1 Chronicles 11:2

Authorized King James Version

And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
גַּ֚ם
H1571
over my people
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#2
תְּמ֣וֹל
H8543
And moreover in time
properly, ago, i.e., a (short or long) time since; especially yesterday, or day before yesterday
#3
גַּ֚ם
H1571
over my people
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#4
שִׁלְשׁ֗וֹם
H8032
past
trebly, i.e., (in time) day before yesterday
#5
גַּ֚ם
H1571
over my people
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#6
בִּֽהְי֣וֹת
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#7
שָׁא֣וּל
H7586
even when Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#8
מֶ֔לֶךְ
H4428
was king
a king
#9
אַתָּ֛ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#10
הַמּוֹצִ֥יא
H3318
thou wast he that leddest out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#11
וְהַמֵּבִ֖יא
H935
and broughtest in
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#12
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#14
וַיֹּאמֶר֩
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#15
יְהוָ֨ה
H3068
and the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#16
אֱלֹהֶ֜יךָ
H430
thy God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#17
לְךָ֗
H0
#18
אַתָּ֨ה
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#19
תִרְעֶ֤ה
H7462
unto thee Thou shalt feed
to tend a flock; i.e., pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frie
#20
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#21
עַמִּ֥י
H5971
my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#22
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#23
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#24
וְאַתָּה֙
H859
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#25
תִּֽהְיֶ֣ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#26
נָגִ֔יד
H5057
and thou shalt be ruler
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#27
עַ֖ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#28
עַמִּ֥י
H5971
my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#29
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 kingdom of God 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection