2 Chronicles 14:13

Authorized King James Version

And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּרְדְּפֵ֨ם
H7291
that were with him pursued
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
#2
אָסָ֜א
H609
And Asa
asa, the name of a king and of a levite
#3
וְהָעָ֣ם
H5971
and the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#4
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
עִמּוֹ֮
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#6
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#7
לִגְרָר֒
H1642
them unto Gerar
gerar, a philistine city
#8
וַיִּפֹּ֤ל
H5307
were overthrown
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
#9
מִכּוּשִׁים֙
H3569
and the Ethiopians
a cushite, or descendant of cush
#10
לְאֵ֣ין
H369
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#11
לָהֶ֣ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#12
מִֽחְיָ֔ה
H4241
that they could not recover
preservation of life; hence, sustenance; also the live flesh, i.e., the quick
#13
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#14
נִשְׁבְּר֥וּ
H7665
themselves for they were destroyed
to burst (literally or figuratively)
#15
וְלִפְנֵ֣י
H6440
and before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#16
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#17
וְלִפְנֵ֣י
H6440
and before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#18
מַֽחֲנֵ֑הוּ
H4264
his host
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
#19
וַיִּשְׂא֥וּ
H5375
and they carried away
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#20
שָׁלָ֖ל
H7998
spoil
booty
#21
הַרְבֵּ֥ה
H7235
much
to increase (in whatever respect)
#22
מְאֹֽד׃
H3966
very
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

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