2 Chronicles 24:15

Authorized King James Version

But Jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days when he died; an hundred and thirty years old was he when he died.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּזְקַ֧ן

H2204

waxed old

to be old

יְהֽוֹיָדָ֛ע

H3077

But Jehoiada

jehojada, the name of three israelites

וַיִּשְׂבַּ֥ע

H7646

and was full

to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)

יָמִ֖ים

H3117

of days

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

וַיָּמֹ֑ת

H4191

when he died

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

בֶּן

H1121

old

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

מֵאָ֧ה

H3967

an hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

וּשְׁלֹשִׁ֛ים

H7970

and thirty

thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth

שָׁנָ֖ה

H8141

years

a year (as a revolution of time)

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בְּמוֹתֽוֹ׃

H4194

was he when he died

death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin

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

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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?