2 Chronicles 8:11

Authorized King James Version

And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the LORD hath come.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶת

H853

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

בַּת

H1323

the daughter

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

פַּרְעֹ֗ה

H6547

of Pharaoh

paroh, a general title of egyptian kings

הֶֽעֱלָ֤ה

H5927

brought up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

שְׁלֹמֹה֙

H8010

And Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

מֵעִ֣יר

H5892

out of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

דָּוִ֣יד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

בְּבֵית֙

H1004

in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#10

בָּֽנָה

H1129

that he had built

to build (literally and figuratively)

#11

לָ֑הּ

#12

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#13

אָמַ֗ר

H559

for her for he said

to say (used with great latitude)

#14

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#15

תֵשֵׁ֨ב

H3427

shall not dwell

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#16

אִשָּׁ֥ה

H802

My wife

a woman

#17

לִי֙

#18

בְּבֵית֙

H1004

in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#19

דָּוִ֣יד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#20

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#21

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#22

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#23

קֹ֣דֶשׁ

H6944

because the places are holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

#24

הֵ֔מָּה

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

#25

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#26

בָּֽאָ֥ה

H935

hath come

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

#27

אֲלֵיהֶ֖ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#28

אֲר֥וֹן

H727

whereunto the ark

a box

#29

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 salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?