2 Kings 11:2

Authorized King James Version

But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתִּקַּ֣ח

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

יְהוֹשֶׁ֣בַע

H3089

But Jehosheba

jehosheba, an israelitess

בַּת

H1323

the daughter

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

of king

a king

י֠וֹרָם

H3141

Joram

joram, the name of three israelites and one syrian

אֲח֨וֹת

H269

sister

a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)

אֲחַזְיָ֗ה

H274

of Ahaziah

achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king

אֶת

H853

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

יוֹאָ֣שׁ

H3101

Joash

joash, the name of six israelites

#10

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

sons

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

#11

אֲחַזְיָ֗ה

H274

of Ahaziah

achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king

#12

וַתִּגְנֹ֤ב

H1589

and stole

to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive

#13

אֹתוֹ֙

H853

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

#14

מִתּ֤וֹךְ

H8432

him from among

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

#15

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

sons

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

#16

הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

of king

a king

#17

הוּמָֽת׃

H4191

so that he was not slain

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

#18

אֹת֥וֹ

H853

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

#19

וְאֶת

H853

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

#20

מֵֽינִקְתּ֖וֹ

H3243

him even him and his nurse

to suck; causatively, to give milk

#21

בַּֽחֲדַ֣ר

H2315

in the bedchamber

an apartment (usually literal)

#22

הַמִּטּ֑וֹת

H4296

a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier

#23

וַיַּסְתִּ֧רוּ

H5641

and they hid

to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively

#24

אֹת֛וֹ

H853

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

#25

מִפְּנֵ֥י

H6440

from

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#26

עֲתַלְיָ֖הוּ

H6271

Athaliah

athaljah, the name of an israelitess and two israelites

#27

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#28

הוּמָֽת׃

H4191

so that he was not slain

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 Kings.

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

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 11 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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