2 Chronicles 12:16

Authorized King James Version

And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁכַּ֤ב

H7901

slept

to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)

רְחַבְעָם֙

H7346

And Rehoboam

rechabam, an israelite king

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

אֲבֹתָ֔יו

with his fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וַיִּקָּבֵ֖ר

H6912

and was buried

to inter

בְּעִ֣יר

H5892

in the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

דָּוִ֑יד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ

H4427

reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

אֲבִיָּ֥ה

H29

and Abijah

abijah, the name of several israelite men and two israelitesses

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בְנ֖וֹ

H1121

his 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

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תַּחְתָּֽיו׃

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?