2 Chronicles 23:6

Authorized King James Version

But let none come into the house of the LORD, save the priests, and they that minister of the Levites; they shall go in, for they are holy: but all the people shall keep the watch of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#2
יָבֹ֖אוּ
H935
But let none come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#3
בֵית
H1004
into the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#4
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#5
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#6
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#7
הַכֹּֽהֲנִים֙
H3548
save the priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#8
וְהַמְשָֽׁרְתִ֣ים
H8334
and they that minister
to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
#9
לַלְוִיִּ֔ם
H3881
of the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#10
הֵ֥מָּה
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#11
יָבֹ֖אוּ
H935
But let none come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#12
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#13
קֹ֣דֶשׁ
H6944
for they are holy
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#14
הֵ֑מָּה
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#15
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#16
הָעָ֔ם
H5971
but all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#17
יִשְׁמְר֖וּ
H8104
shall keep
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#18
מִשְׁמֶ֥רֶת
H4931
the watch
watch, i.e., the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e., (
#19
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