2 Chronicles 36:4

Authorized King James Version

And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּמְלֵ֨ךְ

H4427

king

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

מִצְרָֽיְמָה׃

H4714

him to Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

אֶת

H853

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

אֶלְיָקִ֣ים

H471

made Eliakim

eljakim, the name of four israelites

אָחִיו֙

H251

his brother

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

עַל

H5921

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

יְהוּדָה֙

H3063

over Judah

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

וִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם

H3389

and Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#10

וַיַּסֵּ֥ב

H5437

and turned

to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

שְׁמ֖וֹ

H8034

his name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#13

יְהֽוֹיָקִ֑ים

H3079

to Jehoiakim

jehojakim, a jewish king

#14

וְאֶת

H853

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

#15

יֽוֹאָחָ֤ז

H3099

Jehoahaz

joachaz, the name of two israelites

#16

אָחִיו֙

H251

his brother

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

#17

לָקַ֣ח

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#18

נְכ֔וֹ

H5224

And Necho

neko, an egyptian king

#19

וַיְבִיאֵ֖הוּ

H935

and carried

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

#20

מִצְרָֽיְמָה׃

H4714

him to Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

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

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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?