2 Chronicles 9:8

Authorized King James Version

Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יְהִ֨י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
be the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֱלֹהֶ֤יךָ
H430
because thy God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#4
בָּר֔וּךְ
H1288
Blessed
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
#5
אֲשֶׁ֣ר׀
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
חָפֵ֣ץ
H2654
which delighted
properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
#7
בְּךָ֗
H0
#8
וַיִּתֶּנְךָ֤
H5414
in thee to set
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#9
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#10
כִּסְאוֹ֙
H3678
thee on his throne
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
#11
לְמֶ֔לֶךְ
H4428
he thee king
a king
#12
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
be the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#13
אֱלֹהֶ֤יךָ
H430
because thy God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#14
בְּאַֽהֲבַ֨ת
H160
loved
love
#15
אֱלֹהֶ֤יךָ
H430
because thy God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#16
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#18
לְהַֽעֲמִיד֣וֹ
H5975
to establish
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#19
לְעוֹלָ֔ם
H5769
them for ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#20
וַיִּתֶּנְךָ֤
H5414
in thee to set
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#21
עֲלֵיהֶם֙
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#22
לְמֶ֔לֶךְ
H4428
he thee king
a king
#23
לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת
H6213
over them to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#24
מִשְׁפָּ֥ט
H4941
judgment
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#25
וּצְדָקָֽה׃
H6666
and justice
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of love connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about love, 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 love. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection