2 Samuel 17:16

Authorized King James Version

Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַתָּ֡ה
H6258
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#2
שִׁלְח֣וּ
H7971
Now therefore send
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#3
מְהֵרָה֩
H4120
quickly
properly, a hurry; hence (adverbially) promptly
#4
וְהַגִּ֨ידוּ
H5046
and tell
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#5
לְדָוִ֜ד
H1732
David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#6
לֵאמֹ֗ר
H559
saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
אַל
H408
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#8
תָּ֤לֶן
H3885
Lodge
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
#9
הַלַּ֙יְלָה֙
H3915
not this night
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
#10
בְּעַֽרְב֣וֹת
H6160
in the plains
a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the jordan and its continuation to the red sea
#11
הַמִּדְבָּ֔ר
H4057
of the wilderness
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
#12
וְגַ֖ם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#13
תַּֽעֲב֑וֹר
H5674
but speedily
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#14
תַּֽעֲב֑וֹר
H5674
but speedily
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#15
פֶּ֚ן
H6435
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
#16
יְבֻלַּ֣ע
H1104
be swallowed up
to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
#17
לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
lest the king
a king
#18
וּלְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#19
הָעָ֖ם
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
#20
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#21
אִתּֽוֹ׃
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

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 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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