2 Chronicles 16:14

Authorized King James Version

And they buried him in his own sepulchres, which he had made for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odours and divers kinds of spices prepared by the apothecaries' art: and they made a very great burning for him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְבְּרֻ֣הוּ

H6912

And they buried

to inter

בְקִבְרֹתָ֗יו

H6913

him in his own sepulchres

a sepulcher

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

כָּֽרָה

H3738

which he had made

properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open

לוֹ֮

בְּעִ֣יר

H5892

for himself in the city

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

דָּוִיד֒

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

וַיַּשְׁכִּיבֻ֗הוּ

H7901

and laid

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

בַּמִּשְׁכָּב֙

H4904

him in the bed

a bed (figuratively, a bier); abstractly, sleep; by euphemism, carnal intercourse

#10

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#11

מִלֵּא֙

H4390

which was filled

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

#12

בְּשָׂמִ֣ים

H1314

with sweet odours

fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant

#13

וּזְנִ֔ים

H2177

and divers kinds

properly, nourished (or fully developed), i.e., a form or sort

#14

בְּמִרְקַ֣חַת

H4842

by the apothecaries

an aromatic unguent; also an unguent-pot

#15

בְּמִרְקַ֣חַת

H4842

by the apothecaries

an aromatic unguent; also an unguent-pot

#16

מַֽעֲשֶׂ֑ה

H4639

art

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

#17

וַיִּשְׂרְפוּ

H8313

and they made

to be (causatively, set) on fire

#18

ל֥וֹ

#19

שְׂרֵפָ֖ה

H8316

burning

cremation

#20

גְּדוֹלָ֥ה

H1419

great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

#21

עַד

H5704

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

#22

לִמְאֹֽד׃

H3966

a 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 revelation reflects the development of salvation 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?