2 Samuel 16:6

Authorized King James Version

And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְסַקֵּ֤ל

H5619

And he cast

properly, to be weighty; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary (as if a delapidation)

בָּֽאֲבָנִים֙

H68

stones

a stone

אֶת

H853

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

דָּוִ֑ד

H1732

David

david, the youngest son of jesse

וְאֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

עַבְדֵ֖י

H5650

and at all the servants

a servant

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ

H4428

of king

a king

דָּוִ֑ד

H1732

David

david, the youngest son of jesse

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וְכָל

H3605

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

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הָעָם֙

H5971

and all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#12

וְכָל

H3605

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

#13

הַגִּבֹּרִ֔ים

H1368

and all the mighty men

powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant

#14

מִֽימִינ֖וֹ

H3225

were on his right hand

the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south

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וּמִשְּׂמֹאלֽוֹ׃

H8040

and on his left

properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e., the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Samuel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Samuel chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
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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