1 Kings 15:4

Authorized King James Version

Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֚י

H3588

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

לְמַ֣עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

דָּוִ֔ד

H1732

Nevertheless for David's

david, the youngest son of jesse

נָתַן֩

H5414

give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

יְהוָ֨ה

H3068

sake did the LORD

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

אֱלֹהָ֥יו

H430

his 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

ל֛וֹ

נִ֖יר

H5216

him a lamp

a lamp (i.e., the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)

יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#10

לְהָקִ֤ים

H6965

to set up

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

בְּנוֹ֙

H1121

his 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

#13

אַֽחֲרָ֔יו

H310

after

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

#14

וּֽלְהַעֲמִ֖יד

H5975

him and to establish

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

#15

אֶת

H853

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

#16

יְרֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Kings Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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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