2 Chronicles 29:20

Authorized King James Version

Then Hezekiah the king rose early, and gathered the rulers of the city, and went up to the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּשְׁכֵּם֙

H7925

rose early

literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e., to start early in the morning

יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ

H3169

Then Hezekiah

jechizkijah, the name of five israelites

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ

H4428

the king

a king

וַיֶּֽאֱסֹ֕ף

H622

and gathered

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

אֵ֖ת

H853

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

שָׂרֵ֣י

H8269

the rulers

a head person (of any rank or class)

הָעִ֑יר

H5892

of the city

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

וַיַּ֖עַל

H5927

and went up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

to the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 kingdom of God 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

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 29 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?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?