2 Chronicles 24:23

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass at the end of the year, that the host of Syria came up against him: and they came to Judah and Jerusalem, and destroyed all the princes of the people from among the people, and sent all the spoil of them unto the king of Damascus.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִ֣י׀
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
לִתְקוּפַ֣ת
H8622
And it came to pass at the end
a revolution, i.e., (of the sun) course, (of time) lapse
#3
הַשָּׁנָ֗ה
H8141
of the year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#4
עָלָ֣ה
H5927
came up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#5
עָלָיו֮
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
חֵ֣יל
H2428
that the host
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
#7
אֲרָם֒
H758
of Syria
aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite
#8
וַיָּבֹ֗אוּ
H935
against him and they came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#9
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#10
יְהוּדָה֙
H3063
to Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#11
וִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
H3389
and Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#12
וַיַּשְׁחִ֛יתוּ
H7843
and destroyed
to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
#13
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#15
שָׂרֵ֥י
H8269
all the princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#16
מֵעָ֑ם
H5971
from among the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#17
מֵעָ֑ם
H5971
from among the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#18
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#19
שְׁלָלָ֥ם
H7998
all the spoil
booty
#20
שִׁלְּח֖וּ
H7971
and sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#21
לְמֶ֥לֶךְ
H4428
of them unto the king
a king
#22
דַּרְמָֽשֶׂק׃
H1834
of Damascus
damascus, a city of syria

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection