1 Chronicles 26:6

Authorized King James Version

Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלִֽשְׁמַעְיָ֤ה
H8098
Also unto Shemaiah
shemajah, the name of twenty-five israelites
#2
בָּנִ֔ים
H1121
his son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#3
נוֹלַ֣ד
H3205
born
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#4
בָּנִ֔ים
H1121
his son
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
הַמִּמְשָׁלִ֖ים
H4474
that ruled
a ruler or (abstractly) rule
#6
לְבֵ֣ית
H1004
throughout the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#7
אֲבִיהֶ֑ם
H1
of their father
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#8
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#9
גִבּ֥וֹרֵי
H1368
for they were mighty men
powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
#10
חַ֖יִל
H2428
of valour
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
#11
הֵֽמָּה׃
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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