2 Chronicles 25:24

Authorized King James Version

And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with Obed-edom, and the treasures of the king's house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכָֽל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
הַזָּהָ֣ב
H2091
And he took all the gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#3
וְהַכֶּ֡סֶף
H3701
and the silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#4
וְאֵ֣ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
הַ֠כֵּלִים
H3627
and all the vessels
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#7
הַנִּמְצְאִ֨ים
H4672
that were found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#8
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#9
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֜ים
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
#10
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#11
עֹבֵ֣ד
H0
#12
אֱד֗וֹם
H5654
with Obededom
obed-edom, the name of five israelites
#13
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
אֹצְרוֹת֙
H214
and the treasures
a depository
#15
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#16
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
of the king's
a king
#17
וְאֵ֖ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
בְּנֵ֣י
H1121
the hostages
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#19
הַתַּֽעֲרֻב֑וֹת
H8594
suretyship, i.e., (concretely) a pledge
#20
וַיָּ֖שָׁב
H7725
also and returned
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#21
שֹֽׁמְרֽוֹן׃
H8111
to Samaria
shomeron, a place in palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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