1 Chronicles 28:5

Authorized King James Version

And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמִכָּ֨ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
בְנִ֔י
H1121
And of all my 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
#3
כִּ֚י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#4
רַבִּ֣ים
H7227
me many
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
#5
בְנִ֔י
H1121
And of all my 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
#6
נָ֥תַן
H5414
hath given
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#7
לִ֖י
H0
#8
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
for the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
וַיִּבְחַר֙
H977
he hath chosen
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
#10
בִּשְׁלֹמֹ֣ה
H8010
Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#11
בְנִ֔י
H1121
And of all my 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
#12
לָשֶׁ֗בֶת
H3427
to sit
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#13
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#14
כִּסֵּ֛א
H3678
upon the throne
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
#15
מַלְכ֥וּת
H4438
of the kingdom
a rule; concretely, a dominion
#16
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
for the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#17
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#18
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
over Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection