2 Chronicles 28:26

Authorized King James Version

Now the rest of his acts and of all his ways, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְיֶ֤תֶר

H3499

Now the rest

properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)

דְּבָרָיו֙

H1697

of his acts

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

דְּרָכָ֔יו

H1870

and of all his ways

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

הָרִֽאשֹׁנִ֖ים

H7223

first

first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

וְהָאַֽחֲרוֹנִ֑ים

H314

and last

hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western

הִנָּ֣ם

H2005

lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if

כְּתוּבִ֔ים

H3789

behold they are written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

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סֵ֥פֶר

H5612

in the book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

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מַלְכֵֽי

H4428

of the kings

a king

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יְהוּדָ֖ה

H3063

of Judah

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

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וְיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

and Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation 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

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 28 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?