2 Chronicles 10:16

Authorized King James Version

And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְכָל

H3605

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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

And when all Israel

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

כִּ֠י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

לֹֽא

H3808

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

שָׁמַ֣ע

H8085

would not hearken

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ׀

H4428

that the king

a king

לָהֶם֒

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

וַיָּשִׁ֣יבוּ

H7725

answered

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

הָעָ֣ם

H5971

unto them the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#10

אֶת

H853

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

#11

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ׀

H4428

that the king

a king

#12

לֵאמֹ֡ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#13

מַה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#14

לָּנוּ֩

#15

חֵ֨לֶק

H2506

What portion

properly, smoothness (of the tongue)

#16

דָּוִ֑יד

H1732

and now David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#17

וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

#18

נַחֲלָ֣ה

H5159

and we have none inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

#19

בְּבֶן

H1121

in 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

#20

יִשַׁ֗י

H3448

of Jesse

jishai, david's father

#21

אִ֤ישׁ

H376

every man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#22

לְאֹֽהָלָֽיו׃

H168

to their tents

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

#23

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

And when all Israel

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

#24

עַתָּ֕ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

#25

רְאֵ֥ה

H7200

saw

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#26

בֵֽיתְךָ֖

H1004

to thine own house

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

#27

דָּוִ֑יד

H1732

and now David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#28

וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#29

כָּל

H3605

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

#30

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

And when all Israel

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

#31

לְאֹֽהָלָֽיו׃

H168

to their tents

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of covenant community reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

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