1 Samuel 13:14

Authorized King James Version

But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַתָּ֖ה
H6258
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#2
מַמְלַכְתְּךָ֣
H4467
But now thy kingdom
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
#3
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
תָק֑וּם
H6965
shall not continue
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#5
בִּקֵּשׁ֩
H1245
hath sought
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
#6
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
and the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
ל֜וֹ
H0
#8
אִ֣ישׁ
H376
him 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)
#9
כִּלְבָב֗וֹ
H3824
after his own heart
the heart (as the most interior organ)
#10
צִוְּךָ֖
H6680
commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#11
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
and the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
לְנָגִיד֙
H5057
him to be captain
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#13
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#14
עַמּ֔וֹ
H5971
over his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#15
כִּ֚י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#16
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#17
שָׁמַ֔רְתָּ
H8104
because thou hast not kept
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#18
אֵ֥ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#19
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#20
צִוְּךָ֖
H6680
commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#21
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
and the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Samuel, this passage highlights kingdom of God 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 Samuel.

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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