1 Chronicles 29:28

Authorized King James Version

And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּ֙מָת֙

H4191

And he died

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

בְּשֵׂיבָ֣ה

H7872

old age

טוֹבָ֔ה

H2896

in a good

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good

שְׂבַ֥ע

H7649

full

satiated (in a pleasant or disagreeable sense)

יָמִ֖ים

H3117

of days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

עֹ֣שֶׁר

H6239

riches

wealth

וְכָב֑וֹד

H3519

and honour

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ

H4427

reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה

H8010

and Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

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בְנ֖וֹ

H1121

his 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

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תַּחְתָּֽיו׃

H8478

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

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 29 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?