2 Kings 13:10

Authorized King James Version

In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.

Word-by-Word Analysis

שָׁנָֽה׃

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים

H7970

In the thirty

thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth

וָשֶׁ֙בַע֙

H7651

and seventh

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

שָׁנָֽה׃

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

לְיוֹאָ֖שׁ

H3101

of Joash

joash, the name of six israelites

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יְהוּדָ֑ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

מָ֠לַךְ

H4427

to reign

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

יְהוֹאָ֨שׁ

H3060

began Jehoash

jehoash, the name of two israelite kings

#10

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

#11

יְהֽוֹאָחָ֤ז

H3059

of Jehoahaz

jehoachaz, the name of three israelites

#12

עַל

H5921

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

#13

יִשְׂרָאֵל֙

H3478

over Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#14

בְּשֹׁ֣מְר֔וֹן

H8111

in Samaria

shomeron, a place in palestine

#15

שֵׁ֥שׁ

H8337

and reigned sixteen

six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth

#16

עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה

H6240

ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth

#17

שָׁנָֽה׃

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God 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 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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?

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