1 Kings 20:19

Authorized King James Version

So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙

H428

these or those

יָֽצְא֣וּ

H3318

came out

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

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הָעִ֔יר

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)

נַֽעֲרֵ֖י

H5288

So these young men

(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latit

שָׂרֵ֣י

H8269

of the princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

הַמְּדִינ֑וֹת

H4082

of the provinces

properly, a judgeship, i.e., jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region

וְהַחַ֖יִל

H2428

and the army

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

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אַֽחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃

H310

which followed

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 Kings chapter 20 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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