2 Kings 16:13

Authorized King James Version

And he burnt his burnt offering and his meat offering, and poured his drink offering, and sprinkled the blood of his peace offerings, upon the altar.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּקְטֵ֤ר

H6999

And he burnt

to smoke, i.e., turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)

אֶת

H853

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

עֹֽלָתוֹ֙

H5930

his burnt offering

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

וְאֶת

H853

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

מִנְחָת֔וֹ

H4503

and his meat offering

a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)

וַיַּסֵּ֖ךְ

H5258

and poured

to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast (metal); by analogy, to anoint a king

אֶת

H853

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

נִסְכּ֑וֹ

H5262

his drink offering

a libation; also a cast idol

וַיִּזְרֹ֛ק

H2236

and sprinkled

to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)

#10

אֶת

H853

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

#11

דַּֽם

H1818

the blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

#12

הַשְּׁלָמִ֥ים

H8002

of his peace offerings

properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks

#13

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#14

ל֖וֹ

#15

עַל

H5921

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

#16

הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃

H4196

upon the altar

an altar

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing peace contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of peace differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does understanding peace in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about 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?

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