2 Samuel 6:12

Authorized King James Version

And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֻּגַּ֗ד

H5046

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

לַמֶּ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

דָּוִ֖ד

H1732

David

david, the youngest son of jesse

לֵאמֹר֒

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

בֵּרַ֣ךְ

H1288

hath blessed

to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

The LORD

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

אֶת

H853

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

מִבֵּ֨ית

H1004

from the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

עֹבֵ֤ד

#10

אֱדֹ֛ם

H5654

of Obededom

obed-edom, the name of five israelites

#11

וְאֶת

H853

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

#12

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#13

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#14

ל֔וֹ

#15

בַּֽעֲב֖וּר

H5668

properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that

#16

אֲר֨וֹן

H727

and all that pertaineth unto him because of the ark

a box

#17

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֜ים

H430

of God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#18

וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ

H1980

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

#19

דָּוִ֖ד

H1732

David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#20

וַיַּעַל֩

H5927

and brought up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#21

אֶת

H853

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

#22

אֲר֨וֹן

H727

and all that pertaineth unto him because of the ark

a box

#23

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֜ים

H430

of God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#24

מִבֵּ֨ית

H1004

from the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#25

עֹבֵ֥ד

#26

אֱדֹ֛ם

H5654

of Obededom

obed-edom, the name of five israelites

#27

עִ֥יר

H5892

into the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#28

דָּוִ֖ד

H1732

David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#29

בְּשִׂמְחָֽה׃

H8057

with gladness

blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Samuel. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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