2 Chronicles 17:7

Authorized King James Version

Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבִשְׁנַ֨ת

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

שָׁל֜וֹשׁ

H7969

Also in the third

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

לְמָלְכ֗וֹ

H4427

of his reign

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

שָׁלַ֤ח

H7971

he sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

לְשָׂרָיו֙

H8269

to his princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

לְבֶן

חַ֙יִל֙

H1134

even to Benhail

ben-chail, an israelite

וּלְעֹֽבַדְיָ֣ה

H5662

and to Obadiah

obadjah, the name of thirteen israelites

וְלִזְכַרְיָ֔ה

H2148

and to Zechariah

zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine israelites

#10

וְלִנְתַנְאֵ֖ל

H5417

and to Nethaneel

nethanel, the name of ten israelites

#11

וּלְמִֽיכָיָ֑הוּ

H4322

and to Michaiah

mikajah, the name of an israelite and an israelitess

#12

לְלַמֵּ֖ד

H3925

to teach

properly, to goad, i.e., (by implication) to teach (the rod being an middle eastern incentive)

#13

בְּעָרֵ֥י

H5892

in the cities

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

#14

יְהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

of Judah

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

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?