1 Chronicles 3:24

Authorized King James Version

And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבְנֵ֣י

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

אֶלְיֽוֹעֵינַ֗י

H454

of Elioenai

eljehoenai or eljoenai, the name of seven israelites

הוֹדַיָ֡וְהוּ

H1939

were Hodaiah

hodajvah, an israelite

וְאֶלְיָשִׁ֡יב

H475

and Eliashib

eljashib, the name of six israelites

וּפְלָיָ֡ה

H6411

and Pelaiah

pelajah, the name of three israelites

וְ֠עַקּוּב

H6126

and Akkub

akkub, the name of five israelites

וְיֽוֹחָנָ֧ן

H3110

and Johanan

jochanan, the name of nine israelites

וּדְלָיָ֛ה

H1806

and Dalaiah

delajah, the name of five israelites

וַֽעֲנָ֖נִי

H6054

and Anani

anani, an israelite

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שִׁבְעָֽה׃

H7651

seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?