2 Kings 10:19

Authorized King James Version

Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְעַתָּ֣ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

כָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

נְבִיאֵ֣י

H5030

unto me all the prophets

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

הַבָּֽעַל׃

H1168

of Baal

baal, a phoenician deity

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

עֹֽבְדֵ֥י

H5647

all his servants

to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

כֹּֽהֲנָיו֩

H3548

and all his priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

קִרְא֨וּ

H7121

Now therefore call

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#10

אֵלַ֜י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

אִ֣ישׁ

H376

let none

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#12

אַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

#13

יִפָּקֵ֖ד

H6485

be wanting

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

#14

כִּי֩

H3588

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

#15

זֶ֨בַח

H2077

sacrifice

properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)

#16

גָּד֥וֹל

H1419

for I have a great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

#17

לִי֙

#18

הַבָּֽעַל׃

H1168

of Baal

baal, a phoenician deity

#19

כֹּ֥ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#20

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#21

יִפָּקֵ֖ד

H6485

be wanting

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

#22

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

#23

יִֽחְיֶ֑ה

H2421

he shall not live

to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

#24

וְיֵהוּא֙

H3058

But Jehu

jehu, the name of five israelites

#25

עָשָׂ֣ה

H6213

did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#26

בְעָקְבָּ֔ה

H6122

it in subtilty

trickery

#27

לְמַ֥עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

#28

הַֽאֲבִ֖יד

to the intent that he might destroy

properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)

#29

אֶת

H853

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

#30

עֹֽבְדֵ֥י

H5647

all his servants

to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc

#31

הַבָּֽעַל׃

H1168

of Baal

baal, a phoenician deity

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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Kings Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?

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