2 Chronicles 10:18

Authorized King James Version

Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

וְהַמֶּ֣לֶךְ

H4428

But king

a king

רְחַבְעָ֗ם

H7346

Rehoboam

rechabam, an israelite king

אֶת

H853

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

הֲדֹרָם֙

H1913

Hadoram

hadoram, a son of joktan, and the tribe descended from him

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

עַל

H5921

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

הַמַּ֔ס

H4522

that was over the tribute

properly, a burden (as causing to faint), i.e., a tax in the form of forced labor

וַיִּרְגְּמוּ

H7275

stoned

to cast together (stones), i.e., to lapidate

#10

ב֧וֹ

#11

בְנֵֽי

H1121

and the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#12

יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#13

אֶ֖בֶן

H68

him with stones

a stone

#14

וַיָּמֹ֑ת

H4191

that he died

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#15

וְהַמֶּ֣לֶךְ

H4428

But king

a king

#16

רְחַבְעָ֗ם

H7346

Rehoboam

rechabam, an israelite king

#17

הִתְאַמֵּץ֙

H553

made speed

to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)

#18

לַֽעֲל֣וֹת

H5927

to get him up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#19

בַּמֶּרְכָּבָ֔ה

H4818

to his chariot

a chariot

#20

לָנ֖וּס

H5127

to flee

to flit, i.e., vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)

#21

יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

to Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
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?