2 Chronicles 27:7

Authorized King James Version

Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, lo, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְיֶתֶר֙
H3499
Now the rest
properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
#2
דִּבְרֵ֣י
H1697
of the acts
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#3
יוֹתָ֔ם
H3147
of Jotham
jotham, the name of three israelites
#4
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
מִלְחֲמֹתָ֖יו
H4421
and all his wars
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#6
וּדְרָכָ֑יו
H1870
and his ways
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#7
הִנָּ֣ם
H2005
lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
#8
כְּתוּבִ֔ים
H3789
lo they are written
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
#9
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#10
סֵ֥פֶר
H5612
in the book
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
#11
מַלְכֵֽי
H4428
of the kings
a king
#12
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#13
וִֽיהוּדָֽה׃
H3063
and Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

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 salvation 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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