2 Chronicles 12:9

Authorized King James Version

So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he took all: he carried away also the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּ֨עַל
H5927
came up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#2
שִׁישַׁ֥ק
H7895
So Shishak
shishak, an egyptian king
#3
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#4
מִצְרַיִם֮
H4714
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#5
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַם֒
H3389
against Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#7
וַיִּקַּח֙
H3947
all he carried away
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#8
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
אֹֽצְרוֹת֙
H214
and the treasures
a depository
#10
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
יְהוָ֗ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
אֹֽצְרוֹת֙
H214
and the treasures
a depository
#14
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#16
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
הַכֹּ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#18
וַיִּקַּח֙
H3947
all he carried away
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#19
וַיִּקַּח֙
H3947
all he carried away
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#20
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#21
מָֽגִנֵּ֣י
H4043
also the shields
a shield (i.e., the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
#22
הַזָּהָ֔ב
H2091
of gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#23
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#24
עָשָׂ֖ה
H6213
had made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#25
שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃
H8010
which Solomon
shelomah, david's successor

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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection