1 Kings 1:41

Authorized King James Version

And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard it as they had made an end of eating. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, Wherefore is this noise of the city being in an uproar?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע
heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
אֲדֹֽנִיָּ֗הוּ
And Adonijah
adonijah, the name of three israelites
#3
וְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הַקְּרֻאִים֙
and all the guests
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#5
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
אִתּ֔וֹ
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#7
וְהֵ֖ם
they (only used when emphatic)
#8
כִּלּ֣וּ
it as they had made an end
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
#9
לֶֽאֱכֹ֑ל
of eating
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#10
וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע
heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#11
יוֹאָב֙
And when Joab
joab, the name of three israelites
#12
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
קֽוֹל
Wherefore is this noise
a voice or sound
#14
הַשּׁוֹפָ֔ר
of the trumpet
a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
#15
וַיֹּ֕אמֶר
he said
to say (used with great latitude)
#16
מַדּ֥וּעַ
what (is) known?; i.e., (by implication) (adverbially) why?
#17
קֽוֹל
Wherefore is this noise
a voice or sound
#18
הַקִּרְיָ֖ה
of the city
a city
#19
הוֹמָֽה׃
being in an uproar
to make a loud sound (like english 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Kings. 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 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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