1 Samuel 10:5

Authorized King James Version

After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַ֣חַר

H310

After

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

כֵּ֗ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

כְבֹֽאֲךָ֙

H935

and it shall come to pass when thou art come thither

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

גִּבְעַ֣ת

H1389

to the hill

a hillock

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים

H430

of God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

שָׁ֖ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

נְצִבֵ֣י

H5333

where is the garrison

something stationary, i.e., a prefect, a military post, a statue

פְלִשְׁתִּ֑ים

H6430

of the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

#10

וִיהִי֩

H1961

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

#11

כְבֹֽאֲךָ֙

H935

and it shall come to pass when thou art come thither

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#12

שָׁ֜ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#13

הָעִ֗יר

H5892

to the city

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

#14

וּפָֽגַעְתָּ֞

H6293

that thou shalt meet

to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity

#15

חֶ֤בֶל

H2256

a company

ruin

#16

נְבִאִים֙

H5030

of prophets

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

#17

יֹֽרְדִ֣ים

H3381

coming down

to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau

#18

מֵֽהַבָּמָ֔ה

H1116

from the high place

an elevation

#19

וְלִפְנֵיהֶ֞ם

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#20

נֵ֤בֶל

H5035

with a psaltery

a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)

#21

וְתֹף֙

H8596

and a tabret

a tambourine

#22

וְחָלִ֣יל

H2485

and a pipe

a flute (as perforated)

#23

וְכִנּ֔וֹר

H3658

and a harp

a harp

#24

וְהֵ֖מָּה

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

#25

מִֽתְנַבְּאִֽים׃

H5012

them and they shall prophesy

to prophesy, i.e., speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 Samuel.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?
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?

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