2 Chronicles 22:10

Authorized King James Version

But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַֽעֲתַלְיָ֙הוּ֙

H6271

But when Athaliah

athaljah, the name of an israelitess and two israelites

אֵ֣ם

H517

the mother

a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])

אֲחַזְיָ֔הוּ

H274

of Ahaziah

achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king

רָֽאֲתָ֖ה

H7200

saw

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

מֵ֣ת

H4191

was dead

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

בְּנָ֑הּ

H1121

that her 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

וַתָּ֗קָם

H6965

she arose

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

וַתְּדַבֵּ֛ר

H1696

and destroyed

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#10

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#11

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#12

זֶ֥רַע

H2233

all the seed

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

#13

הַמַּמְלָכָ֖ה

H4467

royal

dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)

#14

לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#15

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

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

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?