1 Chronicles 28:6

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

And he said

to say (used with great latitude)

לִ֔י

שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה

H8010

unto me Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

לְבֵ֔ן

H1121

him to be my 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

הֽוּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

יִבְנֶ֥ה

H1129

he shall build

to build (literally and figuratively)

בֵיתִ֖י

H1004

my house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

וַחֲצֵֽרוֹתָ֑י

H2691

and my courts

a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#10

בָחַ֨רְתִּי

H977

for I have chosen

properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select

#11

ב֥וֹ

#12

לִי֙

#13

לְבֵ֔ן

H1121

him to be my 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

#14

וַֽאֲנִ֖י

H589

#15

אֶֽהְיֶה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#16

לּ֥וֹ

#17

לְאָֽב׃

and I will be his father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?