2 Chronicles 17:11

Authorized King James Version

Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֗ים

H6430

Also some of the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

מְבִיאִ֥ים

H935

brought

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

לִיהֽוֹשָׁפָ֛ט

H3092

Jehoshaphat

jehoshaphat, the name of six israelites; also of a valley near jerusalem

מִנְחָ֖ה

H4503

presents

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

וְכֶ֣סֶף

H3701

silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

מַשָּׂ֑א

H4853

and tribute

a burden; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire

גַּ֣ם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

הָֽעַרְבִיאִ֗ים

H6163

and the Arabians

an arabian or inhabitant of arab (i.e., arabia)

#10

מְבִיאִ֥ים

H935

brought

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

#11

לוֹ֙

#12

צֹ֕אן

H6629

him flocks

a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

#13

אֵילִ֔ים

H352

rams

properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree

#14

וּשְׁבַ֥ע

H7651

and seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

#15

אֲלָפִ֖ים

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

#16

וּשְׁבַ֥ע

H7651

and seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

#17

מֵאֽוֹת׃

H3967

hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

#18

וּתְיָשִׁ֕ים

H8495

he goats

a buck or he-goat (as given to butting)

#19

וּשְׁבַ֥ע

H7651

and seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

#20

אֲלָפִ֖ים

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

#21

וּשְׁבַ֥ע

H7651

and seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

#22

מֵאֽוֹת׃

H3967

hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

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

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 the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?