1 Samuel 30:22

Authorized King James Version

Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּ֜עַן

H6030

Then 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,

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אִ֤ישׁ

H376

men

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

רָ֣ע

H7451

all the wicked

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

וּבְלִיַּ֗עַל

H1100

and men of Belial

without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness

מֵהָֽאֲנָשִׁים֮

H582

of those

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

וְיֵלֵֽכוּ׃

H1980

Because they went

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

עִם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#10

דָּוִד֒

H1732

with David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#11

וַיֹּֽאמְר֗וּ

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#12

יַ֚עַן

H3282

properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause

#13

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#14

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#15

וְיֵלֵֽכוּ׃

H1980

Because they went

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#16

עִמִּ֔י

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#17

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#18

נִתֵּ֣ן

H5414

not with us we will not give

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

#19

לָהֶ֔ם

#20

מֵֽהַשָּׁלָ֖ל

H7998

them ought of the spoil

booty

#21

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#22

הִצַּ֑לְנוּ

H5337

that we have recovered

to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense

#23

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#24

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#25

אִ֤ישׁ

H376

men

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#26

אֶת

H853

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

#27

אִשְׁתּוֹ֙

H802

his wife

a woman

#28

וְאֶת

H853

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

#29

בָּנָ֔יו

H1121

and his children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#30

וְיִנְהֲג֖וּ

H5090

that they may lead them away

to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), also (from the panting induced by effort), to sigh

#31

וְיֵלֵֽכוּ׃

H1980

Because they went

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 1 Samuel chapter 30 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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