2 Chronicles 35:4

Authorized King James Version

And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָכִ֥ונוּ

H3559

And prepare

properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,

לְבֵית

H1004

yourselves by the houses

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

אֲבֽוֹתֵיכֶ֖ם

of your fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

כְּמַחְלְקֽוֹתֵיכֶ֑ם

H4256

after your courses

a section (of levites, people or soldiers)

בִּכְתָ֗ב

H3791

according to the writing

something written, i.e., a writing, record or book

דָּוִיד֙

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

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

וּבְמִכְתַּ֖ב

H4385

and according to the writing

a thing written, the characters, or a document (letter, copy, edict, poem)

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שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה

H8010

of Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

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בְנֽוֹ׃

H1121

his 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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?