2 Chronicles 12:1

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִ֗י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
כְּהָכִ֞ין
H3559
had established
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#3
מַלְכ֤וּת
H4438
the kingdom
a rule; concretely, a dominion
#4
רְחַבְעָם֙
H7346
And it came to pass when Rehoboam
rechabam, an israelite king
#5
וּכְחֶזְקָת֔וֹ
H2393
and had strengthened
prevailing power
#6
עָזַ֖ב
H5800
himself he forsook
to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc
#7
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
תּוֹרַ֣ת
H8451
the law
a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch
#9
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#10
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
and all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#12
עִמּֽוֹ׃
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout 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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection