1 Chronicles 26:21

Authorized King James Version

As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בְּנֵ֨י
As concerning the 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
#2
לְלַעְדָּ֥ן
Laadan
ladan, the name of two israelites
#3
בְּנֵ֨י
As concerning the 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
#4
הַגֵּֽרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
of the Gershonite
a gereshonite or descendant of gereshon
#5
לְלַעְדָּ֥ן
Laadan
ladan, the name of two israelites
#6
רָאשֵׁ֧י
chief
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#7
הָֽאָב֛וֹת
H1
fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#8
לְלַעְדָּ֥ן
Laadan
ladan, the name of two israelites
#9
הַגֵּֽרְשֻׁנִּ֖י
of the Gershonite
a gereshonite or descendant of gereshon
#10
יְחִיאֵלִֽי׃
were Jehieli
a jechielite or descendant of jechiel

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