1 Chronicles 17:6

Authorized King James Version

Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedars?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
בְּכֹ֥ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#3
הִתְהַלַּכְתִּי֮
H1980
Wheresoever I have walked
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#4
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#6
הֲדָבָ֣ר
H1697
I a word
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#7
דִּבַּ֗רְתִּי
H1696
spake
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#8
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#9
אַחַד֙
H259
to any
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#10
שֹֽׁפְטֵ֣י
H8199
of the judges
to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal
#11
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#12
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
צִוִּ֛יתִי
H6680
whom I commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#14
לִרְע֥וֹת
H7462
to feed
to tend a flock; i.e., pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frie
#15
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
עַמִּ֖י
H5971
my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#17
לֵאמֹ֑ר
H559
saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#18
לָ֛מָּה
H4100
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
#19
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#20
בְנִיתֶ֥ם
H1129
Why have ye not built
to build (literally and figuratively)
#21
לִ֖י
H0
#22
בֵּ֥ית
H1004
me an house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#23
אֲרָזִֽים׃
H730
of cedars
a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection