1 Kings 15:23

Authorized King James Version

The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְיֶ֣תֶר

H3499

The rest

properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)

כָּל

H3605

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

דִּבְרֵ֥י

H1697

of all the acts

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

אָ֠סָא

H609

of Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

וְכָל

H3605

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

גְּב֨וּרָת֜וֹ

H1369

and all his might

force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory

וְכָל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

עָשָׂ֗ה

H6213

and all that he did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#10

וְהֶֽעָרִים֙

H5892

and the cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#11

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#12

בָּנָ֔ה

H1129

which he built

to build (literally and figuratively)

#13

הֲלֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#14

הֵ֣מָּה

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

#15

כְתוּבִ֗ים

H3789

are they not written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#16

עַל

H5921

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

#17

סֵ֛פֶר

H5612

in the book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

#18

דִּבְרֵ֥י

H1697

of all the acts

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#19

הַיָּמִ֖ים

H3117

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

#20

לְמַלְכֵ֣י

H4428

of the kings

a king

#21

יְהוּדָ֑ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#22

רַ֚ק

H7535

properly, leanness, i.e., (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although

#23

לְעֵ֣ת

H6256

Nevertheless in the time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

#24

זִקְנָת֔וֹ

H2209

of his old age

old age

#25

חָלָ֖ה

H2470

he was diseased

properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to stroke (in flattering), entreat

#26

אֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#27

רַגְלָֽיו׃

H7272

in his feet

a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda

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

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?

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