2 Chronicles 9:10

Authorized King James Version

And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְגַם
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#2
וְעַבְדֵ֣י
And the servants
a servant
#3
חיּרָם֙
chiram or chirom, the name of two tyrians
#4
וְעַבְדֵ֣י
And the servants
a servant
#5
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
of Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#6
אֲשֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
הֵבִ֛יאוּ
brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#8
זָהָ֖ב
gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#9
מֵֽאוֹפִ֑יר
from Ophir
ophir, the name of a son of joktan, and of a gold region in the east
#10
הֵבִ֛יאוּ
brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#11
עֲצֵ֥י
trees
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
#12
אַלְגּוּמִּ֖ים
algum
sticks of algum wood
#13
וְאֶ֥בֶן
H68
stones
a stone
#14
יְקָרָֽה׃
and precious
valuable (objectively or subjectively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection