2 Chronicles 28:27

Authorized King James Version

And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, even in Jerusalem: but they brought him not into the sepulchres of the kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁכַּ֨ב

H7901

slept

to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)

אָחָ֜ז

H271

And Ahaz

achaz, the name of a jewish king and of an israelite

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

אֲבֹתָ֗יו

with his fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

וַֽיִּקְבְּרֻ֤הוּ

H6912

and they buried

to inter

בָעִיר֙

H5892

him in the city

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

בִּיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם

H3389

even in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

כִּ֚י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#10

הֱבִיאֻ֔הוּ

H935

but they brought

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#11

לְקִבְרֵ֖י

H6913

him not into the sepulchres

a sepulcher

#12

מַלְכֵ֣י

H4428

of the kings

a king

#13

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#14

וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ

H4427

reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#15

יְחִזְקִיָּ֥הֽוּ

H3169

and Hezekiah

jechizkijah, the name of five israelites

#16

בְנ֖וֹ

H1121

his son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#17

תַּחְתָּֽיו׃

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

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?
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 kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?