1 Kings 16:24

Authorized King James Version

And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּ֜קֶן
H7069
And he bought
to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
הָהָ֥ר
H2022
of the hill
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#4
שֹֽׁמְרֽוֹן׃
H8111
Samaria
shomeron, a place in palestine
#5
מֵ֥אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
שֶׁ֔מֶר
H8106
of Shemer
shemer, the name of three israelites
#7
בְּכִכְּרַ֣יִם
H3603
for two talents
a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l
#8
כָּ֑סֶף
H3701
of silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#9
בָּנָ֔ה
H1129
and built
to build (literally and figuratively)
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
הָהָ֥ר
H2022
of the hill
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#12
וַיִּקְרָ֗א
H7121
and called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#13
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
שֶׁם
H8034
after the ~
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#15
הָעִיר֙
H5892
of the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#16
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#17
בָּנָ֔ה
H1129
and built
to build (literally and figuratively)
#18
עַ֣ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#19
שֶׁם
H8034
after the ~
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#20
שֶׁ֔מֶר
H8106
of Shemer
shemer, the name of three israelites
#21
אֲדֹנֵ֖י
H113
owner
sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine)
#22
הָהָ֥ר
H2022
of the hill
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
#23
שֹֽׁמְרֽוֹן׃
H8111
Samaria
shomeron, a place in palestine

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

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