2 Chronicles 24:17

Authorized King James Version

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאַֽחֲרֵ֥י

H310

Now after

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

מוֹת֙

H4194

the death

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

יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע

H3077

of Jehoiada

jehojada, the name of three israelites

בָּ֚אוּ

H935

came

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

שָׂרֵ֣י

H8269

the princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

וַיִּֽשְׁתַּחֲו֖וּ

H7812

and made obeisance

to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

Then the king

a king

אָ֛ז

H227

at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore

#10

שָׁמַ֥ע

H8085

hearkened

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

#11

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

Then the king

a king

#12

אֲלֵיהֶֽם׃

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation 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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 24 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?