2 Kings 24:12

Authorized King James Version

And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּצֵ֞א

H3318

went out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

יְהֽוֹיָכִ֤ין

H3078

And Jehoiachin

jehojakin, a jewish king

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

and the king

a king

יְהוּדָה֙

H3063

of Judah

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

עַל

H5921

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

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

and the king

a king

בָּבֶ֔ל

H894

of Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

ה֣וּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

וְאִמּ֔וֹ

H517

he and his mother

a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])

#10

וַֽעֲבָדָ֖יו

H5650

and his servants

a servant

#11

וְשָׂרָ֣יו

H8269

and his princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

#12

וְסָֽרִיסָ֑יו

H5631

and his officers

a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state

#13

וַיִּקַּ֤ח

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#14

אֹתוֹ֙

H853

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

#15

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

and the king

a king

#16

בָּבֶ֔ל

H894

of Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

#17

בִּשְׁנַ֥ת

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

#18

שְׁמֹנֶ֖ה

H8083

him in the eighth

a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth

#19

לְמָלְכֽוֹ׃

H4427

of his reign

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God 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 this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 24 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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