1 Kings 14:30

Authorized King James Version

And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all their days.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמִלְחָמָ֨ה
And there was war
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#2
הָֽיְתָ֧ה
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#3
בֵין
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
#4
רְחַבְעָ֛ם
between Rehoboam
rechabam, an israelite king
#5
וּבֵ֥ין
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
#6
יָֽרָבְעָ֖ם
and Jeroboam
jarobam, the name of two israelite kings
#7
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
הַיָּמִֽים׃
all their days
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Kings. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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