2 Samuel 3:28

Authorized King James Version

And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע

H8085

heard

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

דָּוִד֙

H1732

when David

david, the youngest son of jesse

מֵאַ֣חֲרֵי

H310

And afterward

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

כֵ֔ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

וַיֹּ֗אמֶר

H559

it he said

to say (used with great latitude)

נָקִ֨י

H5355

are guiltless

innocent

אָֽנֹכִ֧י

H595

וּמַמְלַכְתִּ֛י

H4467

I and my kingdom

dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)

מֵעִ֥ם

H5973

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

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יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

before the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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עַד

H5703

properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e., (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or wit

#12

עוֹלָ֑ם

H5769

ever

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

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מִדְּמֵ֖י

H1818

from the blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

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אַבְנֵ֥ר

H74

of Abner

abner, an israelite

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בֶּן

H1121

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

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נֵֽר׃

H5369

of Ner

ner, an israelite

Analysis

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show imperial and royal imagery familiar to subjects of ancient monarchies, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Samuel chapter 3 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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