1 Chronicles 27:25

Authorized King James Version

And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַל֙
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#2
הָאֹֽצָר֡וֹת
and over the storehouses
a depository
#3
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
And over the king's
a king
#4
עַזְמָ֖וֶת
was Azmaveth
azmaveth, the name of three israelites and of a place in palestine
#5
בֶּן
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
#6
עֲדִיאֵ֑ל
of Adiel
adiel, the name of three israelites
#7
וְעַ֣ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
הָאֹֽצָר֡וֹת
and over the storehouses
a depository
#9
בַּשָּׂדֶ֞ה
in the fields
a field (as flat)
#10
בֶּֽעָרִ֤ים
in the cities
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#11
וּבַכְּפָרִים֙
and in the villages
a village (as protected by walls)
#12
וּבַמִּגְדָּל֔וֹת
and in the castles
a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
#13
יְהֽוֹנָתָ֖ן
was Jehonathan
jehonathan, the name of four israelites
#14
בֶּן
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
#15
עֻזִּיָּֽהוּ׃
of Uzziah
uzzijah, the name of five israelites

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

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