2 Chronicles 5:1

Authorized King James Version

Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַתִּשְׁלַם֙
H7999
was finished
to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate
#2
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה
H4399
Thus all the work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#4
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
עָשָׂ֥ה
H6213
made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#6
שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה
H8010
and Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#7
בֵּ֥ית
H1004
for the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
וַיָּבֵ֨א
H935
brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#10
שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה
H8010
and Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#11
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
קָדְשֵׁ֣י׀
H6944
had dedicated
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#13
דָּוִ֣יד
H1732
that David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#14
אָבִ֗יו
H1
his father
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#15
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
הַכֶּ֤סֶף
H3701
and the silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#17
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
הַזָּהָב֙
H2091
and the gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#19
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#20
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#21
הַכֵּלִ֔ים
H3627
and all the instruments
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#22
נָתַ֕ן
H5414
put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#23
בְּאֹֽצְר֖וֹת
H214
he among the treasures
a depository
#24
בֵּ֥ית
H1004
for the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#25
הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃
H430
of God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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