2 Chronicles 7:6

Authorized King James Version

And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהַכֹּֽהֲנִים֙
H3548
And the priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#2
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
מִשְׁמְרוֹתָ֣ם
H4931
on their offices
watch, i.e., the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e., (
#4
עֹֽמְדִֽים׃
H5975
stood
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#5
וְהַלְוִיִּ֞ם
H3881
the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#6
בִּכְלֵי
H3627
also with instruments
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#7
שִׁ֤יר
H7892
of musick
a song; abstractly, singing
#8
לַֽיהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
עָשָׂ֜ה
H6213
had made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#11
דָּוִ֖יד
H1732
when David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#12
הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#13
לְהֹד֤וֹת
H3034
to praise
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
#14
לַֽיהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#15
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#16
לְעוֹלָ֣ם
H5769
endureth for ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#17
חַסְדּ֔וֹ
H2617
because his mercy
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
#18
בְּהַלֵּ֥ל
H1984
praised
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
#19
דָּוִ֖יד
H1732
when David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#20
בְּיָדָ֑ם
H3027
by their ministry
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#21
וְהַכֹּֽהֲנִים֙
H3548
And the priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#22
מַחְצְצרִ֣ים
H2690
sounded trumpets
to trumpet, i.e., blow on that instrument
#23
נֶגְדָּ֔ם
H5048
a front, i.e., part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
#24
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#25
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
before them and all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#26
עֹֽמְדִֽים׃
H5975
stood
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of mercy reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 mercy in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection