1 Chronicles 4:17

Authorized King James Version

And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she bare Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבֶן

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

עֶזְרָ֔ה

H5834

of Ezra

ezrah, an israelite

יֶ֥תֶר

H3500

were Jether

jether, the name of five or six israelites and of one midianite

וּמֶ֖רֶד

H4778

and Mered

mered, an israelite

וְעֵ֣פֶר

H6081

and Epher

epher, the name of an arabian and of two israelites

וְיָל֑וֹן

H3210

and Jalon

jalon, an israelite

וַתַּ֙הַר֙

H2029

and she bare

to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

מִרְיָ֣ם

H4813

Miriam

mirjam, the name of two israelitesses

#10

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#11

שַׁמַּ֔י

H8060

and Shammai

shammai, the name of three israelites

#12

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#13

יִשְׁבָּ֖ח

H3431

and Ishbah

jishbach, an israelite

#14

אֲבִ֥י

the father

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

#15

אֶשְׁתְּמֹֽעַ׃

H851

of Eshtemoa

eshtemoa or eshtemoh, a place in palestine

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 4 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?