2 Kings 9:28

Authorized King James Version

And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּרְכִּ֧בוּ
carried
to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
#2
אֹת֛וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
עֲבָדָ֖יו
And his servants
a servant
#4
יְרוּשָׁלְָ֑מָה
him in a chariot to Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#5
וַיִּקְבְּר֨וּ
and buried
to inter
#6
אֹת֧וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
בִקְבֻֽרָת֛וֹ
him in his sepulchre
sepulture; (concretely) a sepulcher
#8
עִם
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#9
אֲבֹתָ֖יו
H1
with his fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#10
בְּעִ֥יר
in the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#11
דָּוִֽד׃
of David
david, the youngest son of jesse

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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