2 Chronicles 21:17

Authorized King James Version

And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּֽעֲל֤וּ
H5927
And they came up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#2
בִֽיהוּדָה֙
H3063
into Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#3
וַיִּבְקָע֔וּהָ
H1234
and brake
to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
#4
וַיִּשְׁבּ֗וּ
H7617
into it and carried away
to transport into captivity
#5
אֵ֤ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
הָֽרְכוּשׁ֙
H7399
all the substance
property (as gathered)
#8
הַנִּמְצָ֣א
H4672
that was found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#9
לְבֵית
H1004
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#10
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
in the king's
a king
#11
וְגַם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#12
בָּנָֽיו׃
H1121
and his 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
וְנָשָׁ֑יו
H802
also and his wives
a woman
#14
וְלֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
נִשְׁאַר
H7604
left
properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant
#16
לוֹ֙
H0
#17
בָּנָֽיו׃
H1121
and his 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
#18
כִּ֥י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#19
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#20
יְהֽוֹאָחָ֖ז
H3059
him save Jehoahaz
jehoachaz, the name of three israelites
#21
קְטֹ֥ן
H6996
the youngest
abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
#22
בָּנָֽיו׃
H1121
and his 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

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