2 Chronicles 23:13

Authorized King James Version

And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתֵּ֡רֶא

H7200

And she looked

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

וְהִנֵּ֣ה

H2009

lo!

הַמֶּלֶךְ֒

H4428

and behold the king

a king

עוֹמֵ֨ד

H5975

stood

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

עַֽל

H5921

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

עַמּוּד֜וֹ

H5982

at his pillar

a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e., platform

בַּמָּב֗וֹא

H3996

at the entering in

an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards

וְהַשָּׂרִ֣ים

H8269

and the princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

בַּחֲצֹ֣צְר֔וֹת

H2689

and the trumpets

a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)

#10

עַל

H5921

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

#11

הַמֶּלֶךְ֒

H4428

and behold the king

a king

#12

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#13

עַ֨ם

H5971

and all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#14

הָאָ֜רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#15

שָׂמֵ֗חַ

H8056

rejoiced

blithe or gleeful

#16

וְתוֹקֵ֙עַ֙

H8628

and sounded

to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become

#17

בַּחֲצֹ֣צְר֔וֹת

H2689

and the trumpets

a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)

#18

וְהַמְשֽׁוֹרֲרִים֙

H7891

also the singers

to sing

#19

בִּכְלֵ֣י

H3627

with instruments

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#20

הַשִּׁ֔יר

H7892

of musick

a song; abstractly, singing

#21

וּמֽוֹדִיעִ֖ים

H3045

and such as taught

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#22

לְהַלֵּ֑ל

H1984

to sing praise

to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ

#23

וַתִּקְרַ֤ע

H7167

rent

to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)

#24

עֲתַלְיָ֙הוּ֙

H6271

Then Athaliah

athaljah, the name of an israelitess and two israelites

#25

אֶת

H853

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

#26

בְּגָדֶ֔יהָ

H899

her clothes

a covering, i.e., clothing

#27

וַתֹּ֖אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#28

קָֽשֶׁר׃

H7195

Treason

an (unlawful) alliance

#29

קָֽשֶׁר׃

H7195

Treason

an (unlawful) alliance

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of covenant community reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of covenant community differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
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?