2 Chronicles 19:2

Authorized King James Version

And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore is wrath upon thee from before the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֵּצֵ֣א
H3318
went out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#2
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
מִלִּפְנֵ֖י
H6440
to meet
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#4
יֵה֣וּא
H3058
And Jehu
jehu, the name of five israelites
#5
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
#6
חֲנָנִי֮
H2607
of Hanani
chanani, the name of six israelites
#7
הַֽחֹזֶה֒
H2374
the seer
a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)
#8
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙
H559
him and said
to say (used with great latitude)
#9
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ
H4428
to king
a king
#11
יְהֽוֹשָׁפָ֔ט
H3092
Jehoshaphat
jehoshaphat, the name of six israelites; also of a valley near jerusalem
#12
הֲלָֽרָשָׁ֣ע
H7563
the ungodly
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
#13
לַעְזֹ֔ר
H5826
Shouldest thou help
to surround, i.e., protect or aid
#14
וּלְשֹֽׂנְאֵ֥י
H8130
them that hate
to hate (personally)
#15
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#16
תֶּֽאֱהָ֑ב
H157
and love
to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
#17
וּבָזֹאת֙
H2063
therefore
this (often used adverb)
#18
עָלֶ֣יךָ
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#19
קֶּ֔צֶף
H7110
is wrath
a splinter (as chipped off)
#20
מִלִּפְנֵ֖י
H6440
to meet
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
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. The theological weight of love connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about love, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Chronicles.

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 love in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection