2 Kings 15:29

Authorized King James Version

In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abel-beth-maachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria.

Word-by-Word Analysis

בִּימֵ֞י

H3117

In the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

פֶּ֣קַח

H6492

of Pekah

pekach, an israelite king

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל

H3478

of Israel

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

בָּא֮

H935

came

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

תִּגְלַ֣ת

פִּלְאֶסֶר֮

H8407

Tiglathpileser

tiglath-pileser or tilgath-pilneser, an assyryrian king

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

אַשּֽׁוּרָה׃

H804

of Assyria

ashshur, the second son of shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e., assyria), its region and its empire

#10

וַיִּקַּ֣ח

H3947

and took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

עִיּ֡וֹן

H5859

Ijon

ijon, a place in palestine

#13

וְאֶת

H853

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

#14

אָבֵ֣ל

#15

בֵּֽית

#16

מַעֲכָ֡ה

H62

and Abelbethmaachah

abel of beth-maakah, a place in palestine

#17

וְאֶת

H853

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

#18

יָ֠נוֹחַ

H3239

and Janoah

janochah, a place in palestine

#19

וְאֶת

H853

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

#20

קֶ֨דֶשׁ

H6943

and Kedesh

kedesh, the name of four places in palestine

#21

וְאֶת

H853

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

#22

חָצ֤וֹר

H2674

and Hazor

chatsor, the name (thus simply) of two places in palestine and of one in arabia

#23

וְאֶת

H853

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

#24

הַגִּלְעָד֙

H1568

and Gilead

gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites

#25

וְאֶת

H853

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

#26

הַגָּלִ֔ילָה

H1551

and Galilee

galil (as a special circuit) in the north of palestine

#27

כֹּ֖ל

H3605

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

#28

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

all the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#29

נַפְתָּלִ֑י

H5321

of Naphtali

naphtali, a son of jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory

#30

וַיַּגְלֵ֖ם

H1540

and carried them captive

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

#31

אַשּֽׁוּרָה׃

H804

of Assyria

ashshur, the second son of shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e., assyria), its region and its empire

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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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