2 Chronicles 15:19

Authorized King James Version

And there was no more war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמִלְחָמָ֖ה

H4421

And there was no more war

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

הָיָ֑תָה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

עַ֛ד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

שְׁנַת

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים

H7970

and thirtieth

thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth

וְחָמֵ֖שׁ

H2568

unto the five

five

לְמַלְכ֥וּת

H4438

of the reign

a rule; concretely, a dominion

אָסָֽא׃

H609

of Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?