2 Samuel 13:29

Authorized King James Version

And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֞וּ
did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
נַֽעֲרֵ֤י
And the servants
(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latit
#3
אַבְשָׁל֑וֹם
H53
as Absalom
abshalom, a son of david; also (the fuller form) a later israelite
#4
לְאַמְנ֔וֹן
unto Amnon
amnon (or aminon), a son of david
#5
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
צִוָּ֖ה
had commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#7
אַבְשָׁל֑וֹם
H53
as Absalom
abshalom, a son of david; also (the fuller form) a later israelite
#8
וַיָּקֻ֣מוּ׀
arose
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#9
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
בְּנֵ֣י
sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#11
הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ
Then all the king's
a king
#12
וַֽיִּרְכְּב֛וּ
gat him up
to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
#13
אִ֥ישׁ
and every man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#14
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#15
פִּרְדּ֖וֹ
upon his mule
a mule (perhaps from his lonely habits)
#16
וַיָּנֻֽסוּ׃
and fled
to flit, i.e., vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)

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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