2 Chronicles 20:14

Authorized King James Version

Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְיַֽחֲזִיאֵ֡ל
H3166
Then upon Jahaziel
jachaziel, the name of five israelites
#2
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
of the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#3
זְכַרְיָ֡הוּ
H2148
of Zechariah
zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine israelites
#4
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
of the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#5
בְּ֠נָיָה
H1141
of Benaiah
benajah, the name of twelve israelites
#6
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
of the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#7
יְעִיאֵ֧ל
H3273
of Jeiel
jeiel, the name of six israelites
#8
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
of the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#9
מַתַּנְיָ֛ה
H4983
of Mattaniah
mattanjah, the name of ten israelites
#10
הַלֵּוִ֖י
H3881
a Levite
a levite or descendant of levi
#11
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#12
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
of the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#13
אָסָ֑ף
H623
of Asaph
asaph, the name of three israelites, and of the family of the first
#14
הָֽיְתָ֤ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#15
עָלָיו֙
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#16
ר֣וּחַ
H7307
came the Spirit
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
#17
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#18
בְּת֖וֹךְ
H8432
in the midst
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#19
הַקָּהָֽל׃
H6951
of the congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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