1 Samuel 26:22

Authorized King James Version

And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּ֤עַן
answered
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
#2
דָּוִד֙
And David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
וַיֹּ֔אמֶר
and said
to say (used with great latitude)
#4
הִנֵּ֖ה
lo!
#5
החֲנִ֣ית
spear
a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
#6
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ
Behold the king's
a king
#7
וְיַֽעֲבֹ֛ר
come over
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#8
אֶחָ֥ד
and let one
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#9
מֵֽהַנְּעָרִ֖ים
of the young men
(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latit
#10
וְיִקָּחֶֽהָ׃
and fetch
to take (in the widest variety of applications)

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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