2 Chronicles 22:11

Authorized King James Version

But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתִּקַּח֩

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

יְהֽוֹשַׁבְעַ֣ת

H3090

But Jehoshabeath

jehoshabath, an israelitess

בַּת

H1323

the daughter

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ

H4428

of king

a king

אֶת

H853

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

יוֹאָ֣שׁ

H3101

Joash

joash, the name of six israelites

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

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

אֲחַזְיָ֛הוּ

H274

of Ahaziah

achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king

וַתִּגְנֹ֤ב

H1589

and stole

to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive

#10

אֹתוֹ֙

H853

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

#11

מִתּ֤וֹךְ

H8432

him from among

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

#12

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

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

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ

H4428

of king

a king

#14

הֱמִיתָֽתְהוּ׃

H4191

so that she slew

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

#15

וַתִּתֵּ֥ן

H5414

and put

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#16

אֹת֛וֹ

H853

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

#17

וְאֶת

H853

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

#18

מֵֽינִקְתּ֖וֹ

H3243

him and his nurse

to suck; causatively, to give milk

#19

בַּֽחֲדַ֣ר

H2315

in a bedchamber

an apartment (usually literal)

#20

הַמִּטּ֑וֹת

H4296

a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier

#21

וַתַּסְתִּירֵ֡הוּ

H5641

hid

to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively

#22

יְהֽוֹשַׁבְעַ֣ת

H3090

But Jehoshabeath

jehoshabath, an israelitess

#23

בַּת

H1323

the daughter

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#24

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ

H4428

of king

a king

#25

יְהוֹרָ֡ם

H3088

Jehoram

jehoram, the name of a syrian and of three israelites

#26

אֵשֶׁת֩

H802

the wife

a woman

#27

יְהֽוֹיָדָ֨ע

H3077

of Jehoiada

jehojada, the name of three israelites

#28

הַכֹּהֵ֜ן

H3548

the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#29

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

#30

הִיא֩

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#31

הָֽיְתָ֨ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#32

אֲח֧וֹת

H269

for she was the sister

a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)

#33

אֲחַזְיָ֛הוּ

H274

of Ahaziah

achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king

#34

מִפְּנֵ֥י

H6440

him from

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#35

עֲתַלְיָ֖הוּ

H6271

Athaliah

athaljah, the name of an israelitess and two israelites

#36

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#37

הֱמִיתָֽתְהוּ׃

H4191

so that she slew

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?
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?