1 Kings 2:27

Authorized King James Version

So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto the LORD; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD, which he spake concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְגָ֤רֶשׁ

H1644

thrust out

to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce

שְׁלֹמֹה֙

H8010

So Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

אֶת

H853

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

אֶבְיָתָ֔ר

H54

Abiathar

ebjathar, an israelite

מִֽהְי֥וֹת

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

כֹּהֵ֖ן

H3548

from being priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

לְמַלֵּא֙

H4390

that he might fulfil

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

אֶת

H853

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

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דְּבַ֣ר

H1697

the word

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

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יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

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אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#13

דִּבֶּ֛ר

H1696

which he spake

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

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עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

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בֵּ֥ית

H1004

concerning the house

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

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עֵלִ֖י

H5941

of Eli

eli, an israelite highpriest

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בְּשִׁלֹֽה׃

H7887

in Shiloh

shiloh, a place in 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

How does this verse's literary context within 1 Kings chapter 2 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?

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