2 Chronicles 26:13

Authorized King James Version

And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#2
יָדָם֩
And under their 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
#3
חָ֑יִל
was an army
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
#4
צָבָ֜א
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
#5
שְׁלֹ֧שׁ
three
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
#6
מֵא֔וֹת
hundred
a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
#7
אֲלָפִים֙
thousand
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
#8
וְשִׁבְעַ֤ת
and seven
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
#9
אֲלָפִים֙
thousand
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
#10
וַֽחֲמֵ֣שׁ
and five
five
#11
מֵא֔וֹת
hundred
a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
#12
עוֹשֵׂ֥י
that made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#13
מִלְחָמָ֖ה
war
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#14
בְּכֹ֣חַ
power
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)
#15
חָ֑יִל
was an army
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
#16
לַעְזֹ֥ר
to help
to surround, i.e., protect or aid
#17
לַמֶּ֖לֶךְ
the king
a king
#18
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#19
הָֽאוֹיֵֽב׃
against the enemy
hating; an adversary

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection