1 Kings 15:18

Authorized King James Version

Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Ben-hadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקַּ֣ח

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אָסָ֗א

H609

Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הַכֶּ֨סֶף

H3701

all the silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

וְהַזָּהָ֜ב

H2091

and the gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

הַנּֽוֹתָרִ֣ים׀

H3498

that were left

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

אֽוֹצְרוֹת֙

H214

and the treasures

a depository

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

house

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

#10

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#11

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#12

אֽוֹצְרוֹת֙

H214

and the treasures

a depository

#13

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

house

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

#14

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

and king

a king

#15

וַֽיִּתְּנֵ֖ם

H5414

and delivered

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#16

בְּיַד

H3027

them into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#17

עֲבָדָ֑יו

H5650

of his servants

a servant

#18

וַיִּשְׁלָחֵ֞ם

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#19

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

and king

a king

#20

אָסָ֗א

H609

Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

#21

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#22

בֶּן

#23

הֲ֠דַד

H1130

them to Benhadad

ben-hadad, the name of several syrian kings, possibly a royal title

#24

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

#25

טַבְרִמֹּ֤ן

H2886

of Tabrimon

tabrimmon, a syrian

#26

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

#27

חֶזְיוֹן֙

H2383

of Hezion

chezjon, a syrian

#28

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

and king

a king

#29

אֲרָ֔ם

H758

of Syria

aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite

#30

הַיֹּשֵׁ֥ב

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

#31

בְּדַמֶּ֖שֶׂק

H1834

at Damascus

damascus, a city of syria

#32

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Kings. 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 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 Kings 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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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