1 Chronicles 9:19

Authorized King James Version

And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְשַׁלּ֣וּם

H7967

And Shallum

shallum, the name of fourteen israelites

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

ק֠וֹרֵא

H6981

of Kore

kore, the name of two israelites

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

אֶבְיָסָ֨ף

H43

of Ebiasaph

ebjasaph, an israelite

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

קֹ֜רַח

H7141

of Korah

korach, the name of two edomites and three israelites

וְֽאֶחָ֧יו

H251

and his brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

לְבֵית

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#10

וַאֲבֹֽתֵיהֶם֙

and their fathers

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

#11

הַקָּרְחִ֗ים

H7145

the Korahites

a korchite (collectively) or descendants of korach

#12

עַ֚ל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#13

מְלֶ֣אכֶת

H4399

were over the work

properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

#14

הָֽעֲבוֹדָ֔ה

H5656

of the service

work of any kind

#15

שֹֽׁמְרֵ֖י

H8104

keepers

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#16

הַסִּפִּ֖ים

H5592

of the gates

a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine)

#17

לָאֹ֑הֶל

H168

of the tabernacle

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

#18

וַאֲבֹֽתֵיהֶם֙

and their fathers

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

#19

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#20

מַֽחֲנֵ֣ה

H4264

being over the host

an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e

#21

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#22

שֹֽׁמְרֵ֖י

H8104

keepers

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#23

הַמָּבֽוֹא׃

H3996

of the entry

an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 sovereignty. 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 sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 9 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?