2 Chronicles 36:9

Authorized King James Version

Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בֶּן

H1121

old

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

שְׁמוֹנֶ֤ה

H8083

was eight

a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth

שָׁנִים֙

H8141

years

a year (as a revolution of time)

יְהֽוֹיָכִ֣ין

H3078

Jehoiachin

jehojakin, a jewish king

מָלַ֖ךְ

H4427

and he reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֤ה

H7969

three

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

חֳדָשִׁים֙

H2320

months

the new moon; by implication, a month

וַֽעֲשֶׂ֣רֶת

H6235

and ten

ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)

יָמִ֔ים

H3117

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

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מָלַ֖ךְ

H4427

and he reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

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בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם

H3389

in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

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וַיַּ֥עַשׂ

H6213

and he did

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

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הָרַ֖ע

H7451

that which was evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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בְּעֵינֵ֥י

H5869

in the sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God 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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?