2 Samuel 2:15

Authorized King James Version

Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּקֻ֖מוּ
Then there arose
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#2
וַיַּֽעַבְר֣וּ
and went over
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
#3
בְמִסְפָּ֑ר
by number
a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
#4
וּשְׁנֵ֥ים
and twelve
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#5
עָשָׂ֣ר
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
#6
לְבִנְיָמִ֗ן
of Benjamin
binjamin, youngest son of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#7
וּלְאִ֥ישׁ
H0
#8
בֹּ֙שֶׁת֙
which pertained to Ishbosheth
ish-bosheth, a son of king saul
#9
בֶּן
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#10
שָׁא֔וּל
of Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
#11
וּשְׁנֵ֥ים
and twelve
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
#12
עָשָׂ֖ר
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
#13
מֵֽעַבְדֵ֥י
of the servants
a servant
#14
דָוִֽד׃
of David
david, the youngest son of jesse

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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