2 Chronicles 28:24

Authorized King James Version

And Ahaz gathered together the vessels of the house of God, and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of the LORD, and he made him altars in every corner of Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֶּֽאֱסֹ֨ף
H622
gathered together
to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
#2
אָחָ֜ז
H271
And Ahaz
achaz, the name of a jewish king and of an israelite
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
כְּלֵ֣י
H3627
the vessels
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#5
בֵּית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#6
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים
H430
of God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#7
וַיְקַצֵּץ֙
H7112
and cut in pieces
to chop off (literally or figuratively)
#8
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
כְּלֵ֣י
H3627
the vessels
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#10
בֵּית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים
H430
of God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#12
וַיִּסְגֹּ֖ר
H5462
and shut up
to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
#13
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
דַּלְת֣וֹת
H1817
the doors
something swinging, i.e., the valve of a door
#15
בֵּית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#16
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#17
וַיַּ֨עַשׂ
H6213
and he made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#18
ל֧וֹ
H0
#19
מִזְבְּח֛וֹת
H4196
him altars
an altar
#20
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#21
פִּנָּ֖ה
H6438
in every corner
an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
#22
בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
H3389
of Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection