1 Chronicles 27:20

Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

Word-by-Word Analysis

בֶּן

H1121

Of the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אֶפְרַ֔יִם

H669

of Ephraim

ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

הוֹשֵׁ֖עַ

H1954

Hoshea

hoshea, the name of five israelites

בֶּן

H1121

Of the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

עֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ

H5812

of Azaziah

azazjah, the name of three israelites

לַֽחֲצִי֙

H2677

of the half

the half or middle

שֵׁ֣בֶט

H7626

tribe

a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan

מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה

H4519

of Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

יוֹאֵ֖ל

H3100

Joel

joel, the name of twelve israelites

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בֶּן

H1121

Of the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#11

פְּדָיָֽהוּ׃

H6305

of Pedaiah

pedajah, the name of six israelites

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 salvation 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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

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?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?