2 Chronicles 31:13

Authorized King James Version

And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וִֽיחִיאֵ֡ל

H3171

And Jehiel

jechiel (or jechavel), the name of eight israelites

וַֽ֠עֲזַזְיָהוּ

H5812

and Azaziah

azazjah, the name of three israelites

וְנַ֨חַת

H5184

and Nahath

nachath, the name of an edomite and of two israelites

וַֽעֲשָׂהאֵ֜ל

H6214

and Asahel

asahel, the name of four israelites

וִֽירִימ֤וֹת

H3406

and Jerimoth

jerimoth or jeremoth, the name of twelve israelites

וְיֽוֹזָבָד֙

H3107

and Jozabad

jozabad, the name of ten israelites

וֶֽאֱלִיאֵ֣ל

H447

and Eliel

eliel, the name of nine israelites

וְיִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ

H3253

and Ismachiah

jismakjah, an israelite

וּמַ֖חַת

H4287

and Mahath

machath, the name of two israelites

#10

וּבְנָיָ֑הוּ

H1141

and Benaiah

benajah, the name of twelve israelites

#11

פְּקִידִ֗ים

H6496

were overseers

a superintendent (civil, military or religious)

#12

מִיַּ֤ד

H3027

under the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#13

כָּֽונַנְיָ֙הוּ֙

H3562

of Cononiah

conanjah, the name of two israelites

#14

וְשִׁמְעִ֣י

H8096

and Shimei

shimi, the name of twenty israelites

#15

אָחִ֔יו

H251

his brother

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

#16

בְּמִפְקַד֙

H4662

at the commandment

an appointment, i.e., mandate; concretely, a designated spot; specifically, a census

#17

יְחִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ

H3169

of Hezekiah

jechizkijah, the name of five israelites

#18

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ

H4428

the king

a king

#19

וַֽעֲזַרְיָ֖הוּ

H5838

and Azariah

azarjah, the name of nineteen israelites

#20

נְגִ֥יד

H5057

the ruler

a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes

#21

בֵּית

H1004

of the house

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

#22

הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃

H430

of 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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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 this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 31 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?