1 Chronicles 19:15

Authorized King James Version

And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּבְנֵ֨י
H1121
And when 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
#2
עַמּ֤וֹן
H5983
of Ammon
ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country
#3
רָאוּ֙
H7200
saw
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#4
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
וַיָּנ֣וּסוּ
H5127
they likewise fled
to flit, i.e., vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
#6
אֲרָ֔ם
H758
that the Syrians
aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite
#7
וַיָּנ֣וּסוּ
H5127
they likewise fled
to flit, i.e., vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
#8
גַם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#9
הֵ֗ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#10
מִפְּנֵי֙
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#11
אַבְשַׁ֣י
H52
Abishai
abishai, an israelite
#12
אָחִ֔יו
H251
his brother
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#13
וַיָּבֹ֥א
H935
and entered
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#14
הָעִ֑ירָה
H5892
into the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#15
וַיָּבֹ֥א
H935
and entered
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#16
יוֹאָ֖ב
H3097
Then Joab
joab, the name of three israelites
#17
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
H3389
to Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

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 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