1 Kings 11:10

Authorized King James Version

And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

Word-by-Word Analysis

צִוָּ֖ה

H6680

And had commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

אֵלָיו֙

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

הַדָּבָ֣ר

H1697

him concerning this thing

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הַזֶּ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

לְבִ֨לְתִּי

H1115

properly, a failure of, i.e., (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because n

לֶ֔כֶת

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

אַֽחֲרֵ֖י

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

אֱלֹהִ֣ים

H430

gods

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#10

אֲחֵרִ֑ים

H312

other

properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc

#11

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#12

שָׁמַ֔ר

H8104

but he kept

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#13

אֵ֥ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#14

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#15

צִוָּ֖ה

H6680

And had commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

#16

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

not that which the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Kings.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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