1 Chronicles 9:16

Authorized King James Version

And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעֹֽבַדְיָה֙
H5662
And Obadiah
obadjah, the name of thirteen 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
שְׁמַעְיָ֔ה
H8098
of Shemaiah
shemajah, the name of twenty-five 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
גָּלָ֖ל
H1559
of Galal
galal, the name of two 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
יְדוּת֑וּן
H3038
of Jeduthun
jeduthun, an israelite
#8
וּבֶֽרֶכְיָ֤ה
H1296
and Berechiah
berekjah, the name of six israelites
#9
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
#10
אָסָא֙
H609
of Asa
asa, the name of a king and of a levite
#11
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
#12
אֶלְקָנָ֔ה
H511
of Elkanah
elkanah, the name of several israelites
#13
הַיּוֹשֵׁ֖ב
H3427
that dwelt
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#14
בְּחַצְרֵ֥י
H2691
in the villages
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
#15
נְטֽוֹפָתִֽי׃
H5200
of the Netophathites
a netophathite, or inhabitant of netophah

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 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