2 Kings 15:36

Authorized King James Version

Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְיֶ֛תֶר

H3499

Now the rest

properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)

דִּבְרֵ֥י

H1697

of the acts

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

יוֹתָ֖ם

H3147

of Jotham

jotham, the name of three israelites

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

עָשָׂ֑ה

H6213

and all that he did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

הֲלֹא

H3808

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

הֵ֣ם

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

כְּתוּבִ֗ים

H3789

are they not written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

עַל

H5921

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

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סֵ֛פֶר

H5612

in the book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

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דִּבְרֵ֥י

H1697

of the acts

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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הַיָּמִ֖ים

H3117

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

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לְמַלְכֵ֥י

H4428

of the kings

a king

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יְהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

of Judah

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

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

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?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?

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