1 Chronicles 5:19

Authorized King James Version

And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּֽעֲשׂ֥וּ
And they made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
מִלְחָמָ֖ה
war
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#3
עִם
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#4
הַֽהַגְרִיאִ֑ים
with the Hagarites
a hagrite or member of a certain arabian clan
#5
וִיט֥וּר
with Jetur
jetur, a son of ishmael
#6
וְנָפִ֖ישׁ
and Nephish
naphish, a son of ishmael, and his posterity
#7
וְנוֹדָֽב׃
and Nodab
nodab, an arab tribe

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