1 Samuel 17:52

Authorized King James Version

And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּקֻ֣מוּ
H6965
arose
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#2
אַנְשֵׁי֩
H376
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)
#3
יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#4
וִֽיהוּדָ֜ה
H3063
and of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#5
וַיָּרִ֗עוּ
H7321
and shouted
to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e., shout (for alarm or joy)
#6
וַֽיִּרְדְּפוּ֙
H7291
and pursued
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
#7
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
פְלִשְׁתִּים֙
H6430
of the Philistines
a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth
#9
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#10
בּֽוֹאֲךָ֣
H935
until thou come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#11
גַ֔יְא
H1516
to the valley
a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
#12
וְעַ֖ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#13
שַֽׁעֲרֵ֣י
H8179
and to the gates
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#14
עֶקְרֽוֹן׃
H6138
and unto Ekron
ekron, a place in palestine
#15
וַֽיִּפְּל֞וּ
H5307
fell down
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
#16
חַֽלְלֵ֤י
H2491
And the wounded
pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
#17
פְלִשְׁתִּים֙
H6430
of the Philistines
a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth
#18
בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ
H1870
by the way
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#19
שַֽׁעֲרַ֔יִם
H8189
to Shaaraim
shaarajim, a place in palestine
#20
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#21
גַּ֖ת
H1661
even unto Gath
gath, a philistine city
#22
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#23
עֶקְרֽוֹן׃
H6138
and unto Ekron
ekron, a place in palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

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