2 Chronicles 34:32

Authorized King James Version

And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּֽעֲמֵ֕ד
H5975
to stand
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#2
אֵ֛ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הַנִּמְצָ֥א
H4672
And he caused all that were present
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#5
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔ם
H3389
in Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#6
וּבִנְיָמִ֑ן
H1144
and Benjamin
binjamin, youngest son of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#7
וַֽיַּעֲשׂוּ֙
H6213
did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#8
יוֹשְׁבֵ֣י
H3427
to it And the inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#9
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔ם
H3389
in Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#10
כִּבְרִ֥ית
H1285
according to the covenant
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
#11
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
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
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
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
#13
אֲבֽוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃
H1
of their fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights covenant through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant, 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 covenant. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection