2 Chronicles 23:10

Authorized King James Version

And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by the altar and the temple, by the king round about.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּֽעֲמֵ֨ד
H5975
And he set
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הָעָ֜ם
H5971
all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#5
וְאִ֣ישׁ׀
H376
every man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#6
שִׁלְח֣וֹ
H7973
having his weapon
a missile of attack, i.e., spear; also (figuratively) a shoot of growth; i.e., branch
#7
בְיָד֗וֹ
H3027
in his hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#8
כֶּ֤תֶף
H3802
side
the shoulder (proper, i.e., upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anythi
#9
וְלַבָּ֑יִת
H1004
and the temple
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#10
הַיְמָנִית֙
H3233
from the right
right (i.e., at the right hand)
#11
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#12
כֶּ֤תֶף
H3802
side
the shoulder (proper, i.e., upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anythi
#13
וְלַבָּ֑יִת
H1004
and the temple
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#14
הַשְּׂמָאלִ֔ית
H8042
to the left
situated on the left side
#15
לַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ
H4196
along by the altar
an altar
#16
וְלַבָּ֑יִת
H1004
and the temple
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#17
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#18
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ
H4428
by the king
a king
#19
סָבִֽיב׃
H5439
round about
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection