1 Kings 14:13

Authorized King James Version

And all Israel shall mourn for him, and bury him: for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him there is found some good thing toward the LORD God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְסָֽפְדוּ

H5594

shall mourn

properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as middle easterners do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail

ל֤וֹ

כָל

H3605

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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

And all Israel

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

וְקָֽבְר֣וּ

H6912

for him and bury

to inter

אֹת֔וֹ

H853

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

כִּי

H3588

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

זֶ֣ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

לְבַדּ֔וֹ

H905

properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit

#10

יָבֹ֥א

H935

shall come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#11

יָֽרָבְעָֽם׃

H3379

him for he only of Jeroboam

jarobam, the name of two israelite kings

#12

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

קָ֑בֶר

H6913

to the grave

a sepulcher

#14

יַ֣עַן

H3282

properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause

#15

נִמְצָא

H4672

because in him there is found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#16

ב֞וֹ

#17

דָּבָ֣ר

H1697

thing

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

#18

ט֗וֹב

H2896

some good

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good

#19

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#20

יְהוָ֛ה

H3068

toward the LORD

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

#21

אֱלֹהֵ֥י

H430

God

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

#22

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

And all Israel

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

#23

בְּבֵ֥ית

H1004

in the house

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

#24

יָֽרָבְעָֽם׃

H3379

him for he only of Jeroboam

jarobam, the name of two israelite kings

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Kings. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Kings chapter 14 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?

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