2 Samuel 13:32

Authorized King James Version

And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּ֡עַן

H6030

answered

properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,

יֽוֹנָדָ֣ב׀

H3122

And Jonadab

jonadab, the name of an israelite and of a rechabite

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

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

שִׁמְעָ֨ה

H8093

of Shimeah

shimah, an israelite

אֲחִֽי

H251

brother

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

דָוִ֜ד

H1732

David's

david, the youngest son of jesse

יֹאמַ֤ר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

אַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

יֹאמַ֤ר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#10

אֲדֹנִי֙

H113

Let not my lord

sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine)

#11

אֵ֣ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#12

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#13

הַנְּעָרִ֤ים

H5288

all the young men

(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

#14

בְּנֵֽי

H1121

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

#15

הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

the king's

a king

#16

מֵ֑ת

H4191

only is dead

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#17

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#18

אַמְנ֥וֹן

H550

for Amnon

amnon (or aminon), a son of david

#19

לְבַדּ֖וֹ

H905

properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit

#20

מֵ֑ת

H4191

only is dead

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#21

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#22

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#23

פִּ֤י

H6310

for by the appointment

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

#24

אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙

H53

of Absalom

abshalom, a son of david; also (the fuller form) a later israelite

#25

הָֽיְתָ֣ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#26

שׂוּמָ֔ה

H7760

this hath been determined

to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)

#27

מִיּוֹם֙

H3117

from the 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

#28

עַנֹּת֔וֹ

H6031

that he forced

to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)

#29

אֵ֖ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#30

תָּמָ֥ר

H8559

Tamar

tamar, the name of three women and a place

#31

אֲחֹתֽוֹ׃

H269

his sister

a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Samuel. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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