2 Chronicles 36:1

Authorized King James Version

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father's stead in Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְחוּ֙

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

עַם

H5971

Then the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

הָאָ֔רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

אֶת

H853

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

יְהֽוֹאָחָ֖ז

H3059

Jehoahaz

jehoachaz, the name of three israelites

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

יֹֽאשִׁיָּ֑הוּ

H2977

of Josiah

joshijah, the name of two israelites

וַיַּמְלִיכֻ֥הוּ

H4427

and made him king

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

תַֽחַת

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

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אָבִ֖יו

in his father's

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

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בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

stead in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout 2 Chronicles.

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 salvation 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 36 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?