2 Kings 22:12

Authorized King James Version

And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְצַ֣ו

H6680

commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

אֶת

H853

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

חִלְקִיָּ֣ה

H2518

Hilkiah

chilhijah, the name of eight israelites

הַכֹּהֵ֡ן

H3548

the priest

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

וְאֶת

H853

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

אֲחִיקָ֣ם

H296

and Ahikam

achikam, an israelite

בֶּן

H1121

the 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

שָׁפָ֣ן

H8227

and Shaphan

a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax

#10

וְאֶת

H853

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

#11

עַכְבּ֨וֹר

H5907

and Achbor

akbor, the name of an idumaean and of two israelites

#12

בֶּן

H1121

the 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

#13

מִֽיכָיָ֜ה

H4320

of Michaiah

micajah, the name of two israelites

#14

וְאֵ֣ת׀

H853

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

#15

שָׁפָ֣ן

H8227

and Shaphan

a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax

#16

הַסֹּפֵ֗ר

H5608

the scribe

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

#17

וְאֵ֛ת

H853

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

#18

עֲשָׂיָ֥ה

H6222

and Asahiah

asajah, the name of three or four israelites

#19

עֶֽבֶד

H5650

a servant

#20

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

#21

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

In what ways does understanding divine revelation 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?
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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