2 Chronicles 19:1

Authorized King James Version

And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַ֠יָּשָׁב
H7725
returned
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#2
יְהֽוֹשָׁפָ֨ט
H3092
And Jehoshaphat
jehoshaphat, the name of six israelites; also of a valley near jerusalem
#3
מֶֽלֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#4
יְהוּדָ֧ה
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#5
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
בֵּית֛וֹ
H1004
to his house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#7
בְּשָׁל֖וֹם
H7965
in peace
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
#8
לִירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
H3389
to Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout 2 Chronicles.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection