1 Samuel 16:13

Authorized King James Version

Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקַּ֨ח
H3947
took
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל
H8050
So Samuel
shemuel, the name of three israelites
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
קֶ֣רֶן
H7161
the horn
a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e., ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a moun
#5
הַשֶּׁ֗מֶן
H8081
of oil
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
#6
וַיִּמְשַׁ֣ח
H4886
and anointed
to rub with oil, i.e., to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
#7
אֹתוֹ֮
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
בְּקֶ֣רֶב
H7130
him in the midst
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
#9
אֶחָיו֒
H251
of his brethren
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#10
וַתִּצְלַ֤ח
H6743
came
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#11
רֽוּחַ
H7307
and the Spirit
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
#12
יְהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#13
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#14
דָּוִ֔ד
H1732
upon David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#15
מֵֽהַיּ֥וֹם
H3117
from that day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#16
הַה֖וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#17
וָמָ֑עְלָה
H4605
forward
properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc
#18
וַיָּ֣קָם
H6965
rose up
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#19
שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל
H8050
So Samuel
shemuel, the name of three israelites
#20
וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#21
הָֽרָמָֽתָה׃
H7414
to Ramah
ramah, the name of four places in palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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