2 Samuel 10:13

Authorized King James Version

And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּגַּ֣שׁ
drew nigh
to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causati
#2
יוֹאָ֗ב
And Joab
joab, the name of three israelites
#3
וְהָעָם֙
and the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#4
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
עִמּ֔וֹ
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#6
לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה
that were with him unto the battle
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#7
בַּֽאֲרָ֑ם
against the Syrians
aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite
#8
וַיָּנֻ֖סוּ
and they fled
to flit, i.e., vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
#9
מִפָּנָֽיו׃
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 2 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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