2 Kings 21:7

Authorized King James Version

And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:

Word-by-Word Analysis

אָשִׂ֥ים

H7760

And he set

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

אֶת

H853

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

פֶּ֥סֶל

H6459

a graven image

an idol

הָֽאֲשֵׁרָ֖ה

H842

of the grove

asherah (or astarte) a phoenician goddess; also an image of the same

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

עָשָׂ֑ה

H6213

that he had made

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

בַּבַּ֨יִת

H1004

In this house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

אָמַ֤ר

H559

said

to say (used with great latitude)

#10

יְהוָה֙

H3068

of which the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#11

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#12

דָּוִד֙

H1732

to David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#13

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#14

שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה

H8010

and to Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

#15

בְנ֔וֹ

H1121

his 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

#16

בַּבַּ֨יִת

H1004

In this house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#17

הַזֶּ֜ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#18

וּבִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֗ם

H3389

and in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#19

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

#20

בָּחַ֙רְתִּי֙

H977

which I have chosen

properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select

#21

מִכֹּל֙

H3605

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

#22

שִׁבְטֵ֣י

H7626

out of all tribes

a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan

#23

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#24

אָשִׂ֥ים

H7760

And he set

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

#25

אֶת

H853

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

#26

שְׁמִ֖י

H8034

my name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#27

לְעוֹלָֽם׃

H5769

for ever

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 21 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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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