1 Samuel 19:7

Authorized King James Version

And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקְרָ֤א
called
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#2
יְהֽוֹנָתָ֤ן
And Jonathan
jehonathan, the name of four israelites
#3
דָּוִד֙
David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#4
וַיַּגֶּד
shewed
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#5
לוֹ֙
H0
#6
יְהֽוֹנָתָ֤ן
And Jonathan
jehonathan, the name of four israelites
#7
אֵ֥ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
הַדְּבָרִ֖ים
him all those things
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#10
הָאֵ֑לֶּה
these or those
#11
וַיָּבֵ֨א
brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#12
יְהֽוֹנָתָ֤ן
And Jonathan
jehonathan, the name of four israelites
#13
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
דָּוִד֙
David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#15
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#16
שָׁא֔וּל
to Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#17
וַיְהִ֥י
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#18
לְפָנָ֖יו
and he was in his presence
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#19
כְּאֶתְמ֥וֹל
as in times past
heretofore; definitely yesterday
#20
שִׁלְשֽׁוֹם׃
trebly, i.e., (in time) day before yesterday

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Samuel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. 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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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