2 Chronicles 10:12

Authorized King James Version

So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king bade, saying, Come again to me on the third day.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּבֹ֨א
H935
came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
יָֽרָבְעָ֧ם
H3379
So Jeroboam
jarobam, the name of two israelite kings
#3
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הָעָ֛ם
H5971
and all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#5
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
רְחַבְעָ֖ם
H7346
to Rehoboam
rechabam, an israelite king
#7
בַּיּ֥וֹם
H3117
day
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
#8
הַשְּׁלִשִֽׁי׃
H7992
on the third
third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
#9
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
דִּבֶּ֤ר
H1696
bade
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#11
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙
H4428
as the king
a king
#12
לֵאמֹ֔ר
H559
saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#13
שׁ֥וּבוּ
H7725
Come again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#14
אֵלַ֖י
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#15
בַּיּ֥וֹם
H3117
day
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
#16
הַשְּׁלִשִֽׁי׃
H7992
on the third
third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Chronicles.

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 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection