2 Samuel 21:12

Authorized King James Version

And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabesh-gilead, which had stolen them from the street of Beth-shan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in Gilboa:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

דָּוִ֗ד

H1732

And David

david, the youngest son of jesse

וַיִּקַּ֞ח

H3947

and took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אֶת

H853

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

עַצְמוֹת֙

H6106

and the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

שָׁא֖וּל

H7586

Saul

shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites

וְאֶת

H853

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

עַצְמוֹת֙

H6106

and the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

יְהֽוֹנָתָ֣ן

H3083

of Jonathan

jehonathan, the name of four israelites

#10

בְּנ֔וֹ

H1121

his 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

#11

מֵאֵ֕ת

H853

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

#12

בַּֽעֲלֵ֖י

H1167

from the men

a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)

#13

יָבֵ֣ישׁ

H3003

of Jabeshgilead

jobesh, the name of an israelite and of a place in palestine

#14

גִּלְעָ֑ד

H1568

gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites

#15

אֲשֶׁר֩

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#16

גָּֽנְב֨וּ

H1589

which had stolen

to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive

#17

אֹתָ֜ם

H853

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

#18

מֵֽרְחֹ֣ב

H7339

them from the street

a width, i.e., (concretely) avenue or area

#19

בֵּֽית

#20

שַׁ֗ן

H1052

of Bethshan

beth-shean or beth-shan, a place in palestine

#21

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#22

תְּלָוּ֥ם

H8511

had hanged

to suspend; figuratively (through hesitation) to be uncertain; by implication (of mental dependence) to habituate

#23

שָׁ֙םָּ֙

H8033

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

#24

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֛ים

H6430

the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

#25

בְּי֨וֹם

H3117

them when

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#26

הַכּ֧וֹת

H5221

had slain

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

#27

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֛ים

H6430

the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

#28

אֶת

H853

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

#29

שָׁא֖וּל

H7586

Saul

shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites

#30

בַּגִּלְבֹּֽעַ׃

H1533

in Gilboa

gilboa, a mountain of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

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 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 21 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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