2 Chronicles 34:8

Authorized King James Version

Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land, and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבִשְׁנַ֨ת

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

שְׁמוֹנֶ֤ה

H8083

Now in the eighteenth

a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth

עֶשְׂרֵה֙

H6240

ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth

לְמָלְכ֔וֹ

H4427

of his reign

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

לְטַהֵ֥ר

H2891

when he had purged

to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)

הָאָ֖רֶץ

H776

the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

בֵּ֖ית

H1004

and the house

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

שָׁ֠לַח

H7971

he sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#10

שָׁפָ֨ן

H8227

Shaphan

a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax

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בֶּן

H1121

the 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

#12

אֲצַלְיָ֜הוּ

H683

of Azaliah

atsaljah, an israelite

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וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#14

מַֽעֲשֵׂיָ֣הוּ

H4641

and Maaseiah

maasejah, the name of sixteen israelites

#15

שַׂר

H8269

the governor

a head person (of any rank or class)

#16

הָעִ֗יר

H5892

of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#17

וְ֠אֵת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#18

יוֹאָ֤ח

H3098

and Joah

joach, the name of four israelites

#19

בֶּן

H1121

the 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

#20

יֽוֹאָחָז֙

H3099

of Joahaz

joachaz, the name of two israelites

#21

הַמַּזְכִּ֔יר

H2142

the recorder

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

#22

לְחַזֵּ֕ק

H2388

to repair

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

#23

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#24

בֵּ֖ית

H1004

and the house

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

#25

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#26

אֱלֹהָֽיו׃

H430

his 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

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?