1 Kings 12:16

Authorized King James Version

So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

Word-by-Word Analysis

רְאֵ֥ה

H7200

now see

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

O Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

כִּ֠י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

לֹֽא

H3808

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

שָׁמַ֣ע

H8085

hearkened

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ׀

H4428

that the king

a king

אֲלֵהֶם֒

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

וַיָּשִׁ֣בוּ

H7725

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#10

הָעָ֣ם

H5971

not unto them the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ׀

H4428

that the king

a king

#13

דָּבָ֣ר׀

H1697

answered

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

#14

לֵאמֹ֡ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#15

מַה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#16

לָּנוּ֩

#17

חֵ֨לֶק

H2506

What portion

properly, smoothness (of the tongue)

#18

דָּוִ֑ד

H1732

David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#19

וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

#20

נַחֲלָ֣ה

H5159

neither have we inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

#21

בְּבֶן

H1121

in 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

#22

יִשַׁ֗י

H3448

of Jesse

jishai, david's father

#23

לְאֹֽהָלָֽיו׃

H168

to your tents

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

#24

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

O Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#25

עַתָּ֕ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

#26

רְאֵ֥ה

H7200

now see

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#27

בֵֽיתְךָ֖

H1004

to thine own house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#28

דָּוִ֑ד

H1732

David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#29

וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ

H1980

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

#30

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

O Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#31

לְאֹֽהָלָֽיו׃

H168

to your tents

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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?
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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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