2 Samuel 11:10

Authorized King James Version

And when they had told David, saying, Uriah went not down unto his house, David said unto Uriah, Camest thou not from thy journey? why then didst thou not go down unto thine house?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּגִּ֤דוּ
And when they had told
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#2
דָּוִ֜ד
David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#4
לֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#5
יָרַ֥דְתָּ
went not down
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
#6
אֽוּרִיָּ֗ה
Uriah
urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites
#7
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
בֵּיתֶֽךָ׃
unto his house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#9
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#10
דָּוִ֜ד
David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#11
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#12
אֽוּרִיָּ֗ה
Uriah
urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites
#13
הֲל֤וֹא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#14
מִדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙
thou not from thy journey
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#15
אַתָּ֣ה
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#16
בָ֔א
Camest
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#17
מַדּ֖וּעַ
what (is) known?; i.e., (by implication) (adverbially) why?
#18
לֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#19
יָרַ֥דְתָּ
went not down
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
#20
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#21
בֵּיתֶֽךָ׃
unto his house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through rhetorical questioning that engages the reader. 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 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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