1 Chronicles 9:11

Authorized King James Version

And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽעֲזַרְיָ֨ה
H5838
And Azariah
azarjah, the name of nineteen israelites
#2
בֶּן
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
#3
חִלְקִיָּ֜ה
H2518
of Hilkiah
chilhijah, the name of eight israelites
#4
בֶּן
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
#5
מְשֻׁלָּ֣ם
H4918
of Meshullam
meshullam, the name of seventeen israelites
#6
בֶּן
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
#7
צָד֗וֹק
H6659
of Zadok
tsadok, the name of eight or nine israelites
#8
בֶּן
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
#9
מְרָיוֹת֙
H4812
of Meraioth
merajoth, the name of two israelites
#10
בֶּן
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
#11
אֲחִיט֔וּב
H285
of Ahitub
achitub, the name of several priests
#12
נְגִ֖יד
H5057
the ruler
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#13
בֵּ֥ית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#14
הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃
H430
of God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 kingdom of God 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection