1 Samuel 23 — Open Scroll

And they told

David

saying

Behold

the Philistines

are fighting

against Keilah

and

are robbing

The ASV does not translate this word.

the threshing floors

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וַיַּגִּ֥דוּvah-yah-GEE-doo

לְדָוִ֖דleh-dah-VEED

לֵאמֹ֑רleh-MOHR

הִנֵּ֤הhee-NEH

פְלִשְׁתִּים֙feh-leesh-TEEM

נִלְחָמִ֣יםneel-chah-MEEM

בִּקְעִילָ֔הbee-keh-ee-LAH

וְהֵ֖מָּהveh-HEH-mah

שֹׁסִ֥יםshoh-SEEM

אֶתet

הַגֳּרָנֽוֹתhah-goh-rah-NOHT

Letters

וַ + יַּגִּ֥דוּ

לְ + דָוִ֖ד

לֵ + אמֹ֑ר

הִנֵּ֤ה

פְלִשְׁתִּים֙

נִלְחָמִ֣ים

בִּ + קְעִילָ֔ה

וְ + הֵ֖מָּה

שֹׁסִ֥ים

אֶת

הַ + גֳּרָנֽוֹת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּגִּ֥דוּHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixדָוִ֖דname of a person

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֑רHebrew verb

הִנֵּ֤הHebrew interjection

פְלִשְׁתִּים֙name of a people of a place

נִלְחָמִ֣יםHebrew verb

בִּHebrew prefixקְעִילָ֔הname of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionהֵ֖מָּהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שֹׁסִ֥יםHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הַHebrew prefixגֳּרָנֽוֹתHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּגִּ֥דוּto tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

לְto/forדָוִ֖דDavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֑רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

beholdLo!, behold!הִנֵּה , once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2 , demonstr.part . lo! , behold!Scroll for more

PhilistinePhilistine.פְּלִשְׁתִּי 288 adj.gent . PhilistineScroll for more

to fightFight, do battle.[ לָחַם ] 171 vb . fight , do battle Qal fight , do battle Niph . engage in battle (recipr.), sometimes wage warScroll for more

בִּin/on/withקְעִילָ֔הKeilah

וְandהֵ֖מָּהthey masculineThey.הֵ֫מָּה and הֵם (without appreciable distinction in usage, except prob. in so far as the longer or shorter form was better adapted to the rhythm of particular sentences) pron . 3 pl. masc . theyScroll for more

to plunderSpoil, plunder.[ שָׁסָה ] vb . spoil , plunder Qal they plunder for themselves Pō‛ . = QalScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

הַtheגֳּרָנֽוֹתthreshing floorThreshing-floor.גֹּ֫רֶן n.m . threshing-floorScroll for more

Therefore … inquired

David

of Jehovah

saying

Shall I go

and smite

Philistines

these

And … said

Jehovah

unto

David

Go

and smite

the Philistines

and save

The ASV does not translate this word.

Keilah

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וַיִּשְׁאַ֨לvah-yeesh-AHL

דָּוִ֤דdah-VEED

בַּֽ + יהוהYHWHbah-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

לֵאמֹ֔רleh-MOHR

הַאֵלֵ֣ךְhah-eh-LECH

וְהִכֵּ֔יתִיveh-hee-kay-TEE

בַּפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖יםbah-peh-leesh-TEEM

הָאֵ֑לֶּהhah-EH-leh

וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶלel

דָּוִ֗דdah-VEED

לֵ֚ךְLEH-cheh

וְהִכִּ֣יתָveh-hee-kee-TAH

בַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔יםvah-peh-leesh-TEEM

וְהוֹשַׁעְתָּ֖veh-hoh-shah-TAH

אֶתet

קְעִילָֽהkeh-ee-LAH

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁאַ֨ל

דָּוִ֤ד

בַּֽ + יהוה

לֵ + אמֹ֔ר

הַ + אֵלֵ֣ךְ

וְ + הִכֵּ֔יתִי

בַּ + [הַ] + פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים

הָ + אֵ֑לֶּה

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

יהוה

אֶל

דָּוִ֗ד

לֵ֚ךְ

וְ + הִכִּ֣יתָ

בַ + [הַ] + פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים

וְ + הוֹשַׁעְתָּ֖

אֶת

קְעִילָֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁאַ֨לHebrew verb

דָּוִ֤דname of a person

בַּֽHebrew prefixיהוהname of a title or other name

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֔רHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixאֵלֵ֣ךְHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionהִכֵּ֔יתִיHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖יםname of a people of a place

הָHebrew prefixאֵ֑לֶּהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶלHebrew preposition

דָּוִ֗דname of a person

לֵ֚ךְHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionהִכִּ֣יתָHebrew verb

בַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔יםname of a people of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionהוֹשַׁעְתָּ֖Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

קְעִילָֽהname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּשְׁאַ֨לto askAsk, inquire.שָׁאַל 170 vb . ask , inquire Qal ask , ask for specif. ask as a fovour, for temporary use, i.e. borrow in weakened sense, seek , desire (late) inquire of inquire of , consult , deity, oracle, etc. in weakened sense, seek , desire (late) Niph . ask for oneself Pi . inquire carefully beg , practise beggary Hiph . (prop. let one ask [successfully], give , or lend , on request , then) grant , make over to (as a favour, with or without request)Scroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

