2 Chronicles 24:11

Authorized King James Version

Now it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought unto the king's office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, the king's scribe and the high priest's officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִ֡י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
בְּעֵת֩
H6256
Now it came to pass that at what time
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
#3
וּבָ֨א
H935
came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
הָ֣אָר֔וֹן
H727
the chest
a box
#6
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
פְּקֻדַּ֣ת
H6486
office
visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
#8
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙
H4428
the king's
a king
#9
בְּיַ֣ד
H3027
by the 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
#10
הַלְוִיִּם֒
H3881
of the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#11
וְכִרְאוֹתָ֞ם
H7200
and when they saw
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#12
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#13
רַ֣ב
H7227
that there was much
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
#14
כֶ֖סֶף
H3701
money
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#15
וּבָ֨א
H935
came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#16
סוֹפֵ֤ר
H5608
scribe
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
#17
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙
H4428
the king's
a king
#18
וּפְקִיד֙
H6496
officer
a superintendent (civil, military or religious)
#19
כֹּהֵ֣ן
H3548
priest's
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#20
הָרֹ֔אשׁ
H7218
and the high
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#21
וִיעָ֙רוּ֙
H6168
and emptied
to be (causatively, make) bare; hence, to empty, pour out, demolish
#22
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#23
הָ֣אָר֔וֹן
H727
the chest
a box
#24
וְיִשָּׂאֻ֖הוּ
H5375
and took
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
#25
וִֽישִׁיבֻ֣הוּ
H7725
again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#26
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#27
מְקֹמ֑וֹ
H4725
it to his place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#28
כֹּ֤ה
H3541
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
#29
עָשׂוּ֙
H6213
Thus they did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#30
בְּי֔וֹם
H3117
by day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#31
בְּי֔וֹם
H3117
by day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#32
וַיַּֽאַסְפוּ
H622
and gathered
to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
#33
כֶ֖סֶף
H3701
money
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#34
לָרֹֽב׃
H7230
in abundance
abundance (in any respect)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection