2 Kings 1:17

Authorized King James Version

So he died according to the word of the LORD which Elijah had spoken. And Jehoram reigned in his stead in the second year of Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; because he had no son.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּ֜מָת

H4191

So he died

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

כִּדְבַ֥ר

H1697

according to the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

יְהוָ֣ה׀

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

דִּבֶּ֣ר

H1696

had spoken

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

אֵֽלִיָּ֗הוּ

H452

which Elijah

elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other israelites

וַיִּמְלֹ֤ךְ

H4427

reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

לִֽיהוֹרָ֥ם

H3088

And Jehoram

jehoram, the name of a syrian and of three israelites

תַּחְתָּ֔יו

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

#10

בִּשְׁנַ֣ת

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

#11

שְׁתַּ֔יִם

H8147

in his stead in the second

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

#12

לִֽיהוֹרָ֥ם

H3088

And Jehoram

jehoram, the name of a syrian and of three israelites

#13

בֵּֽן׃

H1121

because he had no son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#14

יְהֽוֹשָׁפָ֖ט

H3092

of Jehoshaphat

jehoshaphat, the name of six israelites; also of a valley near jerusalem

#15

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#16

יְהוּדָ֑ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#17

כִּ֛י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#18

לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#19

הָ֥יָה

H1961

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

#20

ל֖וֹ

#21

בֵּֽן׃

H1121

because he had no son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 2 Kings's theological argument.

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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?

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