1 Chronicles 19:6

Authorized King James Version

And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia, and out of Syria-maachah, and out of Zobah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּרְאוּ֙

H7200

saw

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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

עַמּ֜וֹן

H5983

of Ammon

ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country

כִּ֥י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

הִֽתְבָּאֲשׁ֖וּ

H887

that they had made themselves odious

to smell bad; figuratively, to be offensive morally

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

דָּוִ֑יד

H1732

to David

david, the youngest son of jesse

וַיִּשְׁלַ֣ח

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

חָ֠נוּן

H2586

Hanun

chanun, the name of an ammonite and of two israelites

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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

#11

עַמּ֜וֹן

H5983

of Ammon

ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country

#12

אֶ֣לֶף

H505

a thousand

hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand

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כִּכַּר

H3603

talents

a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l

#14

כֶּ֗סֶף

H3701

of silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#15

לִשְׂכֹּ֣ר

H7936

to hire

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לָ֠הֶם

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מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#18

אֲרַ֨ם

#19

נַֽהֲרַ֜יִם

H763

out of Mesopotamia

aram of (the) two rivers (euphrates and tigris) or mesopotamia

#20

וּמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#21

אֲרַ֤ם

H758

and out of Syriamaachah

aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite

#22

מַֽעֲכָה֙

H4601

maakah (or maakath), the name of a place in syria, also of a mesopotamian, of three israelites, and of four israelitesses and one syrian woman

#23

וּמִצּוֹבָ֔ה

H6678

and out of Zobah

zoba or zobah, a region of syria

#24

רֶ֖כֶב

H7393

them chariots

a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone

#25

וּפָֽרָשִֽׁים׃

H6571

and horsemen

a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e., (collectively) cavalry

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Chronicles chapter 19 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?