1 Kings 2:42

Authorized King James Version

And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

וַיִּקְרָ֣א

H7121

and called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

לְשִׁמְעִ֗י

H8096

for Shimei

shimi, the name of twenty israelites

וַתֹּ֧אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

אֵלָ֜יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הֲל֧וֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

הִשְׁבַּעְתִּ֣יךָ

H7650

unto him Did I not make thee to swear

to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)

בַֽיהוָ֗ה

H3068

by the LORD

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

#10

וָֽאָעִ֤ד

H5749

and protested

to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify (as by reiteration); intensively, to encompass, restore (as a sort of reduplication)

#11

בְּךָ֙

#12

וַתֹּ֧אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#13

בְּי֣וֹם

H3117

on the day

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

#14

צֵֽאתְךָ֗

H3318

thou goest out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#15

וְהָֽלַכְתָּ֙

H1980

and walkest

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#16

וָאָ֔נָה

H575

abroad any whither

where?; hence, whither?, when?; also hither and thither

#17

וָאָ֔נָה

H575

abroad any whither

where?; hence, whither?, when?; also hither and thither

#18

תֵּדַ֖ע

H3045

Know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#19

תֵּדַ֖ע

H3045

Know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#20

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

#21

תָּמ֑וּת

H4191

die

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#22

תָּמ֑וּת

H4191

die

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#23

וַתֹּ֧אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#24

אֵלַ֛י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#25

ט֥וֹב

H2896

is 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

#26

הַדָּבָ֖ר

H1697

unto me The word

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

#27

שָׁמָֽעְתִּי׃

H8085

that I have heard

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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 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?
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 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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