1 Chronicles 27:16

Authorized King James Version

Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַל֙
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#2
שִׁבְטֵ֣י
H7626
Furthermore over the tribes
a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
#3
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#4
לָרֽאוּבֵנִ֣י
H7206
of the Reubenites
a reubenite or descendant of reuben
#5
נָגִ֔יד
H5057
the ruler
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#6
אֱלִיעֶ֖זֶר
H461
was Eliezer
eliezer, the name of a damascene and of ten israelites
#7
בֶּֽן
H1121
the 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
#8
זִכְרִ֑י
H2147
of Zichri
zicri, the name of twelve israelites
#9
לַשִּׁ֨מְעוֹנִ֔י
H8099
of the Simeonites
a shimonite (collectively) or descendants of shimon
#10
שְׁפַטְיָ֖הוּ
H8203
Shephatiah
shephatjah, the name of ten israelites
#11
בֶּֽן
H1121
the 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
#12
מַעֲכָֽה׃
H4601
of Maachah
maakah (or maakath), the name of a place in syria, also of a mesopotamian, of three israelites, and of four israelitesses and one syrian woman

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Chronicles.

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 kingdom of God 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection