2 Chronicles 13:12

Authorized King James Version

And, behold, God himself is with us for our captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהִנֵּה֩
H2009
lo!
#2
עִמָּ֨נוּ
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#3
בָרֹ֜אשׁ
H7218
himself is with us for our captain
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#4
אֱלֹהֵֽי
H430
And behold God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#5
וְכֹֽהֲנָ֛יו
H3548
and his priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#6
וַחֲצֹֽצְר֥וֹת
H2689
trumpets
a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
#7
הַתְּרוּעָ֖ה
H8643
with sounding
clamor, i.e., acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
#8
לְהָרִ֣יעַ
H7321
to cry alarm
to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e., shout (for alarm or joy)
#9
עֲלֵיכֶ֑ם
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#10
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
against you O children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#11
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#12
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#13
תִּלָּ֥חֲמ֛וּ
H3898
fight
to feed on; figuratively, to consume
#14
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#15
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
ye not against the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#16
אֱלֹהֵֽי
H430
And behold God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#17
אֲבֹתֵיכֶ֖ם
H1
of your fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#18
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#19
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#20
תַצְלִֽיחוּ׃
H6743
for ye shall not prosper
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Chronicles.

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