1 Samuel 10:24

Authorized King James Version

And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּֽאמְר֖וּ

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

שְׁמוּאֵ֜ל

H8050

And Samuel

shemuel, the name of three israelites

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

כָּל

H3605

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

הָעָ֛ם

H5971

And all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

הַרְּאִיתֶם֙

H7200

See

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

בָּֽחַר

H977

hath chosen

properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select

בּ֣וֹ

#10

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

ye him whom the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#11

כִּ֛י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#12

אֵ֥ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#13

כָּמֹ֖הוּ

H3644

as, thus, so

#14

בְּכָל

H3605

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

#15

הָעָ֛ם

H5971

And all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#16

וַיָּרִ֧עוּ

H7321

shouted

to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e., shout (for alarm or joy)

#17

כָל

H3605

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

#18

הָעָ֛ם

H5971

And all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#19

וַיֹּֽאמְר֖וּ

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#20

יְחִ֥י

H2421

God save

to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

#21

הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃

H4428

the king

a king

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 Samuel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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