2 Chronicles 25:13

Authorized King James Version

But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of Judah, from Samaria even unto Beth-horon, and smote three thousand of them, and took much spoil.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּבְנֵ֣י
H1121
But the soldiers
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#2
הַגְּד֗וּד
H1416
of the army
a crowd (especially of soldiers)
#3
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#4
הֵשִׁ֤יב
H7725
sent back
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#5
אֲמַצְיָ֙הוּ֙
H558
which Amaziah
amatsjah, the name of four israelites
#6
מִלֶּ֤כֶת
H3212
that they should not go
to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
#7
עִמּוֹ֙
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#8
לַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה
H4421
with him to battle
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#9
וַֽיִּפְשְׁטוּ֙
H6584
fell
to spread out (i.e., deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e., unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)
#10
בְּעָרֵ֣י
H5892
upon the cities
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#11
יְהוּדָ֔ה
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#12
מִשֹּֽׁמְר֖וֹן
H8111
from Samaria
shomeron, a place in palestine
#13
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#14
בֵּ֣ית
H0
#15
חוֹר֑וֹן
H1032
even unto Bethhoron
beth-choron, the name of two adjoining places in palestine
#16
וַיַּכּ֤וּ
H5221
and smote
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
#17
מֵהֶם֙
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#18
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
H7969
three
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
#19
אֲלָפִ֔ים
H505
thousand
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
#20
וַיָּבֹ֖זּוּ
H962
of them and took
to plunder
#21
בִּזָּ֥ה
H961
spoil
booty
#22
רַבָּֽה׃
H7227
much
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

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

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