2 Chronicles 1:13

Authorized King James Version

Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹ֨א

H935

came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה

H8010

Then Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

לַבָּמָ֤ה

H1116

from his journey to the high place

an elevation

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

בְּגִבְעוֹן֙

H1391

that was at Gibeon

gibon, a place in palestine

יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם

H3389

to Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

מִלִּפְנֵ֖י

H6440

from before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

אֹ֣הֶל

H168

the tabernacle

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

מוֹעֵ֑ד

H4150

of the congregation

properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

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וַיִּמְלֹ֖ךְ

H4427

and reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

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עַל

H5921

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

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יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

over Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
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?