2 Chronicles 5:3

Authorized King James Version

Wherefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves unto the king in the feast which was in the seventh month.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקָּהֲל֧וּ
assembled
to convoke
#2
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ
themselves unto the king
a king
#4
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
אִ֥ישׁ
Wherefore all the men
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
בֶּחָ֑ג
in the feast
a festival, or a victim therefor
#8
ה֖וּא
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#9
הַחֹ֥דֶשׁ
month
the new moon; by implication, a month
#10
הַשְּׁבִעִֽי׃
which was in the seventh
seventh

Analysis

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