2 Chronicles 13:20

Authorized King James Version

Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

עָצַ֧ר

H6113

recover

to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble

כֹּֽחַ

H3581

strength

vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)

יָרָבְעָ֛ם

H3379

Neither did Jeroboam

jarobam, the name of two israelite kings

ע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

בִּימֵ֣י

H3117

again in the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

אֲבִיָּ֑הוּ

H29

of Abijah

abijah, the name of several israelite men and two israelitesses

וַיִּגְּפֵ֥הוּ

H5062

struck

to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

and the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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וַיָּמֹֽת׃

H4191

him and he died

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?