2 Chronicles 20:34

Authorized King James Version

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְיֶ֙תֶר֙
H3499
Now the rest
properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
#2
בְּדִבְרֵי֙
H1697
in the book
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#3
יְהֽוֹשָׁפָ֔ט
H3092
of Jehoshaphat
jehoshaphat, the name of six israelites; also of a valley near jerusalem
#4
הָרִֽאשֹׁנִ֖ים
H7223
first
first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
#5
וְהָאַֽחֲרֹנִ֑ים
H314
and last
hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
#6
הִנָּ֣ם
H2005
lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
#7
כְּתוּבִ֗ים
H3789
behold they are written
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
#8
בְּדִבְרֵי֙
H1697
in the book
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#9
יֵה֣וּא
H3058
of Jehu
jehu, the name of five 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
חֲנָ֔נִי
H2607
of Hanani
chanani, the name of six israelites
#12
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
הֹֽעֲלָ֔ה
H5927
who is mentioned
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#14
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#15
סֵ֖פֶר
H5612
in the book
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
#16
מַלְכֵ֥י
H4428
of the kings
a king
#17
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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