1 Chronicles 14:17

Authorized King James Version

And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּצֵ֥א

H3318

went out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

שֵׁם

H8034

And the fame

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

דָּוִ֖יד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

בְּכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הָֽאֲרָצ֑וֹת

H776

into all lands

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

וַֽיהוָ֛ה

H3068

and the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

נָתַ֥ן

H5414

brought

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

פַּחְדּ֖וֹ

H6343

the fear

a (sudden) alarm (properly, the object feared, by implication, the feeling)

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עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

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כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

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הַגּוֹיִֽם׃

H1471

of him upon all nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 14 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?