בַּֽin/on/withיהוָה֙God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֔רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

הַquestion markerאֵלֵ֣ךְto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

וְandהִכֵּ֔יתִיto smiteSmite.[ נָכָה ] 501 vb . smite (not in Qal ) Niph . and he shall be smitten [struck by weapon in battle] and die Pu . both be smitten down by the hail Hiph . lit., smite (with a single, non-fatal, blow), strike smite repeatedly, beat a man and they clapped hands (in applause) give a thrust (with fork) into pot; strike roots rarely smite (in battle) so as (merely) to wound smite , of sun Smite fatally Smite = attack , attack and destroy a company Of God smite with a plague, disease, etc. smite = chastise , or send judgment upon of God’s destroying palaces Hoph . be smittenScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖יםPhilistinePhilistine.פְּלִשְׁתִּי 288 adj.gent . PhilistineScroll for more

הָtheאֵ֑לֶּהtheseThese.אֵ֫לֶּה pr.pl.m . & f . these in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article) repeated, אלה … ואלה , these … those with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.) with preps.Scroll for more

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

to go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

וְandהִכִּ֣יתָto smiteSmite.[ נָכָה ] 501 vb . smite (not in Qal ) Niph . and he shall be smitten [struck by weapon in battle] and die Pu . both be smitten down by the hail Hiph . lit., smite (with a single, non-fatal, blow), strike smite repeatedly, beat a man and they clapped hands (in applause) give a thrust (with fork) into pot; strike roots rarely smite (in battle) so as (merely) to wound smite , of sun Smite fatally Smite = attack , attack and destroy a company Of God smite with a plague, disease, etc. smite = chastise , or send judgment upon of God’s destroying palaces Hoph . be smittenScroll for more

בַin/on/with[הַ]theפְּלִשְׁתִּ֔יםPhilistinePhilistine.פְּלִשְׁתִּי 288 adj.gent . PhilistineScroll for more

וְandהוֹשַׁעְתָּ֖to saveDeliver.[ יָשַׁע ] vb . Hiph . deliver ; Niph . intrans. and pass. Niph . be liberated , saved (prop. placed in freedom ) be saved in battle, victorious Hiph . deliver , save (prop. give width and breadth to , liberate ) save from moral troubles give victory toScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

Keilah

And … said

men

David’s

unto him

Behold

we

here

in Judah

are afraid

how much more then if

how much more … if

we go

to Keilah

against

the armies

of the Philistines

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וַיֹּ֨אמְר֜וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

אַנְשֵׁ֤יahn-SHAY

דָוִד֙dah-VEED

אֵלָ֔יוeh-LAHV

הִנֵּ֨הhee-NEH

אֲנַ֥חְנוּah-NAH-cheh-noo

פֹ֛הfoh

בִּֽיהוּדָ֖הbee-hoo-DAH

יְרֵאִ֑יםyeh-reh-EEM

וְאַף֙veh-AHF

כִּֽיkee

נֵלֵ֣ךְneh-LECH

קְעִלָ֔הkeh-ee-LAH

אֶלel

מַֽעַרְכ֖וֹתmah-ahr-CHOHT

פְּלִשְׁתִּֽיםpeh-leesh-TEEM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמְר֜וּ

אַנְשֵׁ֤י

דָוִד֙

אֵלָ֔י + ו

הִנֵּ֨ה

אֲנַ֥חְנוּ

פֹ֛ה

בִּֽ + יהוּדָ֖ה

יְרֵאִ֑ים

וְ + אַף֙

כִּֽי

נֵלֵ֣ךְ

קְעִלָ֔ה

אֶל

מַֽעַרְכ֖וֹת

פְּלִשְׁתִּֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמְר֜וּHebrew verb

אַנְשֵׁ֤יHebrew noun, masculine

דָוִד֙name of a person

אֵלָ֔יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הִנֵּ֨הHebrew interjection

אֲנַ֥חְנוּHebrew personal pronoun, common plural

פֹ֛הHebrew adverb

בִּֽHebrew prefixיהוּדָ֖הname of a person

יְרֵאִ֑יםHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionאַף֙Hebrew particle

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

נֵלֵ֣ךְHebrew verb

קְעִלָ֔הname of a place

אֶלHebrew preposition

מַֽעַרְכ֖וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

פְּלִשְׁתִּֽיםname of a people of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֨אמְר֜וּto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

manMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

אֵלָ֔יto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toוhimScroll for more

beholdLo!, behold!הִנֵּה , once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2 , demonstr.part . lo! , behold!Scroll for more

weWe.אֲנַ֫חְנוּ , אֲנָ֑חְנוּ pron . 1pl . comm . weScroll for more

hereHere, hither.פֹּה 58, and פּוֹ , also פֹּא , adv.loc . here , hitherScroll for more

