2 Chronicles 28:6

Authorized King James Version

For Pekah the son of Remaliah slew in Judah an hundred and twenty thousand in one day, which were all valiant men; because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּֽהֲרֹג֩

H2026

slew

to smite with deadly intent

פֶּ֨קַח

H6492

For Pekah

pekach, an israelite king

בְּנֵי

H1121

men

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

רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ

H7425

of Remaliah

remaljah, an israelite

בִּֽיהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

in Judah

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

מֵאָ֨ה

H3967

an hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

וְעֶשְׂרִ֥ים

H6242

and twenty

twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth

אֶ֛לֶף

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

בְּי֥וֹם

H3117

day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

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אֶחָ֖ד

H259

in one

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

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הַכֹּ֣ל

H3605

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

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בְּנֵי

H1121

men

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

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חָ֑יִל

H2428

which were all valiant

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

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בְּעָזְבָ֕ם

H5800

because they had forsaken

to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc

#15

אֶת

H853

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

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יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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אֱלֹהֵ֥י

H430

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

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אֲבוֹתָֽם׃

of their fathers

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?