2 Chronicles 18:17

Authorized King James Version

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אָמַ֣רְתִּי
H559
Did I not tell
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
מֶֽלֶךְ
H4428
And the king
a king
#3
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#4
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
יְהֽוֹשָׁפָ֑ט
H3092
to Jehoshaphat
jehoshaphat, the name of six israelites; also of a valley near jerusalem
#6
הֲלֹא֙
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#7
אָמַ֣רְתִּי
H559
Did I not tell
to say (used with great latitude)
#8
אֵלֶ֔יךָ
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#9
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#10
יִתְנַבֵּ֥א
H5012
thee that he would not prophesy
to prophesy, i.e., speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
#11
עָלַ֛י
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
ט֖וֹב
H2896
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
#13
כִּ֥י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#14
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#15
לְרָֽע׃
H7451
unto me but evil
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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