1 Chronicles 26:28

Authorized King James Version

And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכֹ֨ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
הַמַּקְדִּ֔ישׁ
H6942
and whosoever had dedicated
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#3
שְׁמוּאֵ֤ל
H8050
And all that Samuel
shemuel, the name of three israelites
#4
הָֽרֹאֶה֙
H7200
the seer
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#5
וְשָׁא֣וּל
H7586
and Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#6
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
#7
קִ֔ישׁ
H7027
of Kish
kish, the name of five israelites
#8
וְאַבְנֵ֣ר
H74
and Abner
abner, an israelite
#9
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
#10
נֵ֔ר
H5369
of Ner
ner, an israelite
#11
וְיוֹאָ֖ב
H3097
and Joab
joab, the name of three israelites
#12
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
#13
צְרוּיָ֑ה
H6870
of Zeruiah
tserujah, an israelitess
#14
כֹּ֚ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#15
הַמַּקְדִּ֔ישׁ
H6942
and whosoever had dedicated
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#16
עַ֥ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#17
יַד
H3027
any thing it was under 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
#18
שְׁלֹמִ֖ית
H8019
of Shelomith
shelomith, the name of three israelitesses
#19
וְאֶחָֽיו׃
H251
and of his brethren
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

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