2 Chronicles 26:3

Authorized King James Version

Sixteen years old was Uzziah when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jecoliah of Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בֶּן

H1121

old

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

שֵׁ֨שׁ

H8337

Sixteen

six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth

עֶשְׂרֵ֤ה

H6240

ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth

שָׁנָ֔ה

H8141

years

a year (as a revolution of time)

עֻזִּיָּ֣הוּ

H5818

was Uzziah

uzzijah, the name of five israelites

מָלַ֖ךְ

H4427

and he reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

וַֽחֲמִשִּׁ֤ים

H2572

fifty

וּשְׁתַּ֙יִם֙

H8147

and two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

שָׁנָ֔ה

H8141

years

a year (as a revolution of time)

#10

מָלַ֖ךְ

H4427

and he reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#11

יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#12

וְשֵׁ֣ם

H8034

name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#13

אִמּ֔וֹ

H517

His mother's

a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])

#14

יְכָילְיָ֖ה

H3203

also was Jecoliah

jekoljah or jekiljah, an israelitess

#15

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#16

יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God 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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 26 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?