2 Samuel 5:13

Authorized King James Version

And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקַּח֩
took
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
לְדָוִ֖ד
And David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
ע֜וֹד
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#4
פִּֽלַגְשִׁ֤ים
him more concubines
a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
#5
וְנָשִׁים֙
and wives
a woman
#6
מִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
out of Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#7
אַֽחֲרֵ֖י
after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#8
בֹּא֣וֹ
he was come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#9
מֵֽחֶבְר֑וֹן
from Hebron
chebron, the name of two israelites
#10
וַיִּוָּ֥לְדוּ
born
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#11
ע֛וֹד
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#12
לְדָוִ֖ד
And David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#13
בָּנִ֥ים
and there were yet sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#14
וּבָנֽוֹת׃
and daughters
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

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.

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