2 Kings 16:5

Authorized King James Version

Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אָ֣ז

H227

at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore

יַֽעֲלֶ֣ה

H5927

came up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

רְצִ֣ין

H7526

Then Rezin

retsin, the name of a syrian and of an israelite

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

אֲ֠רָם

H758

of Syria

aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite

וּפֶ֨קַח

H6492

and Pekah

pekach, an israelite king

בֶּן

H1121

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

רְמַלְיָ֧הוּ

H7425

of Remaliah

remaljah, an israelite

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#10

יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#11

יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם

H3389

to Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#12

לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה

H4421

to war

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

#13

וַיָּצֻ֙רוּ֙

H6696

and they besieged

to cramp, i.e., confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)

#14

עַל

H5921

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

#15

אָחָ֔ז

H271

Ahaz

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

#16

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#17

יָֽכְל֖וּ

H3201

but could

to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)

#18

לְהִלָּחֵֽם׃

H3898

not overcome

to feed on; figuratively, to consume

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

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 does this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
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?

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