2 Chronicles 16:13

Authorized King James Version

And Asa slept with his fathers, and died in the one and fortieth year of his reign.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁכַּ֥ב
H7901
slept
to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
#2
אָסָ֖א
H609
And Asa
asa, the name of a king and of a levite
#3
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#4
אֲבֹתָ֑יו
H1
with his fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#5
וַיָּ֕מָת
H4191
and died
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
#6
בִּשְׁנַ֛ת
H8141
year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#7
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
H705
and fortieth
forty
#8
וְאַחַ֖ת
H259
in the one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#9
לְמָלְכֽוֹ׃
H4427
of his reign
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Chronicles.

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original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