1 Chronicles 3:21

Authorized King James Version

And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

And the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

חֲנַנְיָ֖ה

H2608

of Hananiah

chananjah, the name of thirteen israelites

פְּלַטְיָ֣ה

H6410

Pelatiah

pelatjah, the name of four israelites

וִישַֽׁעְיָ֑ה

H3470

and Jesaiah

jeshajah, the name of seven israelites

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

And the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

רְפָיָה֙

H7509

of Rephaiah

rephajah, the name of five israelites

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

And the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אַרְנָ֔ן

H770

of Arnan

arnan, an israelite

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

And the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#10

עֹֽבַדְיָ֖ה

H5662

of Obadiah

obadjah, the name of thirteen israelites

#11

בְּנֵ֥י

H1121

And the sons

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

שְׁכַנְיָֽה׃

H7935

of Shechaniah

shekanjah, the name of nine israelites

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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation 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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 3 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?