2 Chronicles 12:11

Authorized King James Version

And when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the guard chamber.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִ֛י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
מִדֵּי
H1767
And when
enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
#3
בָּ֤אוּ
H935
came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#4
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#5
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
into the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#6
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
בָּ֤אוּ
H935
came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#8
הָֽרָצִֽים׃
H7323
into the guard
to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
#9
וּנְשָׂא֔וּם
H5375
and fetched
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#10
וֶֽהֱשִׁב֖וּם
H7725
them and brought them again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#11
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#12
תָּ֥א
H8372
chamber
a room (as circumscribed)
#13
הָֽרָצִֽים׃
H7323
into the guard
to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection