥יו
he 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
וְאֶחָ֖יו
and his brethren
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#6
שְׁנֵ֥ים
were twelve
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#7
עָשָֽׂר׃
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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