2 Chronicles 3:1

Authorized King James Version

Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the LORD appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּ֣חֶל
H2490
began
properly, to bore, i.e., (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin
#2
שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה
H8010
Then Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#3
לִבְנ֤וֹת
H1129
to build
to build (literally and figuratively)
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
בֵּית
H1004
the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#6
יְהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
בִּיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
H3389
at Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#8
בְּהַר֙
H2022
in mount
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#9
הַמּ֣וֹרִיָּ֔ה
H4179
Moriah
morijah, a hill in palestine
#10
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
נִרְאָ֖ה
H7200
where the LORD appeared
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#12
דָּוִ֔יד
H1732
that David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#13
אָבִ֑יהוּ
H1
his father
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#14
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
הֵכִין֙
H3559
had prepared
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#16
בִּמְק֣וֹם
H4725
in the place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#17
דָּוִ֔יד
H1732
that David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#18
בְּגֹ֖רֶן
H1637
in the threshingfloor
a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
#19
אָרְנָ֥ן
H771
of Ornan
ornan, a jebusite
#20
הַיְבוּסִֽי׃
H2983
the Jebusite
a jebusite or inhabitant of jebus

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 introducing key themes that will be developed throughout 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