2 Samuel 2:28

So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּתְקַ֤ע

H8628

blew

to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become

יוֹאָב֙

H3097

So Joab

joab, the name of three israelites

בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר

H7782

a trumpet

a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn

וַיַּֽעַמְדוּ֙

H5975

stood still

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

כָּל

H3605

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

הָעָ֔ם

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

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִרְדְּפ֥וּ

H7291

and pursued

to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)

ע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

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אַֽחֲרֵ֣י

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

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יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

H3478

Israel

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

#12

וְלֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#13

יָסְפ֥וּ

H3254

they any more

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

#14

ע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#15

לְהִלָּחֵֽם׃

H3898

no more neither fought

to feed on; figuratively, to consume

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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

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