2 Chronicles 27:8

He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in 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

עֶשְׂרִ֧ים

H6242

and twenty

twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth

וְחָמֵ֛שׁ

H2568

He was five

five

שָׁנָ֔ה

H8141

years

a year (as a revolution of time)

הָיָ֣ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

מָלַ֖ךְ

H4427

and reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

וְשֵׁשׁ

H8337

sixteen

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

עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה

H6240

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

שָׁנָ֔ה

H8141

years

a year (as a revolution of time)

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מָלַ֖ךְ

H4427

and reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

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בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?
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?