2 Samuel 11:12

Authorized King James Version

And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
דָּוִ֜ד
And David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
אֽוּרִיָּ֧ה
So Uriah
urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites
#5
וַיֵּ֨שֶׁב
Tarry
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#6
בָּזֶ֛ה
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#7
גַּם
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#8
בַּיּ֥וֹם
here to day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#9
וּמָחָ֣ר
also and to morrow
properly, deferred, i.e., the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
#10
אֲשַׁלְּחֶ֑ךָּ
I will let thee depart
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#11
וַיֵּ֨שֶׁב
Tarry
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#12
אֽוּרִיָּ֧ה
So Uriah
urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites
#13
בִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֛ם
in Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#14
בַּיּ֥וֹם
here to day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#15
הַה֖וּא
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#16
וּמִֽמָּחֳרָֽת׃
and the morrow
the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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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