2 Kings 11:19

Authorized King James Version

And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king's house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקַּ֣ח

H3947

And he took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אֶת

H853

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

שָׂרֵ֣י

H8269

the rulers

a head person (of any rank or class)

הַ֠מֵּאוֹת

H3967

over hundreds

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

וְאֶת

H853

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

הַכָּרִ֨י

H3746

and the captains

a life-guardsman

וְאֶת

H853

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

הָֽרָצִ֖ים

H7323

and the guard

to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)

וְאֵ֣ת׀

H853

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

#10

כָּל

H3605

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

#11

עַ֣ם

H5971

and all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#12

הָאָ֗רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#13

וַיֹּרִ֤ידוּ

H3381

and they brought down

to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau

#14

אֶת

H853

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

#15

הַמְּלָכִֽים׃

H4428

of the kings

a king

#16

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

from the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#17

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#18

וַיָּב֛וֹאוּ

H935

and came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#19

דֶּֽרֶך

H1870

by the way

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

#20

שַׁ֥עַר

H8179

of the gate

an opening, i.e., door or gate

#21

הָֽרָצִ֖ים

H7323

and the guard

to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)

#22

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

from the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#23

הַמְּלָכִֽים׃

H4428

of the kings

a king

#24

וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב

H3427

And he sat

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#25

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#26

כִּסֵּ֥א

H3678

on the throne

properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)

#27

הַמְּלָכִֽים׃

H4428

of the kings

a king

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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