2 Samuel 13:26

Authorized King James Version

Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר
Then said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם
H53
Absalom
abshalom, a son of david; also (the fuller form) a later israelite
#3
וָלֹ֕א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#4
יֵֽלֶךְ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#5
נָ֥א
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
#6
אִתָּ֖נוּ
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#7
אַמְנ֣וֹן
Amnon
amnon (or aminon), a son of david
#8
אָחִ֑י
If not I pray thee let my brother
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#9
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר
Then said
to say (used with great latitude)
#10
לוֹ֙
H0
#11
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
with us And the king
a king
#12
לָ֥מָּה
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
#13
יֵלֵ֖ךְ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#14
עִמָּֽךְ׃
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

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 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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