1 Kings 9:19

Authorized King James Version

And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵ֨ת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

עָרֵ֣י

H5892

And all the cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

הַֽמִּסְכְּנוֹת֙

H4543

of store

a magazine

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

הָי֣וּ

H1961

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

שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה

H8010

that Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

וְאֵת֙

H853

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

עָרֵ֣י

H5892

And all the cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#10

הָרֶ֔כֶב

H7393

for his chariots

a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone

#11

וְאֵ֖ת

H853

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

#12

עָרֵ֣י

H5892

And all the cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#13

הַפָּֽרָשִׁ֑ים

H6571

for his horsemen

a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e., (collectively) cavalry

#14

וְאֵ֣ת׀

H853

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

#15

חֵ֣שֶׁק

H2837

and that

delight

#16

שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה

H8010

that Solomon

shelomah, david's successor

#17

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

#18

חָשַׁק֙

H2836

desired

to cling, i.e., join, (figuratively) to love, delight in; elliptically; to deliver

#19

לִבְנ֤וֹת

H1129

to build

to build (literally and figuratively)

#20

בִּירֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙

H3389

in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#21

וּבַלְּבָנ֔וֹן

H3844

and in Lebanon

lebanon, a mountain range in palestine

#22

וּבְכֹ֖ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#23

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

and in all the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#24

מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃

H4475

of his dominion

rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?

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