1 Chronicles 18:16

Authorized King James Version

And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְצָד֧וֹק
H6659
And Zadok
tsadok, the name of eight or nine israelites
#2
בֶּן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#3
אֲחִיט֛וּב
H285
of Ahitub
achitub, the name of several priests
#4
וַֽאֲבִימֶ֥לֶךְ
H40
and Abimelech
abimelek, the name of two philistine kings and of two israelites
#5
בֶּן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#6
אֶבְיָתָ֖ר
H54
of Abiathar
ebjathar, an israelite
#7
כֹּֽהֲנִ֑ים
H3548
were the priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#8
וְשַׁוְשָׁ֖א
H7798
and Shavsha
shavsha, an israelite
#9
סוֹפֵֽר׃
H5608
was scribe
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

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