2 Chronicles 17:5

Authorized King James Version

Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּ֨כֶן

H3559

stablished

properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

Therefore the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֶת

H853

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

הַמַּמְלָכָה֙

H4467

the kingdom

dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)

בְּיָד֔וֹ

H3027

in his hand

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

וַיִּתְּנ֧וּ

H5414

brought

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

כָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יְהוּדָ֛ה

H3063

and all Judah

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

מִנְחָ֖ה

H4503

presents

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

#10

לִיהֽוֹשָׁפָ֑ט

H3092

to Jehoshaphat

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

#11

וַיְהִי

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#12

ל֥וֹ

#13

עֹֽשֶׁר

H6239

and he had riches

wealth

#14

וְכָב֖וֹד

H3519

and honour

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

#15

לָרֹֽב׃

H7230

in abundance

abundance (in any respect)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding kingdom in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
How might the original audience's understanding of kingdom differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?