2 Chronicles 35:18

Authorized King James Version

And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

עָשָׂ֣ה

H6213

keep

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

כַּפֶּ֣סַח

H6453

And there was no passover

a pretermission, i.e., exemption; used only techically of the jewish passover (the festival or the victim)

כָּמֹ֙הוּ֙

H3644

as, thus, so

וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל

H3478

and Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

מִימֵ֖י

H3117

from the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

שְׁמוּאֵ֣ל

H8050

of Samuel

shemuel, the name of three israelites

הַנָּבִ֑יא

H5030

the prophet

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#10

מַלְכֵ֣י

H4428

all the kings

a king

#11

וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל

H3478

and Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#12

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#13

עָשָׂ֣ה

H6213

keep

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#14

כַּפֶּ֣סַח

H6453

And there was no passover

a pretermission, i.e., exemption; used only techically of the jewish passover (the festival or the victim)

#15

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#16

עָשָׂ֣ה

H6213

keep

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#17

יֹֽ֠אשִׁיָּהוּ

H2977

as Josiah

joshijah, the name of two israelites

#18

וְהַכֹּֽהֲנִ֨ים

H3548

and the priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#19

וְהַלְוִיִּ֤ם

H3881

and the Levites

a levite or descendant of levi

#20

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#21

יְהוּדָה֙

H3063

and all Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#22

וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל

H3478

and Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#23

הַנִּמְצָ֔א

H4672

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

#24

וְיֽוֹשְׁבֵ֖י

H3427

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

#25

יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 35 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?