1 Chronicles 12:23

Authorized King James Version

And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְ֠אֵלֶּה
H428
these or those
#2
מִסְפְּרֵ֞י
H4557
And these are the numbers
a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
#3
רָאשֵׁ֤י
H7218
of the bands
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#4
הֶֽחָלוּץ֙
H2502
that were ready armed
to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
#5
לַצָּבָ֔א
H6635
to the war
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
#6
בָּ֥אוּ
H935
and came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#7
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
דָּוִ֖יד
H1732
to David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#9
חֶבְר֑וֹנָה
H2275
to Hebron
chebron, the name of two israelites
#10
לְהָסֵ֞ב
H5437
to turn
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
#11
מַלְכ֥וּת
H4438
the kingdom
a rule; concretely, a dominion
#12
שָׁא֛וּל
H7586
of Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#13
אֵלָ֖יו
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#14
כְּפִ֥י
H6310
to him according to the word
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#15
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection