2 Chronicles 18:12

Authorized King James Version

And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of their's, and speak thou good.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהַמַּלְאָ֞ךְ
H4397
And the messenger
a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
#2
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#3
הָלַ֣ךְ׀
H1980
that went
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#4
לִקְרֹ֣א
H7121
to call
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#5
לְמִיכָ֗יְהוּ
H4321
Micaiah
mikajah, the name of three israelites
#6
וְדִבַּ֥רְתָּ
H1696
of theirs and speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#7
אֵלָיו֙
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
לֵאמֹ֔ר
H559
to him saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#9
הִנֵּ֞ה
H2009
lo!
#10
דְבָֽרְךָ֛
H1697
Behold the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#11
הַנְּבִאִ֛ים
H5030
of the prophets
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
#12
פֶּֽה
H6310
assent
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#13
כְּאַחַ֥ד
H259
therefore I pray thee be like one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#14
טּֽוֹב׃
H2896
declare good
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
#15
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#16
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ
H4428
to the king
a king
#17
וִֽיהִי
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#18
נָ֧א
H4994
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
#19
דְבָֽרְךָ֛
H1697
Behold the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#20
כְּאַחַ֥ד
H259
therefore I pray thee be like one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#21
מֵהֶ֖ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#22
וְדִבַּ֥רְתָּ
H1696
of theirs and speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#23
טּֽוֹב׃
H2896
declare good
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good

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