2 Chronicles 19:11

Authorized King James Version

And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהִנֵּ֡ה
H2009
lo!
#2
אֲמַרְיָ֣הוּ
H568
And behold Amariah
amarjah, the name of nine israelites
#3
כֹהֵן֩
H3548
priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#4
הָרֹ֨אשׁ
H7218
the chief
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#5
עֲלֵיכֶ֜ם
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
לְכֹ֣ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
דְּבַר
H1697
is over you in all matters
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#8
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
and the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
וּזְבַדְיָ֨הוּ
H2069
and Zebadiah
zebadjah, the name of nine israelites
#10
בֶן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#11
יִשְׁמָעֵ֜אל
H3458
of Ishmael
jishmael, the name of abraham's oldest son, and of five israelites
#12
הַנָּגִ֤יד
H5057
the ruler
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#13
לְבֵית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#14
יְהוּדָה֙
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#15
לְכֹ֣ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#16
דְּבַר
H1697
is over you in all matters
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#17
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
for all the king's
a king
#18
וְשֹֽׁטְרִ֥ים
H7860
shall be officers
properly, a scribe, i.e., (by analogy or implication) an official superintendent or magistrate
#19
הַלְוִיִּ֖ם
H3881
also the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#20
לִפְנֵיכֶ֑ם
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#21
חִזְק֣וּ
H2388
courageously
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#22
וַֽעֲשׂ֔וּ
H6213
you Deal
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#23
וִיהִ֥י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#24
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
and the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#25
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#26
הַטּֽוֹב׃
H2896
shall be with the 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

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 kingdom of God 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection