2 Chronicles 34:29

Authorized King James Version

Then the king sent and gathered together all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁלַ֖ח
H7971
sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#2
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ
H4428
Then the king
a king
#3
וַיֶּֽאֱסֹ֕ף
H622
and gathered together
to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
זִקְנֵ֥י
H2205
all the elders
old
#7
יְהוּדָ֖ה
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#8
וִירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
H3389
and Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection