2 Kings 25:19

Authorized King James Version

And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war, and five men of them that were in the king's presence, which were found in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, which mustered the people of the land, and threescore men of the people of the land that were found in the city:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

בָּעִֽיר׃

H5892

And out of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

לָקַח֩

H3947

he took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

סָרִ֨יס

H5631

officer

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

אֶחָ֜ד

H259

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

אֲֽשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

ה֥וּא

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

פָקִ֣יד׀

H6496

that was set

a superintendent (civil, military or religious)

עַל

H5921

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

#10

אֲנָשִׁ֜ים

H582

men

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

#11

הַמִּלְחָמָ֗ה

H4421

of war

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

#12

וַֽחֲמִשָּׁ֨ה

H2568

and five

five

#13

אֲנָשִׁ֜ים

H582

men

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

#14

מֵֽרֹאֵ֤י

H7200

of them that were

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#15

פְנֵֽי

H6440

presence

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#16

הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

in the king's

a king

#17

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#18

הַֽנִּמְצְאִ֖ים

H4672

that were 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

#19

בָּעִֽיר׃

H5892

And out of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#20

וְאֵ֗ת

H853

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

#21

הַסֹּפֵר֙

H5608

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

#22

שַׂ֣ר

H8269

and the principal

a head person (of any rank or class)

#23

הַצָּבָ֔א

H6635

of the host

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

#24

הַמַּצְבִּ֖א

H6633

which mustered

to mass (an army or servants)

#25

אֶת

H853

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

#26

מֵעַ֣ם

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

#27

הָאָ֔רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#28

וְשִׁשִּׁ֥ים

H8346

and threescore

sixty

#29

אִישׁ֙

H376

men

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#30

מֵעַ֣ם

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

#31

הָאָ֔רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#32

הַֽנִּמְצְאִ֖ים

H4672

that were 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

#33

בָּעִֽיר׃

H5892

And out of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of covenant community 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

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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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 verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 25 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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