2 Chronicles 11:22

Authorized King James Version

And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, to be ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him king.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּֽעֲמֵ֨ד
H5975
made
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#2
לָרֹ֧אשׁ
H7218
the chief
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#3
רְחַבְעָ֛ם
H7346
And Rehoboam
rechabam, an israelite king
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
אֲבִיָּ֥ה
H29
Abijah
abijah, the name of several israelite men and two israelitesses
#6
בֶֽן
H1121
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
#7
מַעֲכָ֖ה
H4601
of Maachah
maakah (or maakath), the name of a place in syria, also of a mesopotamian, of three israelites, and of four israelitesses and one syrian woman
#8
לְנָגִ֣יד
H5057
to be ruler
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#9
בְּאֶחָ֑יו
H251
among his brethren
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#10
כִּ֖י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#11
לְהַמְלִיכֽוֹ׃
H4427
for he thought to make him king
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

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