2 Chronicles 17:15

Authorized King James Version

And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#2
יָד֖וֹ
And next
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#3
יְהֽוֹחָנָ֣ן
to him was Jehohanan
jehochanan, the name of eight israelites
#4
הַשָּׂ֑ר
the captain
a head person (of any rank or class)
#5
וְעִמּ֕וֹ
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#6
מָאתַ֥יִם
and with him two hundred
a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
#7
וּשְׁמוֹנִ֖ים
and fourscore
eighty, also eightieth
#8
אָֽלֶף׃
thousand
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection