1 Samuel 28:17

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּ֤עַשׂ

H6213

hath done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

And the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

ל֔וֹ

כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֖ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

דִּבֶּ֣ר

H1696

to him as he spake

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

מִיָּדֶ֔ךָ

H3027

by me

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

וַיִּקְרַ֨ע

H7167

hath rent

to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

And the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#10

הַמַּמְלָכָה֙

H4467

the kingdom

dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)

#11

מִיָּדֶ֔ךָ

H3027

by me

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

#12

וַֽיִּתְּנָ֖הּ

H5414

and given

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#13

לְרֵֽעֲךָ֥

H7453

it to thy neighbour

an associate (more or less close)

#14

לְדָוִֽד׃

H1732

even to David

david, the youngest son of jesse

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?

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