1 Chronicles 11:5

Authorized King James Version

And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֨אמְר֜וּ
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
יֹֽשְׁבֵ֤י
H3427
And the inhabitants
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#3
יְבוּס֙
H2982
of Jebus
jebus, the original name of jerusalem
#4
דָּוִֽיד׃
H1732
hither Nevertheless David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#5
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
תָב֖וֹא
H935
Thou shalt not come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#7
הֵ֑נָּה
H2008
hither or thither (but used both of place and time)
#8
וַיִּלְכֹּ֤ד
H3920
took
to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
#9
דָּוִֽיד׃
H1732
hither Nevertheless David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
מְצֻדַ֣ת
H4686
the castle
a fastness
#12
צִיּ֔וֹן
H6726
of Zion
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
#13
הִ֖יא
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
#14
עִ֥יר
H5892
which is the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#15
דָּוִֽיד׃
H1732
hither Nevertheless David
david, the youngest son of jesse

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 1 Chronicles.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection