2 Chronicles 2:12

Authorized King James Version

Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּאמֶר֮
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
חוּרָם֒
H2361
Huram
churam, the name of an israelite and two syrians
#3
בָּר֤וּךְ
H1288
moreover Blessed
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
#4
לַֽיהוָ֔ה
H3068
be the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#5
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
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
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
עָשָׂ֔ה
H6213
that made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#9
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם
H8064
heaven
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
#11
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
הָאָ֑רֶץ
H776
and earth
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#13
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
נָתַן֩
H5414
who hath given
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#15
לְדָוִ֨יד
H1732
to David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#16
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#17
בֵּ֣ן
H1121
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
#18
חָכָ֗ם
H2450
a wise
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
#19
יוֹדֵ֙עַ֙
H3045
endued
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#20
שֵׂ֣כֶל
H7922
with prudence
intelligence; by implication, success
#21
וּבִינָ֔ה
H998
and understanding
understanding
#22
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#23
יִבְנֶה
H1129
that might build
to build (literally and figuratively)
#24
וּבַ֖יִת
H1004
an house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#25
לַֽיהוָ֔ה
H3068
be the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#26
וּבַ֖יִת
H1004
an house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#27
לְמַלְכוּתֽוֹ׃
H4438
for his kingdom
a rule; concretely, a dominion

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection