2 Chronicles 24:7

Authorized King James Version

For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD did they bestow upon Baalim.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
עֲתַלְיָ֙הוּ֙
H6271
of Athaliah
athaljah, the name of an israelitess and two israelites
#3
הַמִּרְשַׁ֔עַת
H4849
that wicked
a female wicked doer
#4
בָּנֶ֥יהָ
H1121
For the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#5
פָֽרְצ֖וּ
H6555
woman had broken up
to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
#6
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
בֵית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֑ים
H430
of God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#9
וְגַם֙
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#10
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
קָדְשֵׁ֣י
H6944
and also all the dedicated things
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#12
בֵית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#13
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#14
עָשׂ֖וּ
H6213
did they bestow
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#15
לַבְּעָלִֽים׃
H1168
upon Baalim
baal, a phoenician deity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection