1 Chronicles 9:27

Authorized King James Version

And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּסְבִיב֥וֹת
H5439
round about
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
#2
בֵּית
H1004
the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#3
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֖ים
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
#4
יָלִ֑ינוּ
H3885
And they lodged
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
#5
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#6
עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
מִשְׁמֶ֔רֶת
H4931
because the charge
watch, i.e., the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e., (
#8
וְהֵ֥ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#9
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#10
הַמַּפְתֵּ֖חַ
H4668
was upon them and the opening
an opener, i.e., a key
#11
לַבֹּֽקֶר׃
H1242
thereof every morning
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
#12
לַבֹּֽקֶר׃
H1242
thereof every morning
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection