2 Kings 23:27

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And the LORD said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and will cast off this city Jerusalem which I have chosen, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there.

Original Language Analysis

אָמַ֔רְתִּי of which I said H559
אָמַ֔רְתִּי of which I said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 27
to say (used with great latitude)
יְהוָ֗ה And the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֗ה And the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 27
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
גַּ֤ם H1571
גַּ֤ם
Strong's: H1571
Word #: 3 of 27
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 4 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְהוּדָה֙ Judah H3063
יְהוּדָה֙ Judah
Strong's: H3063
Word #: 5 of 27
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
הֲסִרֹ֖תִי I will remove H5493
הֲסִרֹ֖תִי I will remove
Strong's: H5493
Word #: 6 of 27
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
מֵעַ֣ל H5921
מֵעַ֣ל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 7 of 27
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
פָּנַ֔י also out of my sight H6440
פָּנַ֔י also out of my sight
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 8 of 27
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 9 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הֲסִרֹ֖תִי I will remove H5493
הֲסִרֹ֖תִי I will remove
Strong's: H5493
Word #: 10 of 27
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 11 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 12 of 27
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
וּ֠מָאַסְתִּי and will cast off H3988
וּ֠מָאַסְתִּי and will cast off
Strong's: H3988
Word #: 13 of 27
to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 14 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָעִ֨יר this city H5892
הָעִ֨יר this city
Strong's: H5892
Word #: 15 of 27
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
הַזֹּ֤את H2063
הַזֹּ֤את
Strong's: H2063
Word #: 16 of 27
this (often used adverb)
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 17 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בָּחַ֙רְתִּי֙ which I have chosen H977
בָּחַ֙רְתִּי֙ which I have chosen
Strong's: H977
Word #: 18 of 27
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 19 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם Jerusalem H3389
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם Jerusalem
Strong's: H3389
Word #: 20 of 27
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 21 of 27
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַבַּ֔יִת and the house H1004
הַבַּ֔יִת and the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 22 of 27
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 23 of 27
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אָמַ֔רְתִּי of which I said H559
אָמַ֔רְתִּי of which I said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 24 of 27
to say (used with great latitude)
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה H1961
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 25 of 27
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
שְׁמִ֖י My name H8034
שְׁמִ֖י My name
Strong's: H8034
Word #: 26 of 27
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
שָֽׁם׃ H8033
שָֽׁם׃
Strong's: H8033
Word #: 27 of 27
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

Analysis & Commentary

And the LORD said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and will cast off this city Jerusalem which I have chosen, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there.

This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 23: Comprehensive reformation cannot avert certain judgment. The divine name emphasizes Yahweh's covenant relationship with Israel and His sovereign control over historical events. In Judah's later history, we see both genuine reforms and deep-rooted corruption, revealing that external religious activity cannot substitute for heart transformation.

The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.

Historical Context

Historical Setting: 2 Kings 23 takes place during the final century of Judah's existence, 7th century BCE, including Manasseh and Josiah's reigns. The chapter's theme (Josiah's Thorough Reforms) reflects the historical reality of the worst apostasy under Manasseh followed by the most thorough reforms under Josiah, demonstrating that external righteousness cannot reverse God's determined judgment. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.

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