2 Samuel 21:11

Authorized King James Version

And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֻּגַּ֖ד
And it was told
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#2
לְדָוִ֑ד
David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
אֵ֧ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
אֲשֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
עָֽשְׂתָ֛ה
had done
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#6
רִצְפָּ֥ה
what Rizpah
ritspah, an israelitess
#7
בַת
the daughter
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#8
אַיָּ֖ה
of Aiah
ajah, the name of two israelites
#9
פִּלֶ֥גֶשׁ
the concubine
a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
#10
שָׁאֽוּל׃
of Saul
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites

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.

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