2 Chronicles 23:14

Authorized King James Version

Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said unto them, Have her forth of the ranges: and whoso followeth her, let him be slain with the sword. For the priest said, Slay her not in the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הֽוֹצִיא֙וּהָ֙

H3318

brought out

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

יְהֽוֹיָדָ֨ע

H3077

Then Jehoiada

jehojada, the name of three israelites

הַכֹּהֵ֔ן

H3548

For the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

אֶת

H853

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

שָׂרֵ֥י

H8269

the captains

a head person (of any rank or class)

הַמֵּא֣וֹת׀

H3967

of hundreds

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

פְּקוּדֵ֣י

H6485

that were set over

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

הַחַ֗יִל

H2428

the host

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

אָמַ֣ר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#10

אֲלֵהֶם֙

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

הֽוֹצִיא֙וּהָ֙

H3318

brought out

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

#12

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

her not in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#14

הַשְּׂדֵר֔וֹת

H7713

a row, i.e., rank (of soldiers), story (of rooms)

#15

וְהַבָּ֥א

H935

and whoso followeth

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#16

אַֽחֲרֶ֖יהָ

H310

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#17

תְמִית֖וּהָ

H4191

Slay

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#18

בֶּחָ֑רֶב

H2719

with the sword

drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement

#19

כִּ֚י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#20

אָמַ֣ר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#21

הַכֹּהֵ֔ן

H3548

For the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#22

לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#23

תְמִית֖וּהָ

H4191

Slay

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#24

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

her not in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#25

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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

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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?