2 Chronicles 28:18

Authorized King James Version

The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Beth-shemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּפְלִשְׁתִּ֣ים

H6430

The Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

פָּֽשְׁט֗וּ

H6584

also had invaded

to spread out (i.e., deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e., unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)

בְּעָרֵ֨י

H5892

the cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

הַשְּׁפֵלָ֣ה

H8219

of the low country

lowland, i.e., (with the article) the maritime slope of palestine

וְהַנֶּגֶב֮

H5045

and of the south

the south (from its drought); specifically, the negeb or southern district of judah, occasionally, egypt (as south to palestine)

לִֽיהוּדָה֒

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

וַֽ֠יִּלְכְּדוּ

H3920

and had taken

to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere

אֶת

H853

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

בֵּֽית

#10

שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ

H1053

Bethshemesh

beth-shemesh, a place in palestine

#11

וְאֶת

H853

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

#12

אַיָּל֜וֹן

H357

and Ajalon

ajalon, the name of five places in palestine

#13

וְאֶת

H853

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

#14

הַגְּדֵר֗וֹת

H1450

and Gederoth

gederoth, a place in palestine

#15

וְאֶת

H853

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

#16

שׂוֹכ֤וֹ

H7755

and Shocho

sokoh or soko, the name of two places in palestine

#17

בְּנֹתֶ֑יהָ

H1323

also and the villages

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#18

וְאֶת

H853

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

#19

תִּמְנָ֣ה

H8553

thereof and Timnah

timnah, the name of two places in palestine

#20

בְּנֹתֶ֑יהָ

H1323

also and the villages

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#21

וְאֶת

H853

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

#22

גִּמְז֖וֹ

H1579

thereof Gimzo

gimzo, a place in palestine

#23

וְאֶת

H853

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

#24

בְּנֹתֶ֑יהָ

H1323

also and the villages

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#25

וַיֵּֽשְׁב֖וּ

H3427

thereof and they dwelt

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#26

שָֽׁם׃

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?