2 Chronicles 21:9

Authorized King James Version

Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּֽעֲבֹ֤ר
H5674
went forth
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#2
יְהוֹרָם֙
H3088
Then Jehoram
jehoram, the name of a syrian and of three israelites
#3
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#4
שָׂרֵ֥י
H8269
and the captains
a head person (of any rank or class)
#5
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
הָרָֽכֶב׃
H7393
and all his chariots
a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone
#7
עִמּ֑וֹ
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#8
וַֽיְהִי֙
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#9
קָ֣ם
H6965
with him and he rose up
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#10
לַ֔יְלָה
H3915
by night
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
#11
וַיַּ֗ךְ
H5221
and smote
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
#12
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
אֱדוֹם֙
H123
the Edomites
edom, the elder twin-brother of jacob; hence the region (idumaea) occupied by him
#14
הַסּוֹבֵ֣ב
H5437
which compassed him in
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
#15
אֵלָ֔יו
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#16
וְאֵ֖ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
שָׂרֵ֥י
H8269
and the captains
a head person (of any rank or class)
#18
הָרָֽכֶב׃
H7393
and all his chariots
a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection