1 Chronicles 26:10

Authorized King James Version

Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּלְחֹסָ֥ה

H2621

Also Hosah

chosah, an israelite; also a place in palestine

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

בָּנִ֑ים

H1121

had 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

מְרָרִ֖י

H4847

of Merari

merari, an israelite

בָּנִ֑ים

H1121

had 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

שִׁמְרִ֤י

H8113

Simri

shimri, the name of four israelites

לְרֹֽאשׁ׃

H7218

him the chief

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#10

הָיָ֣ה

H1961

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

#11

בְכ֔וֹר

H1060

for though he was not the firstborn

first-born; hence, chief

#12

וַיְשִׂימֵ֥הוּ

H7760

made

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

#13

אָבִ֖יהוּ

yet his father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#14

לְרֹֽאשׁ׃

H7218

him the chief

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

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

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?