2 Chronicles 36:10

Authorized King James Version

And when the year was expired, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלִתְשׁוּבַ֣ת

H8666

was expired

a recurrence (of time or place); a reply (as returned)

הַשָּׁנָ֗ה

H8141

And when the year

a year (as a revolution of time)

שָׁלַח֙

H7971

sent

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

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

נְבֽוּכַדְנֶאצַּ֔ר

H5019

Nebuchadnezzar

nebukadnetstsar (or nebukadretsts(-ar, or)), king of babylon

וַיְבִאֵ֣הוּ

H935

and brought

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

בָבֶ֔לָה

H894

him to Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

כְּלֵ֖י

H3627

vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#10

חֶמְדַּ֣ת

H2532

with the goodly

delight

#11

בֵּית

H1004

of the house

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

#12

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#13

וַיַּמְלֵךְ֙

H4427

king

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#14

אֶת

H853

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

#15

צִדְקִיָּ֣הוּ

H6667

and made Zedekiah

tsidkijah, the name of six israelites

#16

אָחִ֔יו

H251

his brother

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

#17

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#18

יְהוּדָ֖ה

H3063

over Judah

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

#19

וִירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

and Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?