בִּֽin/on/withיהוּדָ֖הJudahJudah.יְהוּדָה 820 n.pr.m . et terr . Judah n.pr.m . son of Jacob and Leah tribe descended from Judah nation , of southern kingdom under dynasty of David, as distinguished from northern kingdom of Ephraim or Israel Levite, Ezra’s time an overseer of Jerus. Levite musician priest n.pr.terr . land of JudahScroll for more

afraid

וְandאַף֙alsoAlso, yea.אַף conj . denoting addition, esp. of something greater, also , yeaScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

Keilah

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

rankRow, rank, battle-line.מַעֲרָכָה n.f . row , rank , battle-line ;— מ׳ battle-line pl. ranks = army lamps of the rows , i.e arranged in a row.Scroll for more

PhilistinePhilistine.פְּלִשְׁתִּי 288 adj.gent . PhilistineScroll for more

Then … again

yet

David

inquired

of Jehovah

And … answered him

Jehovah

and said

Arise

go down

to Keilah

for

I

will deliver

The ASV does not translate this word.

the Philistines

into thy hand

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וַיּ֨וֹסֶףvah-YOH-sef

ע֤וֹדohd

דָּוִד֙dah-VEED

לִשְׁאֹ֣לlee-sheh-OHL

בַּֽ + יהוהYHWHbah-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

וַֽיַּעֲנֵ֖הוּvah-yah-ah-NEH-hoo

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

וַיֹּ֗אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

ק֚וּםkoom

רֵ֣דred

קְעִילָ֔הkeh-ee-LAH

כִּֽיkee

אֲנִ֥יah-NEE

נֹתֵ֛ןnoh-TEN

אֶתet

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖יםpeh-leesh-TEEM

בְּיָדֶֽךָbeh-yah-DEH-chah

Letters

וַ + יּ֨וֹסֶף

ע֤וֹד

דָּוִד֙

לִ + שְׁאֹ֣ל

בַּֽ + יהוה

וַֽ + יַּעֲנֵ֖ + הוּ

יהוה

וַ + יֹּ֗אמֶר

ק֚וּם

רֵ֣ד

קְעִילָ֔ה

כִּֽי

אֲנִ֥י

נֹתֵ֛ן

אֶת

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים

בְּ + יָדֶֽ + ךָ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיּ֨וֹסֶףHebrew verb

ע֤וֹדHebrew adjective

דָּוִד֙name of a person

לִHebrew prefixשְׁאֹ֣לHebrew verb

בַּֽHebrew prefixיהוהname of a title or other name

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲנֵ֖Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

יהוהname of a title or other name

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֗אמֶרHebrew verb

ק֚וּםHebrew verb

רֵ֣דHebrew verb

קְעִילָ֔הname of a place

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

אֲנִ֥יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

נֹתֵ֛ןHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖יםname of a people of a place

בְּHebrew prefixיָדֶֽHebrew nounךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיּ֨וֹסֶףto add: againAdd.יָסַף 214 vb . add Qal add Niph . join (intr.), join oneself to be joined , added to Hiph . add sq. inf. add to do = do again or more sq. Impf. sq. Impf. asynd.Scroll for more

stillA going round, continuance, still, yet, again, besides.עוֹד and (14 t.) עֹד subst . a going round , continuance , but used mostly as adv. acc . still , yet , again , besidesScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

לִto/forשְׁאֹ֣לto askAsk, inquire.שָׁאַל 170 vb . ask , inquire Qal ask , ask for specif. ask as a fovour, for temporary use, i.e. borrow in weakened sense, seek , desire (late) inquire of inquire of , consult , deity, oracle, etc. in weakened sense, seek , desire (late) Niph . ask for oneself Pi . inquire carefully beg , practise beggary Hiph . (prop. let one ask [successfully], give , or lend , on request , then) grant , make over to (as a favour, with or without request)Scroll for more

בַּֽin/on/withיהוָ֔הGod's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

וַֽandיַּעֲנֵ֖to answerAnswer, respond.עָנָה 316 vb . answer , respond Qal answer , respond to sthg. said, actual or implied respond to an occasion, speak in view of circumstances money meets all demands specif. respond as a witness, testify less oft. make response as one accused ( respondent ) Niph . make answer be answered Hiph . wholly dub.; causes all things to respond in the joy of his heartהוּhimScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֗אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

to arise: riseArise, stand up, stand.קוּם 628 vb . arise , stand up , stand Qal 460 arise arise , in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness) arise , abs., = become powerful arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet arise for, i.e. to become arise for action arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere stand Pi . fulfil confirm , ratify confirm , establish impose , an obligation Pō‛l . raise up Hithpō‛l . raise oneself , = rise up Hiph . 146 cause to arise , raise raise , set up , stones erect , build fig, of setting up law raise up = bring on the scene raise up = rouse, stir up instigate , build fig, of setting up law raise up = constitute cause to stand Hoph . be raised upScroll for more

to go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

Keilah

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

II.אֲנִי , אָ֑נִי pron . 1s . comm . IScroll for more

to give: giveGive, put, set.נָתַן 2007 vb . give , put , set Qal 1917 give Put , set Make , constitute Niph . 82 be given Be put , set Hoph . be given , bestowed = be given to one for wife be put uponScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

