1 Samuel 10:16

Authorized King James Version

And Saul said unto his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, whereof Samuel spake, he told him not.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אָמַ֥ר
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
שָׁאוּל֙
H7586
And Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
דּוֹד֔וֹ
H1730
unto his uncle
(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
#5
הִגִּ֣יד
H5046
He told
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#6
הִגִּ֣יד
H5046
He told
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#7
לָ֔נוּ
H0
#8
כִּ֥י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#9
נִמְצְא֖וּ
H4672
were found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#10
הָֽאֲתֹנ֑וֹת
H860
that the asses
a female donkey (from its docility)
#11
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
דְּבַ֤ר
H1697
But of the matter
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#13
הַמְּלוּכָה֙
H4410
of the kingdom
something ruled, i.e., a realm
#14
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
הִגִּ֣יד
H5046
He told
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#16
ל֔וֹ
H0
#17
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#18
אָמַ֥ר
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#19
שְׁמוּאֵֽל׃
H8050
whereof Samuel
shemuel, the name of three israelites

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 1 Samuel. The concept of kingdom reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 kingdom of God within the theological tradition of 1 Samuel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes kingdom in this particular way.

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