2 Samuel 2:7

Authorized King James Version

Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְעַתָּ֣ה׀

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

תֶּֽחֱזַ֣קְנָה

H2388

be strengthened

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

יְדֵיכֶ֗ם

H3027

Therefore now let your hands

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

וִֽהְיוּ֙

H1961

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

לִבְנֵי

H1121

and be ye valiant

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

חַ֔יִל

H2428

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

כִּי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

מֵ֖ת

H4191

is dead

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

אֲדֹֽנֵיכֶ֣ם

H113

for your master

sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine)

#10

שָׁא֑וּל

H7586

Saul

shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites

#11

וְגַם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

#12

אֹתִ֗י

H853

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

#13

מָֽשְׁח֧וּ

H4886

have anointed

to rub with oil, i.e., to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint

#14

בֵית

H1004

and also the house

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

#15

יְהוּדָ֛ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#16

לְמֶ֖לֶךְ

H4428

me king

a king

#17

עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

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 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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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