PhilistinePhilistine.פְּלִשְׁתִּי 288 adj.gent . PhilistineScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיָדֶֽhandHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.ךָyourScroll for more

And … went

David

and his men

to Keilah

and fought

with the Philistines

and brought away

The ASV does not translate this word.

their cattle

and slew

them

with a … slaughter

great

So … saved

David

The ASV does not translate this word.

the inhabitants

of Keilah

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וַיֵּ֣לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

דָּוִד֩dah-VEED

וַאֲנָשָׁ֨יוvah-ah-nah-SHAHV

קְעִילָ֜הkeh-ee-LAH

וַיִּלָּ֣חֶםvah-yee-LAH-chem

בַּפְּלִשְׁתִּ֗יםbah-peh-leesh-TEEM

וַיִּנְהַג֙vah-yeen-HAHG

אֶתet

מִקְנֵיהֶ֔םmeek-nay-HEM

וַיַּ֥ךְvah-YAHCH

בָּהֶ֖םbah-HEM

מַכָּ֣הmah-KAH

גְדוֹלָ֑הgeh-doh-LAH

וַיֹּ֣שַׁעvah-YOH-shah

דָּוִ֔דdah-VEED

אֵ֖תet

יֹשְׁבֵ֥יyoh-sheh-VAY

קְעִילָֽהkeh-ee-LAH

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֣לֶךְ

דָּוִד֩

וַ + אֲנָשָׁ֨י + ו

קְעִילָ֜ה

וַ + יִּלָּ֣חֶם

בַּ + [הַ] + פְּלִשְׁתִּ֗ים

וַ + יִּנְהַג֙

אֶת

מִקְנֵי + הֶ֔ם

וַ + יַּ֥ךְ

בָּ + הֶ֖ם

מַכָּ֣ה

גְדוֹלָ֑ה

וַ + יֹּ֣שַׁע

דָּוִ֔ד

אֵ֖ת

יֹשְׁבֵ֥י

קְעִילָֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֣לֶךְHebrew verb

דָּוִד֩name of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנָשָׁ֨יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

קְעִילָ֜הname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּלָּ֣חֶםHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixפְּלִשְׁתִּ֗יםname of a people of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּנְהַג֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

מִקְנֵיHebrew noun, masculineהֶ֔םpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֥ךְHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefixהֶ֖םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

מַכָּ֣הHebrew noun, feminine

גְדוֹלָ֑הHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣שַׁעHebrew verb

דָּוִ֔דname of a person

אֵ֖תHebrew particle

יֹשְׁבֵ֥יHebrew verb

קְעִילָֽהname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֣לֶךְto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

וַandאֲנָשָׁ֨יmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )וhisScroll for more

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וַandיִּלָּ֣חֶםto fightFight, do battle.[ לָחַם ] 171 vb . fight , do battle Qal fight , do battle Niph . engage in battle (recipr.), sometimes wage warScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theפְּלִשְׁתִּ֗יםPhilistinePhilistine.פְּלִשְׁתִּי 288 adj.gent . PhilistineScroll for more

וַandיִּנְהַג֙to leadDrive, conduct.נָהַג vb . drive , conduct Qal drive fig. my heart behaving itself in wisdom Pi . drive away , lead off lead on , guide cause to driveScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

מִקְנֵיlivestockCattle.מִקְנֶה 76 n.m . cattleהֶ֔םtheirScroll for more

וַandיַּ֥ךְto smiteSmite.[ נָכָה ] 501 vb . smite (not in Qal ) Niph . and he shall be smitten [struck by weapon in battle] and die Pu . both be smitten down by the hail Hiph . lit., smite (with a single, non-fatal, blow), strike smite repeatedly, beat a man and they clapped hands (in applause) give a thrust (with fork) into pot; strike roots rarely smite (in battle) so as (merely) to wound smite , of sun Smite fatally Smite = attack , attack and destroy a company Of God smite with a plague, disease, etc. smite = chastise , or send judgment upon of God’s destroying palaces Hoph . be smittenScroll for more

בָּin/on/withהֶ֖םthem

woundBlow, wound, slaughter.מַכָּה n.f . blow , wound , slaughterScroll for more

great: largeGreat.גָּדוֹל 622 adj . great in magnitude and extent in number in intensity in sound , loud in age in importance in phrases cstr. as subst. concr. do great things † as subst. neut. greatness of armScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֣שַׁעto saveDeliver.[ יָשַׁע ] vb . Hiph . deliver ; Niph . intrans. and pass. Niph . be liberated , saved (prop. placed in freedom ) be saved in battle, victorious Hiph . deliver , save (prop. give width and breadth to , liberate ) save from moral troubles give victory toScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

to dwellSit, remain, dwell.יָשַׁב 1090 vb . sit , remain , dwell Qal sit sit , sit down sit down sit = be set (as a jewel) remain , stay , tarry with special emphasis of qualifying phr. dwell , have one’s abode of a land or city, sit , abide , seated in its place , fig. for be inhabited Niph . be inhabited , of land Pi . and they shall set their encampments in thee Hiph . cause to sit cause to abide cause to dwell cause cities to be inhabited marry (prop. give a dwelling to) Hoph . and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the landScroll for more

