2 Chronicles 16:1

Authorized King James Version

In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בִּשְׁנַ֨ת

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים

H7970

and thirtieth

thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth

וָשֵׁשׁ֙

H8337

In the six

six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth

לְמַלְכ֣וּת

H4438

of the reign

a rule; concretely, a dominion

לְאָסָ֖א

H609

of Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

עָלָ֞ה

H5927

came up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

בַּעְשָׁ֤א

H1201

Baasha

basha, a king of israel

מֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יִשְׂרָאֵל֙

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#10

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#11

יְהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

against Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#12

וַיִּ֖בֶן

H1129

and built

to build (literally and figuratively)

#13

אֶת

H853

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

#14

הָֽרָמָ֑ה

H7414

Ramah

ramah, the name of four places in palestine

#15

לְבִלְתִּ֗י

H1115

to the intent that

properly, a failure of, i.e., (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because n

#16

תֵּ֚ת

H5414

he might let

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#17

יוֹצֵ֣א

H3318

none go out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#18

וָבָ֔א

H935

or come in

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#19

לְאָסָ֖א

H609

of Asa

asa, the name of a king and of a levite

#20

מֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#21

יְהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

against Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?
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 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?