2 Samuel 20:1

Authorized King James Version

And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְשָׁ֨ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

נִקְרָ֜א

H7122

And there happened

to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner

אִ֥ישׁ

H376

every

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

בְּלִיַּ֗עַל

H1100

of Belial

without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness

וּשְׁמ֛וֹ

H8034

whose name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

שֶׁ֥בַע

H7652

was Sheba

sheba, the name of a place in palestine, and of two israelites

בְּבֶן

H1121

in 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

בִּכְרִ֖י

H1075

of Bichri

bikri, an israelite

אִ֥ישׁ

H376

every

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#10

יְמִינִ֑י

H3228

a jeminite (collectively) or descendants of jamin

#11

וַיִּתְקַ֣ע

H8628

and he 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

#12

בַּשֹּׁפָ֗ר

H7782

a trumpet

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

#13

וַ֠יֹּאמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#14

אֵֽין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#15

לָ֨נוּ

#16

חֵ֜לֶק

H2506

We have no part

properly, smoothness (of the tongue)

#17

בְּדָוִ֗ד

H1732

in David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#18

וְלֹ֤א

H3808

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

#19

נַֽחֲלָה

H5159

neither have we inheritance

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

#20

לָ֙נוּ֙

#21

בְּבֶן

H1121

in 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

#22

יִשַׁ֔י

H3448

of Jesse

jishai, david's father

#23

אִ֥ישׁ

H376

every

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#24

לְאֹֽהָלָ֖יו

H168

to his tents

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

#25

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

O Israel

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

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 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 verse's literary context within 2 Samuel chapter 20 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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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