2 Kings 12:10

Authorized King James Version

And it was so, when they saw that there was much money in the chest, that the king's scribe and the high priest came up, and they put up in bags, and told the money that was found in the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַֽיְהִי֙

H1961

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

כִּרְאוֹתָ֔ם

H7200

And it was so when they saw

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

כִּי

H3588

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

רַ֥ב

H7227

that there was much

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

הַכֶּ֖סֶף

H3701

money

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

בָּֽאָר֑וֹן

H727

in the chest

a box

וַיַּ֨עַל

H5927

came up

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

סֹפֵ֤ר

H5608

scribe

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

that the king's

a king

#10

וְהַכֹּהֵ֣ן

H3548

priest

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

#11

הַגָּד֔וֹל

H1419

and the high

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

#12

וַיָּצֻ֙רוּ֙

H6696

and they put up in bags

to cramp, i.e., confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)

#13

וַיִּמְנ֔וּ

H4487

and told

properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll

#14

אֶת

H853

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

#15

הַכֶּ֖סֶף

H3701

money

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#16

הַנִּמְצָ֥א

H4672

that was found

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

#17

בֵית

H1004

in the house

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

#18

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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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