Keilah

And it came to pass … that

when … fled

Abiathar

the son

of Ahimelech

to

David

to Keilah

with an ephod

he came down

in his hand

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וַיְהִ֗יvah-yeh-HEE

בִּ֠בְרֹחַbee-veh-roh-ahch

אֶבְיָתָ֧רev-yah-TAHR

בֶּןben

אֲחִימֶ֛לֶךְah-chee-MEH-lech

אֶלel

דָּוִ֖דdah-VEED

קְעִילָ֑הkeh-ee-LAH

אֵפ֖וֹדeh-FOHD

יָרַ֥דyah-RAHD

בְּיָדֽוֹbeh-yah-DOH

Letters

וַ + יְהִ֗י

בִּ֠ + בְרֹחַ

אֶבְיָתָ֧ר

בֶּן

אֲחִימֶ֛לֶךְ

אֶל

דָּוִ֖ד

קְעִילָ֑ה

אֵפ֖וֹד

יָרַ֥ד

בְּ + יָדֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְהִ֗יHebrew verb

בִּ֠Hebrew prefixבְרֹחַHebrew verb

אֶבְיָתָ֧רname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

אֲחִימֶ֛לֶךְname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

דָּוִ֖דname of a person

קְעִילָ֑הname of a place

אֵפ֖וֹדHebrew noun, masculine

יָרַ֥דHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixיָדֽHebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיְהִ֗יto beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

בִּ֠in/on/withבְרֹחַto fleeGo through, flee.בָּרַח vb . go through , flee Qal go or pass through , of bar flee flee = hasten , come quickly Hiph . pass through cause to flee , put to flightScroll for more

AbiatharThe Great One is father.אֶבְיָתָר n.pr.m . ( the Great One is father (?)) a priest, son of AhimelechScroll for more

son: childSon.בֵּן 4870 n.m . son son , male child, born of a woman children (male and female) youth , young men the young of animals of plant shoots fig. of lifeless things, sparks , stars , arrows member of a guild, order or class of animals son of (the) herd ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc. n. relat. of ageScroll for more

AhimelechBrother of Melek.אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( brother of Melek ) priest in Saul’s (Dvd’s) time a HittiteScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

Keilah

ephodEphod.אֵפוֹד (28 t.) & אֵפֹד (20 t.) n.m . ephod ephod , priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle ephod used in consulting י׳ ephod of gold made by Gideon made (material not given) for a private, local sanctuaryScroll for more

to go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיָדֽhandHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.וֹhisScroll for more

And it was told

Saul

that

was come

David

to Keilah

And … said

Saul

hath delivered

him

God

into my hand

for

he is shut in

by entering

into a town

that hath gates

and bars

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וַיֻּגַּ֣דvah-yoo-GAHD

לְשָׁא֔וּלleh-shah-OOL

כִּיkee

בָ֥אvah

דָוִ֖דdah-VEED

קְעִילָ֑הkeh-ee-LAH

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שָׁא֗וּלshah-OOL

נִכַּ֨רnee-KAHR

אֹת֤וֹoh-TOH

אֱלֹהִים֙eh-loh-HEEM

בְּיָדִ֔יbeh-yah-DEE

כִּ֚יkee

נִסְגַּ֣רnees-GAHR

לָב֔וֹאlah-VOH

בְּעִ֖ירbeh-EER

דְּלָתַ֥יִםdeh-lah-TAH-yeem

וּבְרִֽיחַoo-veh-REE-yahch

Letters

וַ + יֻּגַּ֣ד

לְ + שָׁא֔וּל

כִּי

בָ֥א

דָוִ֖ד

קְעִילָ֑ה

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

שָׁא֗וּל

נִכַּ֨ר

אֹת֤ + וֹ

אֱלֹהִים֙

בְּ + יָדִ֔ + י

כִּ֚י

נִסְגַּ֣ר

לָ + ב֔וֹא

בְּ + עִ֖יר

דְּלָתַ֥יִם

וּ + בְרִֽיחַ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֻּגַּ֣דHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixשָׁא֔וּלname of a person

כִּיHebrew conjunction

בָ֥אHebrew verb

דָוִ֖דname of a person

קְעִילָ֑הname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

שָׁא֗וּלname of a person

נִכַּ֨רHebrew verb

אֹת֤Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֱלֹהִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixיָדִ֔Hebrew nounיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

כִּ֚יHebrew conjunction

נִסְגַּ֣רHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixב֔וֹאHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixעִ֖ירHebrew noun, feminine

דְּלָתַ֥יִם

וּHebrew conjunctionבְרִֽיחַHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֻּגַּ֣דto tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

לְto/forשָׁא֔וּלSaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to come inCome in, come, go in, go.בּוֹא 2569 vb . come in , come , go in , go Qal come in come (approach, arrive) go , i.e. walk , associate with go from speaker, but with limit of motion given Hiph . cause to come in , bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals) cause to come , bring , bring near , etc. (animate obj.) Hoph . be brought in (of pers. and things) be brought be introduced , putScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

