2 Samuel 19:11

Authorized King James Version

And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

And king

a king

דָּוִ֗ד

H1732

David

david, the youngest son of jesse

שָׁ֠לַח

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

צָד֨וֹק

H6659

to Zadok

tsadok, the name of eight or nine israelites

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אֶבְיָתָ֥ר

H54

and to Abiathar

ebjathar, an israelite

הַכֹּֽהֲנִים֮

H3548

the priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

לֵאמֹ֔ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#10

דַּבְּר֞וּ

H1696

Speak

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#11

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#12

זִקְנֵ֤י

H2205

unto the elders

old

#13

יְהוּדָה֙

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#14

לֵאמֹ֔ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#15

לָ֤מָּה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#16

תִֽהְיוּ֙

H1961

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

#17

אַֽחֲרֹנִ֔ים

H314

Why are ye the last

hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western

#18

לְהָשִׁ֥יב

H7725

back

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#19

אֶת

H853

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

#20

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

And king

a king

#21

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#22

בֵּיתֽוֹ׃

H1004

even to his house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#23

וּדְבַר֙

H1697

seeing the speech

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#24

כָּל

H3605

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

#25

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of all Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#26

בָּ֥א

H935

is come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#27

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#28

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ

H4428

And king

a king

#29

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#30

בֵּיתֽוֹ׃

H1004

even to his house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, 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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?
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?

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