1 Kings 16:7

Authorized King James Version

And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְגַ֡ם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

יָדָ֔יו

H3027

And also by 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

יֵה֨וּא

H3058

Jehu

jehu, the name of five israelites

בֶן

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

חֲנָ֜נִי

H2607

of Hanani

chanani, the name of six israelites

הַנָּבִ֗יא

H5030

of the prophet

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

דְּבַר

H1697

came the word

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

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

הָיָה֩

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#10

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

בַּעְשָׁ֨א

H1201

against Baasha

basha, a king of israel

#12

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

כְּבֵ֣ית

H1004

and against his house

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

#14

וְעַ֥ל

H5921

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

#15

כָּל

H3605

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

#16

הָֽרָעָ֣ה׀

H7451

even for all the evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#17

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#18

עָשָׂ֣ה׀

H6213

that he did

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

#19

בְּעֵינֵ֣י

H5869

in the sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#20

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#21

לְהַכְעִיסוֹ֙

H3707

in provoking him to anger

to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant

#22

בְּמַֽעֲשֵׂ֣ה

H4639

with the work

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

#23

יָדָ֔יו

H3027

And also by 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

#24

לִֽהְי֖וֹת

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#25

כְּבֵ֣ית

H1004

and against his house

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

#26

יָֽרָבְעָ֑ם

H3379

of Jeroboam

jarobam, the name of two israelite kings

#27

וְעַ֥ל

H5921

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

#28

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#29

הִכָּ֖ה

H5221

and because he killed

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

#30

אֹתֽוֹ׃

H853

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

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 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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
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?

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