2 Samuel 15:36

Authorized King James Version

Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son, and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הִנֵּה
lo!
#2
שָׁ֤ם
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#3
עִמָּם֙
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#4
שְׁנֵ֣י
Behold they have there with them their two
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#5
בְנֵיהֶ֔ם
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
#6
אֲחִימַ֣עַץ
Ahimaaz
achimaats, the name of three israelites
#7
לְצָד֔וֹק
Zadok's
tsadok, the name of eight or nine israelites
#8
וִיהֽוֹנָתָ֖ן
son and Jonathan
jehonathan, the name of four israelites
#9
לְאֶבְיָתָ֑ר
H54
Abiathar's
ebjathar, an israelite
#10
וּשְׁלַחְתֶּ֤ם
ye shall send
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#11
בְּיָדָם֙
son and by them
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#12
אֵלַ֔י
near, with or among; often in general, to
#13
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
דָּבָ֖ר
unto me every thing
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#15
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#16
תִּשְׁמָֽעוּ׃
that ye can hear
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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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