2 Chronicles 22:6

Authorized King James Version

And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּ֜שָׁב
H7725
And he returned
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#2
לְהִתְרַפֵּ֣א
H7495
to be healed
properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e., (figuratively) to cure
#3
בְּיִזְרְעֶ֖אל
H3157
at Jezreel
jizreel, the name of two places in palestine and of two israelites
#4
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
הַמַּכִּים֙
H4347
because of the wounds
a blow (in 2 chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
#6
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
הִכֻּ֣הוּ
H5221
which were given
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
#8
בָֽרָמָ֔ה
H7414
him at Ramah
ramah, the name of four places in palestine
#9
בְּהִלָּ֣חֲמ֔וֹ
H3898
when he fought
to feed on; figuratively, to consume
#10
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#11
חֲזָהאֵ֖ל
H2371
with Hazael
chazael, a king of syria
#12
מֶ֣לֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#13
אֲרָ֑ם
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
#14
וַֽעֲזַרְיָ֨הוּ
H5838
And Azariah
azarjah, the name of nineteen israelites
#15
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
#16
יְהוֹרָ֧ם
H3088
Jehoram
jehoram, the name of a syrian and of three israelites
#17
מֶ֣לֶךְ
H4428
king
a king
#18
יְהוּדָ֗ה
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#19
יָרַ֡ד
H3381
went down
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
#20
לִרְא֞וֹת
H7200
to see
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#21
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#22
יְהוֹרָ֧ם
H3088
Jehoram
jehoram, the name of a syrian and of three israelites
#23
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
#24
אַחְאָ֛ב
H256
of Ahab
achab, the name of a king of israel and of a prophet at babylon
#25
בְּיִזְרְעֶ֖אל
H3157
at Jezreel
jizreel, the name of two places in palestine and of two israelites
#26
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#27
חֹלֶ֥ה
H2470
because he was sick
properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to stroke (in flattering), entreat
#28
הֽוּא׃
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

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