1 Chronicles 19:11

Authorized King James Version

And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֵת֙
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
יֶ֣תֶר
H3499
And the rest
properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
#3
הָעָ֔ם
H5971
of the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#4
נָתַ֕ן
H5414
he delivered
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#5
בְּיַ֖ד
H3027
unto 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
#6
אַבְשַׁ֣י
H52
of Abishai
abishai, an israelite
#7
אָחִ֑יו
H251
his brother
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#8
וַיַּ֣עַרְכ֔וּ
H6186
and they set themselves in array
to set in a row, i.e., arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
#9
לִקְרַ֖את
H7125
against
an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
#10
בְּנֵ֥י
H1121
the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#11
עַמּֽוֹן׃
H5983
of Ammon
ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection