2 Samuel 3:26

Authorized King James Version

And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּצֵ֤א

H3318

was come out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

יוֹאָב֙

H3097

And when Joab

joab, the name of three israelites

מֵעִ֣ם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

וְדָוִ֖ד

H1732

but David

david, the youngest son of jesse

וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח

H7971

he sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

מַלְאָכִים֙

H4397

messengers

a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

אַֽחֲרֵ֣י

H310

after

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

אַבְנֵ֔ר

H74

Abner

abner, an israelite

וַיָּשִׁ֥בוּ

H7725

which brought him again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

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אֹת֖וֹ

H853

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

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מִבּ֣וֹר

H953

from the well

a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)

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הַסִּרָ֑ה

H5626

of Sirah

sirah, a cistern so-called

#13

וְדָוִ֖ד

H1732

but David

david, the youngest son of jesse

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לֹ֥א

H3808

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

#15

יָדָֽע׃

H3045

knew

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Samuel, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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 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?
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?
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?

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