1 Chronicles 29:6

Authorized King James Version

Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּֽתְנַדְּבוּ֩

H5068

offered willingly

to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously

וּלְשָׂרֵ֖י

H8269

Then the chief

a head person (of any rank or class)

הָֽאָב֜וֹת

of the fathers

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

וּלְשָׂרֵ֖י

H8269

Then the chief

a head person (of any rank or class)

שִׁבְטֵ֣י

H7626

of the tribes

a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan

יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל

H3478

of Israel

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

וּלְשָׂרֵ֖י

H8269

Then the chief

a head person (of any rank or class)

הָֽאֲלָפִים֙

H505

of thousands

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

וְהַמֵּא֔וֹת

H3967

and of hundreds

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

#10

וּלְשָׂרֵ֖י

H8269

Then the chief

a head person (of any rank or class)

#11

מְלֶ֥אכֶת

H4399

work

properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

#12

הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃

H4428

of the king's

a king

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

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?