1 Kings 9:5

Authorized King James Version

Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַהֲקִ֨מֹתִ֜י
H6965
Then I will establish
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
כִּסֵּ֥א
H3678
the throne
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
#4
מַֽמְלַכְתְּךָ֛
H4467
of thy kingdom
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
#5
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
לְעֹלָ֑ם
H5769
for ever
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
#8
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
דִּבַּ֗רְתִּי
H1696
as I promised
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#10
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#11
דָּוִ֤ד
H1732
to David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#12
אָבִ֙יךָ֙
H1
thy father
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#13
לֵאמֹ֔ר
H559
saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#14
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
יִכָּרֵ֤ת
H3772
There shall not fail
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
#16
לְךָ֙
H0
#17
אִ֔ישׁ
H376
thee a man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#18
מֵעַ֖ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#19
כִּסֵּ֥א
H3678
the throne
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
#20
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Kings, this passage highlights covenant through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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