1 Kings 14:20

Authorized King James Version

And the days which Jeroboam reigned were two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהַיָּמִים֙

H3117

And the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ

H4427

reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

יָֽרָבְעָ֔ם

H3379

which Jeroboam

jarobam, the name of two israelite kings

עֶשְׂרִ֥ים

H6242

and twenty

twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth

וּשְׁתַּ֖יִם

H8147

were two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

שָׁנָ֑ה

H8141

years

a year (as a revolution of time)

וַיִּשְׁכַּב֙

H7901

and he slept

to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#10

אֲבֹתָ֔יו

with his fathers

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

#11

וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ

H4427

reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#12

נָדָ֥ב

H5070

and Nadab

nadab, the name of four israelites

#13

בְּנ֖וֹ

H1121

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

#14

תַּחְתָּֽיו׃

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 1 Kings. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God within the theological tradition of 1 Kings 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

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?

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