1 Chronicles 28:2

Authorized King James Version

Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּ֨קָם
H6965
stood up
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#2
דָּוִ֤יד
H1732
Then David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙
H4428
the king
a king
#4
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
רַגְלֵ֣י
H7272
upon his feet
a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
#6
וַיֹּ֕אמֶר
H559
and said
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
שְׁמָע֖וּנִי
H8085
Hear
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#8
אַחַ֣י
H251
me my brethren
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#9
וְעַמִּ֑י
H5971
and my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#10
אֲנִ֣י
H589
i
#11
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#12
לְבָבִ֡י
H3824
As for me I had in mine heart
the heart (as the most interior organ)
#13
לִבְנֽוֹת׃
H1129
for the building
to build (literally and figuratively)
#14
בֵּ֨ית
H1004
an house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
מְנוּחָ֜ה
H4496
of rest
repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode
#16
לַֽאֲר֣וֹן
H727
for the ark
a box
#17
בְּרִית
H1285
of the covenant
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
#18
יְהוָ֗ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#19
וְלַֽהֲדֹם֙
H1916
and for the footstool
a footstool
#20
רַגְלֵ֣י
H7272
upon his feet
a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
#21
אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ
H430
of our God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#22
וַֽהֲכִינ֖וֹתִי
H3559
and had made ready
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#23
לִבְנֽוֹת׃
H1129
for the building
to build (literally and figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Chronicles, this passage highlights covenant through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of covenant connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant, 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection