2 Chronicles 1:3

Authorized King James Version

So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that was at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֵּֽלְכ֗וּ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#2
שְׁלֹמֹה֙
H8010
So Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#3
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הַקָּהָ֣ל
H6951
and all the congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)
#5
עִמּ֔וֹ
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#6
לַבָּמָ֖ה
H1116
to the high place
an elevation
#7
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
בְּגִבְע֑וֹן
H1391
that was at Gibeon
gibon, a place in palestine
#9
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#10
שָׁ֣ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#11
הָיָ֗ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#12
אֹ֤הֶל
H168
for there was the tabernacle
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
#13
מוֹעֵד֙
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
#14
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים
H430
of God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#15
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#16
עָשָׂ֛ה
H6213
had made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#17
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
H4872
which Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#18
עֶֽבֶד
H5650
the servant
a servant
#19
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#20
בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃
H4057
in the wilderness
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. 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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection