2 Chronicles 23:11

Authorized King James Version

Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown, and gave him the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the king.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיּוֹצִ֣יאוּ

H3318

Then they brought out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

אֶת

H853

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

וּבָנָ֔יו

H1121

and his 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

הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃

H4428

the king

a king

וַיִּתְּנ֤וּ

H5414

and put

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

עָלָיו֙

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

אֶת

H853

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

הַנֵּ֙זֶר֙

H5145

upon him the crown

properly, something set apart, i.e., (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chapl

וְאֶת

H853

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

#10

הָ֣עֵד֔וּת

H5715

and gave him the testimony

testimony

#11

וַיַּמְלִ֖יכוּ

H4427

and made him king

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#12

אֹת֑וֹ

H853

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

#13

וַיִּמְשָׁחֻ֙הוּ֙

H4886

anointed

to rub with oil, i.e., to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint

#14

יְהֽוֹיָדָ֣ע

H3077

And Jehoiada

jehojada, the name of three israelites

#15

וּבָנָ֔יו

H1121

and his 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

#16

וַיֹּֽאמְר֖וּ

H559

him and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#17

יְחִ֥י

H2421

God save

to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

#18

הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃

H4428

the king

a king

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 sovereignty 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

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?