2 Kings 24:14

Authorized King James Version

And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהִגְלָ֣ה

H1540

And he carried away

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

אֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

יְ֠רֽוּשָׁלִַם

H3389

all Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

וְֽאֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

הַשָּׂרִ֞ים

H8269

and all the princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

וְאֵ֣ת׀

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

#10

גִּבּוֹרֵ֣י

H1368

and all the mighty men

powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant

#11

הַחַ֗יִל

H2428

of valour

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

#12

עֲשֶׂ֤רֶה

H6235

even ten

ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)

#13

אֲלָפִים֙

H505

thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

#14

גּוֹלֶ֔ה

H1473

exile; concretely and collectively exiles

#15

וְכָל

H3605

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

#16

הֶֽחָרָ֖שׁ

H2796

and all the craftsmen

a fabricator or any material

#17

וְהַמַּסְגֵּ֑ר

H4525

and smiths

a fastener, i.e., (of a person) a smith, (of a thing) a prison

#18

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#19

נִשְׁאַ֔ר

H7604

none remained

properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant

#20

זוּלַ֖ת

H2108

save

probably scattering, i.e., removal; used adverbially, except

#21

דַּלַּ֥ת

H1803

the poorest sort

properly, something dangling, i.e., a loose thread or hair; figuratively, indigent

#22

עַם

H5971

of the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#23

הָאָֽרֶץ׃

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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