2 Chronicles 14:1

Authorized King James Version

So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁכַּ֨ב

H7901

slept

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

אֲבִיָּ֜ה

H29

So Abijah

abijah, the name of several israelite men and two israelitesses

עִם

H5973

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

אֲבֹתָ֗יו

with his fathers

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

וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ

H6912

and they buried

to inter

אֹתוֹ֙

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

בְּעִ֣יר

H5892

him in the city

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

דָּוִ֔יד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ

H4427

reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#10

אָסָ֥א

H609

and Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

#11

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

#12

תַּחְתָּ֑יו

H8478

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

#13

בְּיָמָ֛יו

H3117

in his stead In his 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

#14

שָֽׁקְטָ֥ה

H8252

was quiet

to repose (usually figurative)

#15

הָאָ֖רֶץ

H776

the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#16

עֶ֥שֶׂר

H6235

ten

ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)

#17

שָׁנִֽים׃

H8141

years

a year (as a revolution of time)

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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?