2 Chronicles 26:11

Authorized King James Version

Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains.

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
לְעֻזִּיָּ֡הוּ
H5818
Moreover Uzziah
uzzijah, the name of five israelites
#3
חַיִל֩
H2428
had an host
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
#4
עֹשֵׂ֨ה
H6213
men
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#5
מִלְחָמָ֜ה
H4421
of fighting
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#6
יֽוֹצְאֵ֧י
H3318
that went out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#7
צָבָ֣א
H6635
to war
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
#8
לִגְד֗וּד
H1416
by bands
a crowd (especially of soldiers)
#9
בְּמִסְפַּר֙
H4557
according to the number
a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
#10
פְּקֻדָּתָ֔ם
H6486
of their account
visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
#11
יַד
H3027
by the hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#12
יְעִואֵ֣ל
H3273
of Jeiel
jeiel, the name of six israelites
#13
הַסּוֹפֵ֔ר
H5608
the scribe
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
#14
וּמַֽעֲשֵׂיָ֖הוּ
H4641
and Maaseiah
maasejah, the name of sixteen israelites
#15
הַשּׁוֹטֵ֑ר
H7860
the ruler
properly, a scribe, i.e., (by analogy or implication) an official superintendent or magistrate
#16
עַ֚ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#17
יַד
H3027
by the hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#18
חֲנַנְיָ֔הוּ
H2608
of Hananiah
chananjah, the name of thirteen israelites
#19
מִשָּׂרֵ֖י
H8269
captains
a head person (of any rank or class)
#20
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃
H4428
one of the king's
a king

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God 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