2 Chronicles 22:1

Authorized King James Version

And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ
H4427
king
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
#2
יֽוֹשְׁבֵ֨י
H3427
And the inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#3
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֜ם
H3389
of Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ
H274
Ahaziah
achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king
#6
בֶן
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
#7
הַקָּטֹן֙
H6996
his youngest
abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
#8
תַּחְתָּ֔יו
H8478
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
#9
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#10
כָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
הָרִֽאשֹׁנִים֙
H7223
all the eldest
first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
#12
הָרַ֣ג
H2026
had slain
to smite with deadly intent
#13
הַגְּד֔וּד
H1416
in his stead for the band of men
a crowd (especially of soldiers)
#14
הַבָּ֥א
H935
that came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#15
בָֽעַרְבִ֖ים
H6163
with the Arabians
an arabian or inhabitant of arab (i.e., arabia)
#16
לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה
H4264
to the camp
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
#17
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ
H4427
king
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
#18
אֲחַזְיָ֥הוּ
H274
Ahaziah
achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king
#19
בֶן
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
#20
יְהוֹרָ֖ם
H3088
of Jehoram
jehoram, the name of a syrian and of three israelites
#21
מֶ֥לֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#22
יְהוּדָֽה׃
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. 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 introducing key themes that will be developed throughout 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 kingdom of God 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