2 Chronicles 9:4

Authorized King James Version

And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמַֽאֲכַ֣ל
H3978
And the meat
an eatable (including provender, flesh and fruit)
#2
שֻׁלְחָנ֡וֹ
H7979
of his table
a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
#3
וּמוֹשַׁ֣ב
H4186
and the sitting
a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population
#4
עֲבָדָיו֩
H5650
of his servants
a servant
#5
וּמַֽעֲמַ֨ד
H4612
and the attendance
(figuratively) a position
#6
מְשָֽׁרְתָ֜יו
H8334
of his ministers
to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
#7
וּמַלְבּ֣וּשֵׁיהֶ֔ם
H4403
also and their apparel
a garment, or (collectively) clothing
#8
וּמַשְׁקָיו֙
H4945
properly, causing to drink, i.e., a butler; by implication (intransitively), drink (itself); figuratively, a well-watered region
#9
וּמַלְבּ֣וּשֵׁיהֶ֔ם
H4403
also and their apparel
a garment, or (collectively) clothing
#10
וַֽעֲלִיָּת֔וֹ
H5944
and his ascent
something lofty, i.e., a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
#11
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#12
יַֽעֲלֶ֖ה
H5927
by which he went up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#13
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
into the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#14
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#15
וְלֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#16
הָ֥יָה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#17
ע֛וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#18
בָּ֖הּ
H0
#19
רֽוּחַ׃
H7307
there was no more spirit
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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