2 Chronicles 35:15

Authorized King James Version

And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהַמְשֹֽׁרֲרִ֨ים
And the singers
to sing
#2
בְּנֵֽי
the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#3
וְאָסָ֞ף
and Asaph
asaph, the name of three israelites, and of the family of the first
#4
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
מַֽעֲמָדָ֗ם
were in their place
(figuratively) a position
#6
כְּמִצְוַ֤ת
according to the commandment
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
#7
דָּוִיד֙
of David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#8
וְאָסָ֞ף
and Asaph
asaph, the name of three israelites, and of the family of the first
#9
וְהֵימָ֤ן
and Heman
heman, the name of at least two israelites
#10
וִֽידֻתוּן֙
and Jeduthun
jeduthun, an israelite
#11
חוֹזֵ֣ה
seer
a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)
#12
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
the king's
a king
#13
וְהַשֹּֽׁעֲרִ֖ים
and the porters
a janitor
#14
וָשָׁ֑עַר
waited at every gate
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#15
וָשָׁ֑עַר
waited at every gate
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#16
אֵ֣ין
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#17
לָהֶ֗ם
H0
#18
לָסוּר֙
they might not depart
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#19
מֵעַ֣ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#20
עֲבֹֽדָתָ֔ם
from their service
work of any kind
#21
כִּֽי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#22
אֲחֵיהֶ֥ם
for their brethren
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#23
הַלְוִיִּ֖ם
the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#24
הֵכִ֥ינוּ
prepared
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#25
לָהֶֽם׃
H0

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection