2 Chronicles 18:28

So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּ֧עַל

H5927

went up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

So the king

a king

יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

וִיהֽוֹשָׁפָ֥ט

H3092

and Jehoshaphat

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

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

So the king

a king

יְהוּדָ֖ה

H3063

of Judah

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

רָמֹ֥ת

H7433

to Ramothgilead

ramoth-gilad, a place east of the jordan

גִּלְעָֽד׃

H1568

gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 18 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?