2 Chronicles 33:7

Authorized King James Version

And he set a carved image, the idol which he had made, in the house of God, of which God had said to David and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen before all the tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אָשִׂ֥ים
H7760
And he set
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
פֶּ֥סֶל
H6459
a carved image
an idol
#4
הַסֶּ֖מֶל
H5566
the idol
a likeness
#5
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
עָשָׂ֑ה
H6213
which he had made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#7
בַּבַּ֨יִת
H1004
In this house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
אֱלֹהִים֙
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
#9
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
אָמַ֤ר
H559
had said
to say (used with great latitude)
#11
אֱלֹהִים֙
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
#12
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#13
דָּוִיד֙
H1732
to David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#14
וְאֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#15
שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה
H8010
and to Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#16
בְנ֔וֹ
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
בַּבַּ֨יִת
H1004
In this house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#18
הַזֶּ֜ה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#19
וּבִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֗ם
H3389
and in Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#20
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#21
בָּחַ֙רְתִּי֙
H977
which I have chosen
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
#22
מִכֹּל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#23
שִׁבְטֵ֣י
H7626
before all the tribes
a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
#24
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#25
אָשִׂ֥ים
H7760
And he set
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
#26
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#27
שְׁמִ֖י
H8034
my name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#28
לְעֵילֽוֹם׃
H5865
for ever
concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especial

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