1 Chronicles 10:11

Authorized King James Version

And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽיִּשְׁמְע֔וּ
H8085
heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
כֹּ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
יָבֵ֣ישׁ
H3003
And when all Jabeshgilead
jobesh, the name of an israelite and of a place in palestine
#4
גִּלְעָ֑ד
H1568
gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites
#5
אֵ֛ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
עָשׂ֥וּ
H6213
had done
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#9
פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים
H6430
all that the Philistines
a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth
#10
לְשָׁאֽוּל׃
H7586
to Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation 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 1 Chronicles 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