2 Chronicles 9:26

Authorized King James Version

And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִ֥י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
מוֹשֵׁ֖ל
H4910
And he reigned
to rule
#3
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הַמְּלָכִ֑ים
H4428
over all the kings
a king
#5
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#6
הַנָּהָר֙
H5104
from the river
a stream (including the sea; expectation the nile, euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
#7
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#8
אֶ֣רֶץ
H776
even unto the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#9
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים
H6430
of the Philistines
a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth
#10
וְעַ֖ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#11
גְּב֥וּל
H1366
and to the border
properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
#12
מִצְרָֽיִם׃
H4714
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 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