2 Chronicles 9:13

Authorized King James Version

Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַֽיְהִי֙

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

מִשְׁקַ֣ל

H4948

Now the weight

weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)

זָהָֽב׃

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

בָּ֥א

H935

that came

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

לִשְׁלֹמֹ֖ה

H8010

to Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

בְּשָׁנָ֣ה

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

אֶחָ֑ת

H259

in one

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

וָשֵׁ֖שׁ

H8337

and six

six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth

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מֵא֛וֹת

H3967

hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

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וְשִׁשִּׁ֥ים

H8346

and threescore

sixty

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וָשֵׁ֖שׁ

H8337

and six

six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth

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כִּכְּרֵ֥י

H3603

talents

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

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זָהָֽב׃

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?