1 Kings 1:49

Authorized King James Version

And all the guests that were with Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֶּֽחֶרְדוּ֙
were afraid
to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
#2
וַיָּקֻ֔מוּ
and rose up
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#3
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הַ֨קְּרֻאִ֔ים
And all the guests
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#5
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
לַאֲדֹֽנִיָּ֑הוּ
that were with Adonijah
adonijah, the name of three israelites
#7
וַיֵּֽלְכ֖וּ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#8
אִ֥ישׁ
every man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#9
לְדַרְכּֽוֹ׃
his way
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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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