1 Chronicles 14:8

Authorized King James Version

And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע

H8085

heard

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים

H6430

And when the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

נִמְשַׁ֨ח

H4886

was anointed

to rub with oil, i.e., to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint

דָּוִ֔יד

H1732

And David

david, the youngest son of jesse

לְמֶ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

king

a king

עַל

H5921

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

כָּל

H3605

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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

over all Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#10

וַיַּֽעֲל֥וּ

H5927

went up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#11

כָל

H3605

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

#12

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים

H6430

And when the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

#13

לְבַקֵּ֣שׁ

H1245

to seek

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

#14

אֶת

H853

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

#15

דָּוִ֔יד

H1732

And David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#16

וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע

H8085

heard

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

#17

דָּוִ֔יד

H1732

And David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#18

וַיֵּצֵ֖א

H3318

of it and went out

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

#19

לִפְנֵיהֶֽם׃

H6440

against

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

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 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

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?