Keilah

וַandיֹּ֣אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

to alienateAct, treat as foreign, strange, disguise, misconstrue.[ נכר ] vb. denom . act or treat as foreign , or strange ; disguise , misconstrue Niph . with his lips a hater disguiseth himself Pi . and they have treated this place as foreign Hithp . he acted as a stranger toward themScroll for more

אֹת֤object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteוֹhimScroll for more

Elohimאֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl . pl . in number. rulers , judges , either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power divine ones , superhuman beings including God and angels angels gods pl. intensive god or goddess godlike one works of God, or things belongng to him God הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God אֱלֹהִים = GodScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיָדִ֔handHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.יmyScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to shutShut, close.סָגַר vb . shut , close Qal shut door close in upon close up breach Pt. pass ., closed up = closely joined with tight seal elsewhwere only Pt. pass . (gold shut up , and so prized , rare , fine ?) Niph . subj. pers. be shut up be shut , closed , of city gates Pi . deliver up to (leave no other opening for one, shut one up to) Pu . of cities of prisoners of doors Hiph . deliver up to shut upScroll for more

לָto/forב֔וֹאto come inCome in, come, go in, go.בּוֹא 2569 vb . come in , come , go in , go Qal come in come (approach, arrive) go , i.e. walk , associate with go from speaker, but with limit of motion given Hiph . cause to come in , bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals) cause to come , bring , bring near , etc. (animate obj.) Hoph . be brought in (of pers. and things) be brought be introduced , putScroll for more

בְּin/on/withעִ֖ירcityCity, town.עִיר 1092 n.f . city , town city , town , abode of men of fortress in a city appar. fortified place, of any sizeScroll for more

doorDoor.דֶּ֫לֶת n.f . door door of house door of room gates of city in other sensesScroll for more

וּandבְרִֽיחַbarBar.בְּרִיחַ n.m . barScroll for more

And … summoned

Saul

The ASV does not translate this word.

all

the people

to war

to go down

to Keilah

to besiege

The ASV does not translate this word.

David

and

his men

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וַיְשַׁמַּ֥עvah-yeh-shah-MAH

שָׁא֛וּלshah-OOL

אֶתet

כָּלkohl

הָעָ֖םhah-AHM

לַמִּלְחָמָ֑הlah-meel-chah-MAH

לָרֶ֣דֶתlah-REH-det

קְעִילָ֔הkeh-ee-LAH

לָצ֥וּרlah-TSOOR

אֶלel

דָּוִ֖דdah-VEED

וְאֶלveh-EL

אֲנָשָֽׁיוah-nah-SHAHV

Letters

וַ + יְשַׁמַּ֥ע

שָׁא֛וּל

אֶת

כָּל

הָ + עָ֖ם

לַ + [הַ] + מִּלְחָמָ֑ה

לָ + רֶ֣דֶת

קְעִילָ֔ה

לָ + צ֥וּר

אֶל

דָּוִ֖ד

וְ + אֶל

אֲנָשָֽׁי + ו

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְשַׁמַּ֥עHebrew verb

שָׁא֛וּלname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָ֖םHebrew noun, masculine

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמִּלְחָמָ֑הHebrew noun, feminine

לָHebrew prefixרֶ֣דֶתHebrew verb

קְעִילָ֔הname of a place

לָHebrew prefixצ֥וּרHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

דָּוִ֖דname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶלHebrew preposition

אֲנָשָֽׁיHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיְשַׁמַּ֥עto hear: hearHear.שָׁמַע 1152 vb . hear Qal 1052 subj. pers. hum. י׳ (God) subj. Niph . 42 be heard , of voice, sound be heard of be regarded , obeyed = (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice . Pi . he caused the people to hear Hiph . 63 of man י׳ subj.Scroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

allThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

הָtheעָ֖םpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

לַto/for[הַ]theמִּלְחָמָ֑הbattleBattle, war.מִלְחָמָה 319 n.f . battle , warScroll for more

לָto/forרֶ֣דֶתto go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

Keilah

לָto/forצ֥וּרto confineConfine, bind, besiege.צוּר vb . confine , bind , besiegeScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

וְandאֶלto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

אֲנָשָֽׁיmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )וhisScroll for more

And … knew

David

that

against him

Saul

was devising

mischief

and he said

to

Abiathar

the priest

Bring hither

the ephod

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וַיֵּ֣דַעvah-YEH-dah

דָּוִ֔דdah-VEED

כִּ֣יkee

עָלָ֔יוah-LAHV

שָׁא֖וּלshah-OOL

מַחֲרִ֣ישׁmah-chah-REESH

הָרָעָ֑הhah-rah-AH

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

אֶבְיָתָ֣רev-yah-TAHR

הַכֹּהֵ֔ןhah-koh-HEN

הַגִּ֖ישָׁהhah-GEE-shah

הָאֵפֽוֹדhah-eh-FOHD

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֣דַע

דָּוִ֔ד

כִּ֣י

עָלָ֔י + ו

שָׁא֖וּל

מַחֲרִ֣ישׁ

הָ + רָעָ֑ה

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

אֶל

אֶבְיָתָ֣ר

הַ + כֹּהֵ֔ן

הַגִּ֖ישָׁ + ה

הָ + אֵפֽוֹד

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֣דַעHebrew verb

דָּוִ֔דname of a person

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

עָלָ֔יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שָׁא֖וּלname of a person

