2 Chronicles 19:4

Authorized King James Version

And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beer-sheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back unto the LORD God of their fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב
H3427
dwelt
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#2
יְהֽוֹשָׁפָ֖ט
H3092
And Jehoshaphat
jehoshaphat, the name of six israelites; also of a valley near jerusalem
#3
בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
H3389
at Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#4
וַיְשִׁיבֵ֕ם
H7725
again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#5
וַיֵּצֵ֣א
H3318
and he went out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#6
בָעָ֗ם
H5971
through the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#7
מִבְּאֵ֥ר
H0
#8
שֶׁ֙בַע֙
H884
from Beersheba
beer-sheba, a place in palestine
#9
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#10
הַ֣ר
H2022
to mount
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#11
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
H669
Ephraim
ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#12
וַיְשִׁיבֵ֕ם
H7725
again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#13
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#14
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
unto the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#15
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
H430
God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#16
אֲבֽוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃
H1
of their fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection