2 Kings 18:14

Authorized King James Version

And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: that which thou puttest on me will I bear. And the king of Assyria appointed unto Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁלַ֣ח

H7971

sent

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

חִזְקִיָּ֣ה

H2396

And Hezekiah

chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

of Judah

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

אַשּׁ֜וּר

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

לָכִ֨ישָׁה׀

H3923

to Lachish

lakish, a place in palestine

לֵאמֹ֤ר׀

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#10

חָטָ֙אתִי֙

H2398

I have offended

properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn

#11

שׁ֣וּב

H7725

return

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#12

מֵֽעָלַ֔י

H5921

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

#13

אֵ֛ת

H853

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

#14

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#15

תִּתֵּ֥ן

H5414

from me that which thou puttest

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#16

עָלַ֖י

H5921

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

#17

אֶשָּׂ֑א

H5375

on me will I bear

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#18

וַיָּ֨שֶׂם

H7760

appointed

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

#19

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

#20

אַשּׁ֜וּר

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

#21

עַל

H5921

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

#22

חִזְקִיָּ֣ה

H2396

And Hezekiah

chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites

#23

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

#24

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#25

שְׁלֹ֤שׁ

H7969

three

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

#26

מֵאוֹת֙

H3967

hundred

a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction

#27

כִּכַּ֥ר

H3603

talents

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

#28

כֶּ֔סֶף

H3701

of silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#29

וּשְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים

H7970

and thirty

thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth

#30

כִּכַּ֥ר

H3603

talents

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

#31

זָהָֽב׃

H2091

of gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Kings Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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 verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 18 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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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