2 Kings 10:15

Authorized King James Version

And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

מִשָּׁ֡ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

וַיִּמְצָ֣א

H4672

thence he lighted

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

יְהֽוֹנָדָ֥ב

H3082

And Jehonadab

jehonadab, the name of an israelite and of an arab

בֶּן

H1121

the 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

רֵכָ֨ב

H7394

of Rechab

rekab, the name of two arabs and of two israelites

לִקְרָאת֜וֹ

H7125

coming to meet

an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)

וַֽיְבָרְכֵ֗הוּ

H1288

him and he saluted

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

#10

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר

H559

answered

to say (used with great latitude)

#11

אֵלָ֜יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#12

וָיֵ֖שׁ

H3426

It is

there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)

#13

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#14

לְבָבֶ֔ךָ

H3824

as my heart

the heart (as the most interior organ)

#15

יָשָׁ֗ר

H3477

right

straight (literally or figuratively)

#16

כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

#17

לְבָבֶ֔ךָ

H3824

as my heart

the heart (as the most interior organ)

#18

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#19

לְבָבֶ֔ךָ

H3824

as my heart

the heart (as the most interior organ)

#20

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר

H559

answered

to say (used with great latitude)

#21

יְהֽוֹנָדָ֥ב

H3082

And Jehonadab

jehonadab, the name of an israelite and of an arab

#22

וָיֵ֖שׁ

H3426

It is

there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)

#23

וָיֵ֖שׁ

H3426

It is

there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)

#24

וַיִּתֵּ֣ן

H5414

And he gave

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#25

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#26

יָד֔וֹ

H3027

him his hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#27

וַיִּתֵּ֣ן

H5414

And he gave

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#28

יָד֔וֹ

H3027

him his hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#29

וַיַּֽעֲלֵ֥הוּ

H5927

and he took him up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#30

אֵלָ֖יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#31

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#32

הַמֶּרְכָּבָֽה׃

H4818

to him into the chariot

a chariot

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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