1 Chronicles 15:20

Authorized King James Version

And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּזְכַרְיָ֨ה
And Zechariah
zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine israelites
#2
וַֽעֲזִיאֵ֜ל
and Aziel
aziel, an israelite
#3
וּשְׁמִֽירָמ֤וֹת
and Shemiramoth
shemiramoth, the name of two israelites
#4
וִֽיחִיאֵל֙
and Jehiel
jechiel (or jechavel), the name of eight israelites
#5
וְעֻנִּ֣י
and Unni
unni, the name of two israelites
#6
וֶֽאֱלִיאָ֔ב
and Eliab
eliab, the name of six israelites
#7
וּמַֽעֲשֵׂיָ֖הוּ
and Maaseiah
maasejah, the name of sixteen israelites
#8
וּבְנָיָ֑הוּ
and Benaiah
benajah, the name of twelve israelites
#9
בִּנְבָלִ֖ים
with psalteries
a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
#10
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#11
עֲלָמֽוֹת׃
on Alamoth
properly, girls, i.e., the soprano or female voice, perhaps falsetto

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