מַחֲרִ֣ישׁHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixרָעָ֑הHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

אֶבְיָתָ֣רname of a person

הַHebrew prefixכֹּהֵ֔ןHebrew noun, masculine

הַגִּ֖ישָׁHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

הָHebrew prefixאֵפֽוֹדHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֣דַעto knowKnow.יָדַע 943 vb . know Qal know , learn to know perceive perceive and see ; find out and discern discriminate , distinguish know by experience recognize , admit , acknowledge , confess consider not know = not expect know a person, be acquainted with know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse know how , to do a thing, be able to do it be skilful in abs. have knowledge , be wise Niph . be made known , be or become known , of things make oneself known of pers. be perceived be instructed Pi . cause to know Pu . known Hiph . make known , declare Hoph . made known Hithp . make oneself knownScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

עָלָ֔יuponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byוhimScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

to plow/plotCut in, engrave, plough, devise.[ חָרַשׁ ] vb . cut in , engrave , plough , devise Qal cut in , engrave plough devise Niph . Zion, as a field she shall be ploughed Hiph . fabricating mischief againstScroll for more

הָtheרָעָ֑הdistress: harmEvil, misery, distress, injury.רָעָה 310 n.f . evil , misery , distress , injury evil , misery , distress evil , injury , wrong ethical evilScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶר֙to sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

AbiatharThe Great One is father.אֶבְיָתָר n.pr.m . ( the Great One is father (?)) a priest, son of AhimelechScroll for more

הַtheכֹּהֵ֔ןpriestPriest.כֹּהֵן 750 n.m . priestScroll for more

הַגִּ֖ישָׁto approach: approachDraw near, approach.[ נָגַשׁ ] 125 vb . draw near , approach Qal draw near or come near Niph . draw near Hiph . cause to approach , bring near , bring Hoph . thy feet have not been brought near (put into) fetters ; it (impers.) is offered to my name Hithp . draw near!הpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

הָtheאֵפֽוֹדephodEphod.אֵפוֹד (28 t.) & אֵפֹד (20 t.) n.m . ephod ephod , priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle ephod used in consulting י׳ ephod of gold made by Gideon made (material not given) for a private, local sanctuaryScroll for more

Then said

David

O Jehovah

the God

of Israel

surely

hath … heard

thy servant

that

seeketh

Saul

to come

to

Keilah

to destroy

the city

for my sake

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וַיֹּאמֶר֮vah-YOH-mehr

דָּוִד֒dah-VEED

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֱלֹהֵ֣יeh-loh-HAY

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לyees-rah-EL

שָׁמֹ֤עַshah-MOH-ah

שָׁמַע֙shah-MAH

עַבְדְּךָ֔ahv-deh-CHAH

כִּֽיkee

מְבַקֵּ֥שׁmeh-vah-KESH

שָׁא֖וּלshah-OOL

לָב֣וֹאlah-VOH

אֶלel

קְעִילָ֑הkeh-ee-LAH

לְשַׁחֵ֥תleh-shah-CHET

לָעִ֖ירlah-EER

בַּעֲבוּרִֽיbah-ah-voo-REE

Letters

וַ + יֹּאמֶר֮

דָּוִד֒

יהוה

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

שָׁמֹ֤עַ

שָׁמַע֙

עַבְדְּ + ךָ֔

כִּֽי

מְבַקֵּ֥שׁ

שָׁא֖וּל

לָ + ב֣וֹא

אֶל

קְעִילָ֑ה

לְ + שַׁחֵ֥ת

לָ + [הַ] + עִ֖יר

בַּ + עֲבוּרִֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמֶר֮Hebrew verb

דָּוִד֒name of a person

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֱלֹהֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לname of a person

שָׁמֹ֤עַHebrew verb

שָׁמַע֙Hebrew verb

עַבְדְּHebrew noun, masculineךָ֔possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

מְבַקֵּ֥שׁHebrew verb

שָׁא֖וּלname of a person

לָHebrew prefixב֣וֹאHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

קְעִילָ֑הname of a place

לְHebrew prefixשַׁחֵ֥תHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעִ֖ירHebrew noun, feminine

בַּHebrew prefixעֲבוּרִֽHebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּאמֶר֮to sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

Elohimאֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl . pl . in number. rulers , judges , either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power divine ones , superhuman beings including God and angels angels gods pl. intensive god or goddess godlike one works of God, or things belongng to him God הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God אֱלֹהִים = GodScroll for more

IsraelIsrael, Ēl persisteth, persevereth.יִשְׂרָאֵל 2507 n.pr.m . et gent . Israel ( Ēl persisteth , persevereth ) n.pr.m . second name of Jacob n.pr.gent . name of Hebrew nationScroll for more

to hear: hearHear.שָׁמַע 1152 vb . hear Qal 1052 subj. pers. hum. י׳ (God) subj. Niph . 42 be heard , of voice, sound be heard of be regarded , obeyed = (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice . Pi . he caused the people to hear Hiph . 63 of man י׳ subj.Scroll for more

