1 Samuel 22:6

Authorized King James Version

When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע
H8085
heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
וְשָׁאוּל֩
H7586
When Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#3
כִּ֚י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#4
נוֹדַ֣ע
H3045
was discovered
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#5
דָּוִ֔ד
H1732
that David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#6
וַֽאֲנָשִׁ֖ים
H582
and the men
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
#7
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
אִתּ֑וֹ
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#9
וְשָׁאוּל֩
H7586
When Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#10
יוֹשֵׁ֨ב
H3427
abode
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#11
בַּגִּבְעָ֜ה
H1390
in Gibeah
gibah; the name of three places in palestine
#12
תַּֽחַת
H8478
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
#13
הָאֶ֤שֶׁל
H815
under a tree
a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind
#14
בָּֽרָמָה֙
H7414
in Ramah
ramah, the name of four places in palestine
#15
וַֽחֲנִית֣וֹ
H2595
having his spear
a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
#16
בְיָד֔וֹ
H3027
in his 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
#17
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#18
עֲבָדָ֖יו
H5650
and all his servants
a servant
#19
נִצָּבִ֥ים
H5324
were standing
to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
#20
עָלָֽיו׃
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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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