1 Chronicles 18:1

Authorized King James Version

Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַֽיְהִי֙

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

אַֽחֲרֵי

H310

Now after this

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

כֵ֔ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

וַיַּ֥ךְ

H5221

smote

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

דָּוִ֛יד

H1732

it came to pass that David

david, the youngest son of jesse

אֶת

H853

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

פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃

H6430

of the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

וַיַּכְנִיעֵ֑ם

H3665

and subdued

properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish

וַיִּקַּ֛ח

H3947

them and took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#10

אֶת

H853

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

#11

גַּ֥ת

H1661

Gath

gath, a philistine city

#12

וּבְנֹתֶ֖יהָ

H1323

and her towns

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

#13

מִיַּ֥ד

H3027

out of the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#14

פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃

H6430

of the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?