2 Kings 16:10

Authorized King James Version

And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ

H4428

And king

a king

אָחָ֜ז

H271

Ahaz

achaz, the name of a jewish king and of an israelite

לִ֠קְרַאת

H7125

to meet

an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)

תִּגְלַ֨ת

פִּלְאֶ֤סֶר

H8407

Tiglathpileser

tiglath-pileser or tilgath-pilneser, an assyryrian king

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ

H4428

And king

a king

אַשּׁוּר֙

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

בְּדַמָּ֑שֶׂק

H1834

that was at Damascus

damascus, a city of syria

#10

וַיַּ֥רְא

H7200

and saw

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

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

הַמִּזְבֵּ֛חַ

H4196

an altar

#13

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#14

בְּדַמָּ֑שֶׂק

H1834

that was at Damascus

damascus, a city of syria

#15

וַיִּשְׁלַח֩

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#16

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ

H4428

And king

a king

#17

אָחָ֜ז

H271

Ahaz

achaz, the name of a jewish king and of an israelite

#18

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#19

אֽוּרִיָּ֣ה

H223

to Urijah

urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites

#20

הַכֹּהֵ֗ן

H3548

the priest

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

#21

אֶת

H853

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

#22

דְּמ֧וּת

H1823

the fashion

resemblance; concretely, model, shape; adverbially, like

#23

הַמִּזְבֵּ֛חַ

H4196

an altar

#24

וְאֶת

H853

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

#25

תַּבְנִית֖וֹ

H8403

and the pattern

structure; by implication, a model, resemblance

#26

לְכָֽל

H3605

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

#27

מַעֲשֵֽׂהוּ׃

H4639

of it according to all the workmanship

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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 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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation 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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