1 Chronicles 3:2

Authorized King James Version

The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הַשְּׁלִשִׁי֙
H7992
The third
third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
#2
לְאַבְשָׁל֣וֹם
H53
Absalom
abshalom, a son of david; also (the fuller form) a later israelite
#3
בֶן
H1121
the 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
#4
מַעֲכָ֔ה
H4601
of Maachah
maakah (or maakath), the name of a place in syria, also of a mesopotamian, of three israelites, and of four israelitesses and one syrian woman
#5
בַּת
H1323
the daughter
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#6
תַּלְמַ֖י
H8526
of Talmai
talmai, the name of a canaanite and a syrian
#7
מֶ֣לֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#8
גְּשׁ֑וּר
H1650
of Geshur
geshur, a district of syria
#9
הָֽרְבִיעִ֖י
H7243
the fourth
fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
#10
אֲדֹֽנִיָּ֥ה
H138
Adonijah
adonijah, the name of three israelites
#11
בֶן
H1121
the 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
#12
חַגִּֽית׃
H2294
of Haggith
chaggith, a wife of david

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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