2 Kings 9:26

Authorized King James Version

Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the LORD; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the LORD. Now therefore take and cast him into the plat of ground, according to the word of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

לֹ֡א

H3808

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

אֶת

H853

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

דְּמֵ֨י

H1818

and the blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

נָבוֹת֩

H5022

of Naboth

naboth, an israelite

וְאֶת

H853

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

דְּמֵ֨י

H1818

and the blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

בָנָ֜יו

H1121

of his sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

רָאִ֤יתִי

H7200

Surely I have seen

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

#10

אֶ֙מֶשׁ֙

H570

yesterday

yesterday or last night

#11

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

#12

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

#13

וְשִׁלַּמְתִּ֥י

H7999

and I will requite

to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate

#14

לְךָ֛

#15

בַּחֶלְקָ֖ה

H2513

him into the plat

properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery

#16

הַזֹּ֖את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#17

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

#18

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

#19

וְעַתָּ֗ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

#20

שָׂ֧א

H5375

Now therefore take

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#21

הַשְׁלִכֵ֛הוּ

H7993

and cast

to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)

#22

בַּחֶלְקָ֖ה

H2513

him into the plat

properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery

#23

כִּדְבַ֥ר

H1697

of ground according to the word

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

#24

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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