1 Chronicles 29:23

Authorized King James Version

Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּ֣שֶׁב

H3427

sat on

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

שְׁ֠לֹמֹה

H8010

Then Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

כִּסֵּ֨א

H3678

the throne

properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)

יְהוָ֧ה׀

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

לְמֶ֛לֶךְ

H4428

as king

a king

תַּֽחַת

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

דָּוִ֥יד

H1732

instead of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

אָבִ֖יו

his father

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

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וַיַּצְלַ֑ח

H6743

and prospered

to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

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וַיִּשְׁמְע֥וּ

H8085

obeyed

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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אֵלָ֖יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

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כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

and all Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?