2 Samuel 10:7

Authorized King James Version

And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁמַ֖ע
heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
דָּוִ֑ד
And when David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
וַיִּשְׁלַח֙
of it he sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#4
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
יוֹאָ֔ב
Joab
joab, the name of three israelites
#6
וְאֵ֥ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
הַצָּבָ֖א
and all the host
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
#9
הַגִּבֹּרִֽים׃
of the mighty men
powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 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 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 2 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.

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