1 Chronicles 3:10

Authorized King James Version

And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בְּנֽוֹ׃
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
#2
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
And Solomon's
shelomah, david's successor
#3
רְחַבְעָ֑ם
was Rehoboam
rechabam, an israelite king
#4
אֲבִיָּ֥ה
H29
Abia
abijah, the name of several israelite men and two israelitesses
#5
בְּנֽוֹ׃
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
#6
אָסָ֥א
Asa
asa, the name of a king and of a levite
#7
בְּנֽוֹ׃
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
#8
יְהֽוֹשָׁפָ֥ט
Jehoshaphat
jehoshaphat, the name of six israelites; also of a valley near jerusalem
#9
בְּנֽוֹ׃
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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original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