1 Kings 1:7

Authorized King James Version

And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּֽהְי֣וּ
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
דְבָרָ֔יו
And he conferred
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#3
עִ֚ם
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#4
יוֹאָ֣ב
with Joab
joab, the name of three israelites
#5
בֶּן
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
#6
צְרוּיָ֔ה
of Zeruiah
tserujah, an israelitess
#7
וְעִ֖ם
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#8
אֶבְיָתָ֣ר
H54
and with Abiathar
ebjathar, an israelite
#9
הַכֹּהֵ֑ן
the priest
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#10
וַֽיַּעְזְר֔וּ
helped
to surround, i.e., protect or aid
#11
אַֽחֲרֵ֖י
and they following
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#12
אֲדֹֽנִיָּֽה׃
Adonijah
adonijah, the name of three israelites

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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