1 Chronicles 5:20

Authorized King James Version

And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֵּעָֽזְר֣וּ
H5826
And they were helped
to surround, i.e., protect or aid
#2
עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
וַיִּנָּֽתְנ֤וּ
H5414
were delivered
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#4
בְיָדָם֙
H3027
into their 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
#5
הַֽהַגְרִיאִ֔ים
H1905
against them and the Hagarites
a hagrite or member of a certain arabian clan
#6
וְכֹ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
שֶׁ֣עִמָּהֶ֑ם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#8
כִּ֠י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#9
לֵֽאלֹהִ֤ים
H430
to 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
#10
זָֽעֲקוּ֙
H2199
and all that were with them for they cried
to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
#11
בַּמִּלְחָמָ֔ה
H4421
in the battle
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#12
וְנַעְתּ֥וֹר
H6279
and he was intreated
to burn incense in worship, i.e., intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)
#13
לָהֶ֖ם
H0
#14
כִּי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#15
בָ֥טְחוּ
H982
of them because they put their trust
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
#16
בֽוֹ׃
H0

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection