1 Chronicles 26:22

Authorized King James Version

The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בְּנֵ֖י
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
יְחִֽיאֵלִ֑י
of Jehieli
a jechielite or descendant of jechiel
#3
זֵתָם֙
Zetham
zetham, an israelite
#4
וְיוֹאֵ֣ל
and Joel
joel, the name of twelve israelites
#5
אָחִ֔יו
his brother
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#6
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
אֹֽצְר֖וֹת
which were over the treasures
a depository
#8
בֵּ֥ית
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#9
יְהוָֽה׃
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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