1 Samuel 10:21

Authorized King James Version

When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּקְרֵ֞ב
H7126
to come near
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
שֵׁ֤בֶט
H7626
When he had caused the tribe
a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
#4
בִּנְיָמִן֙
H1144
of Benjamin
binjamin, youngest son of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#5
מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת
H4940
by their families
a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
#6
וַיִּלָּכֵד֙
H3920
was taken
to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
#7
מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת
H4940
by their families
a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
#8
הַמַּטְרִ֑י
H4309
of Matri
matri, an israelite
#9
וַיִּלָּכֵד֙
H3920
was taken
to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
#10
שָׁא֣וּל
H7586
and Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#11
בֶּן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#12
קִ֔ישׁ
H7027
of Kish
kish, the name of five israelites
#13
וַיְבַקְשֻׁ֖הוּ
H1245
and when they sought
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
#14
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
נִמְצָֽא׃
H4672
him he could not be 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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Samuel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation 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 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.

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