1 Kings 1:26

Authorized King James Version

But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלִ֣י
H0
#2
אֲנִֽי
i
#3
עַבְדְּךָ֖
But me even me thy servant
a servant
#4
וּלְצָדֹ֨ק
and Zadok
tsadok, the name of eight or nine israelites
#5
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן
the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#6
וְלִבְנָיָ֧הוּ
and Benaiah
benajah, the name of twelve israelites
#7
בֶן
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
#8
יְהֽוֹיָדָ֛ע
of Jehoiada
jehojada, the name of three israelites
#9
וְלִשְׁלֹמֹ֥ה
Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#10
עַבְדְּךָ֖
But me even me thy servant
a servant
#11
לֹ֥א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#12
קָרָֽא׃
hath he not called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 1 Kings's theological argument.

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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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