1 Chronicles 6:24

Authorized King James Version

Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
תַּ֤חַת
Tahath
tachath, the name of a place in the desert, also of three israelites
#2
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
#3
אֽוּרִיאֵ֣ל
Uriel
uriel, the name of two israelites
#4
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
#5
עֻזִּיָּ֥ה
Uzziah
uzzijah, the name of five israelites
#6
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
#7
וְשָׁא֥וּל
and Shaul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#8
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

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