2 Chronicles 22:5

Authorized King James Version

He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramoth-gilead: and the Syrians smote Joram.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
גַּ֣ם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#2
בַּֽעֲצָתָם֮
H6098
also after their counsel
advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
#3
וַיֵּלֶךְ֩
H1980
He walked
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#4
וַיֵּלֶךְ֩
H1980
He walked
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#5
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#6
יְהוֹרָ֨ם
H3088
with Jehoram
jehoram, the name of a syrian and of three israelites
#7
בֶּן
H1121
the 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
#8
אַחְאָ֜ב
H256
of Ahab
achab, the name of a king of israel and of a prophet at babylon
#9
מֶֽלֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#10
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#11
לַמִּלְחָמָ֛ה
H4421
to war
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#12
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#13
חֲזָאֵ֥ל
H2371
against Hazael
chazael, a king of syria
#14
מֶֽלֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#15
אֲרָ֖ם
H758
of Syria
aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite
#16
בְּרָמ֣וֹת
H7433
at Ramothgilead
ramoth-gilad, a place east of the jordan
#17
גִּלְעָ֑ד
H1568
gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites
#18
וַיַּכּ֥וּ
H5221
smote
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
#19
הָֽרַמִּ֖ים
H7421
and the Syrians
a ramite, i.e., aramaean
#20
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#21
יוֹרָֽם׃
H3141
Joram
joram, the name of three israelites and one syrian

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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