2 Kings 22:9

Authorized King James Version

And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹ֞א

H935

came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

שָׁפָ֤ן

H8227

And Shaphan

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

הַסֹּפֵר֙

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

the king

a king

וַיָּ֥שֶׁב

H7725

again

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

אֶת

H853

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

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

the king

a king

דָּבָ֑ר

H1697

word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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וַיֹּ֗אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

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הִתִּ֤יכוּ

H5413

have gathered

to flow forth (literally or figuratively); by implication, to liquify

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עֲבָדֶ֙יךָ֙

H5650

Thy servants

a servant

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אֶת

H853

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

#14

הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙

H3701

the money

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

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הַנִּמְצָ֣א

H4672

that was found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#16

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

in the house

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

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וַֽיִּתְּנֻ֗הוּ

H5414

and have delivered

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

#18

עַל

H5921

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

#19

יַד֙

H3027

it into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#20

עֹשֵׂ֣י

H6213

of them that do

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

#21

הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה

H4399

the work

properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

#22

הַמֻּפְקָדִ֖ים

H6485

that have the oversight

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

#23

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

in the house

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

#24

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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?
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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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