2 Chronicles 26:23

Authorized King James Version

So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial which belonged to the kings; for they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁכַּ֨ב

H7901

slept

to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)

עֻזִּיָּ֜הוּ

H5818

So Uzziah

uzzijah, the name of five israelites

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

אֲבֹתָיו֙

him with his fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וַיִּקְבְּר֨וּ

H6912

and they buried

to inter

אֹת֤וֹ

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

אֲבֹתָיו֙

him with his fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

בִּשְׂדֵ֤ה

H7704

in the field

a field (as flat)

#10

הַקְּבוּרָה֙

H6900

of the burial

sepulture; (concretely) a sepulcher

#11

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#12

לַמְּלָכִ֔ים

H4428

which belonged to the kings

a king

#13

כִּ֥י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#14

אָֽמְר֖וּ

H559

for they said

to say (used with great latitude)

#15

מְצוֹרָ֣ע

H6879

He is a leper

to scourge, i.e., (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy

#16

ה֑וּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#17

וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ

H4427

reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#18

יוֹתָ֥ם

H3147

and Jotham

jotham, the name of three israelites

#19

בְּנ֖וֹ

H1121

his son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#20

תַּחְתָּֽיו׃

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?