1 Kings Chapter 1 · Verse 14
Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.
Original Language Analysis
עוֹדָ֛ךְ
H5750
עוֹדָ֛ךְ
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
מְדַבֶּ֥רֶת
Behold while thou yet talkest
H1696
מְדַבֶּ֥רֶת
Behold while thou yet talkest
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
3 of 12
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
שָׁ֖ם
H8033
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
5 of 12
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
אָב֣וֹא
I also will come in
H935
אָב֣וֹא
I also will come in
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
8 of 12
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אַֽחֲרַ֔יִךְ
after
H310
אַֽחֲרַ֔יִךְ
after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
9 of 12
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
וּמִלֵּאתִ֖י
thee and confirm
H4390
וּמִלֵּאתִ֖י
thee and confirm
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
10 of 12
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
Historical Context
First Kings was written during or after the Babylonian exile (6th century BCE), reflecting on the monarchy period (10th-9th centuries BCE) to explain why the kingdoms fell. This passage describes events around 970 BCE during the transition from David to Solomon.
Ancient Near Eastern kingship ideology viewed kings as divine representatives responsible for maintaining cosmic order through right worship. Archaeological discoveries from sites like Megiddo, Hazor, and Samaria confirm the historical reliability of 1 Kings' descriptions of building projects and administrative structures.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage illustrate the importance of clear succession planning and communication in leadership transitions?
- What does Solomon's consolidation of power reveal about the relationship between justice, mercy, and political necessity?
- How does this verse point toward or prepare for the coming of Christ and His eternal kingdom?
Analysis & Commentary
Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.
This verse contributes to the broader narrative of solomon's accession and adonijah's rebellion, within the book's focus on succession narrative and establishment of Solomon's reign.
The Hebrew text reveals nuances important for understanding this passage's contribution to 1 Kings' theological message about kingship, covenant, and faithfulness to Yahweh. This verse demonstrates the consequences when God's people—especially their leaders—either follow or forsake the covenant established at Sinai.