1 Samuel 18:10

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִ֣י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
מִֽמָּחֳרָ֗ת
H4283
And it came to pass on the morrow
the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow
#3
וַתִּצְלַ֣ח
H6743
came
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
#4
רוּחַ֩
H7307
spirit
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
#5
אֱלֹהִ֨ים׀
H430
from 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
#6
רָעָ֤ה׀
H7451
that the evil
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#7
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
שָׁאֽוּל׃
H7586
in Saul's
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#9
וַיִּתְנַבֵּ֣א
H5012
and he prophesied
to prophesy, i.e., speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
#10
בְתוֹךְ
H8432
in the midst
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#11
הַבַּ֔יִת
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#12
וְדָוִ֛ד
H1732
and David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#13
מְנַגֵּ֥ן
H5059
played
properly, to thrum, i.e., beat a tune with the fingers; expectation. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
#14
בְּיַד
H3027
hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#15
בְּי֑וֹם
H3117
as at other times
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
בְּי֑וֹם
H3117
as at other times
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
#17
וְהַֽחֲנִ֖ית
H2595
and there was a javelin
a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
#18
בְּיַד
H3027
hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#19
שָׁאֽוּל׃
H7586
in Saul's
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Samuel. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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.

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