עַבְדְּservant/slaveSlave, servant.עֶ֫בֶד 799 n.m . slave , servant slave , servant of household Subjects , of chief Servants , worshippers of God Servant of י׳ , in a special sense Israel as a people is servant of י׳ In polite address of equals or superiors the Hebrews used עַבְדְּךָ thy servant = 1 pers. sing., I Phrasesךָ֔yourScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to seekSeek.[ בָּקַשׁ ] 224 vb . seek Pi . seek to find seek to secure seek the face desire , demand require , exact exact equivalent or penalty for (late) ask , request Pu . be soughtScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

לָto/forב֣וֹאto come inCome in, come, go in, go.בּוֹא 2569 vb . come in , come , go in , go Qal come in come (approach, arrive) go , i.e. walk , associate with go from speaker, but with limit of motion given Hiph . cause to come in , bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals) cause to come , bring , bring near , etc. (animate obj.) Hoph . be brought in (of pers. and things) be brought be introduced , putScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

Keilah

לְto/forשַׁחֵ֥תto ruinGo to ruin.[ שָׁחַת ] 161 vb . go to ruin (?) Niph . be marred , spoiled Pi . spoil , ruin pervert , corrupt Hiph . spoil , ruin pervert , corrupt Hoph . spoiled , ruinedScroll for more

לָto/for[הַ]theעִ֖ירcityCity, town.עִיר 1092 n.f . city , town city , town , abode of men of fortress in a city appar. fortified place, of any sizeScroll for more

בַּin/on/withעֲבוּרִֽfor the sake ofFor the sake of, on account of, in order that.[ עָבוּר ] n . only in בַּעֲבוּר 47, בַּעֲבֻר , prep . and conj . for the sake of , on account of , in order thatיmeScroll for more

Will … deliver me up

the men

of Keilah

into his hand

will … come down

Saul

as

hath heard

thy servant

O Jehovah

the God

of Israel

tell

I beseech thee

thy servant

And … said

Jehovah

He will come down

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הֲיַסְגִּרֻ֣נִיhah-yahs-gee-ROO-nee

בַעֲלֵי֩vah-ah-LAY

קְעִילָ֨הkeh-ee-LAH

בְיָד֜וֹveh-yah-DOH

הֲיֵרֵ֣דhah-yeh-RED

שָׁא֗וּלshah-OOL

כַּֽאֲשֶׁר֙kah-ah-SHEHR

שָׁמַ֣עshah-MAH

עַבְדֶּ֔ךָahv-DEH-chah

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֱלֹהֵ֣יeh-loh-HAY

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לyees-rah-EL

הַגֶּדhah-ged

נָ֖אnah

לְעַבְדֶּ֑ךָleh-ahv-DEH-chah

וַיֹּ֥אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

יֵרֵֽדyeh-RED

Letters

הֲ + יַסְגִּרֻ֣ + נִי

בַעֲלֵי֩

קְעִילָ֨ה

בְ + יָד֜ + וֹ

הֲ + יֵרֵ֣ד

שָׁא֗וּל

כַּֽ + אֲשֶׁר֙

שָׁמַ֣ע

עַבְדֶּ֔ + ךָ

יהוה

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

הַגֶּד

נָ֖א

לְ + עַבְדֶּ֑ + ךָ

וַ + יֹּ֥אמֶר

יהוה

יֵרֵֽד

The Pieces

הֲHebrew prefixיַסְגִּרֻ֣Hebrew verbנִיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בַעֲלֵי֩Hebrew noun, masculine

קְעִילָ֨הname of a place

בְHebrew prefixיָד֜Hebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הֲHebrew prefixיֵרֵ֣דHebrew verb

שָׁא֗וּלname of a person

כַּֽHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁר֙Hebrew relative pronoun

שָׁמַ֣עHebrew verb

עַבְדֶּ֔Hebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֱלֹהֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לname of a person

הַגֶּדHebrew verb

נָ֖אHebrew interjection

לְHebrew prefixעַבְדֶּ֑Hebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

יֵרֵֽדHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

הֲquestion markerיַסְגִּרֻ֣to shutShut, close.סָגַר vb . shut , close Qal shut door close in upon close up breach Pt. pass ., closed up = closely joined with tight seal elsewhwere only Pt. pass . (gold shut up , and so prized , rare , fine ?) Niph . subj. pers. be shut up be shut , closed , of city gates Pi . deliver up to (leave no other opening for one, shut one up to) Pu . of cities of prisoners of doors Hiph . deliver up to shut upנִיmeScroll for more

masterOwner, lord.בַּעַל 166 n.m . owner , lord owner husband citizens , inhabitants rulers , lords n. of relation Esp. lord , specif. as divine name, Baal .Scroll for more

Keilah

בְin/on/withיָד֜handHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.וֹhisScroll for more

הֲquestion markerיֵרֵ֣דto go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

כַּֽlike/asאֲשֶׁר֙which

to hear: hearHear.שָׁמַע 1152 vb . hear Qal 1052 subj. pers. hum. י׳ (God) subj. Niph . 42 be heard , of voice, sound be heard of be regarded , obeyed = (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice . Pi . he caused the people to hear Hiph . 63 of man י׳ subj.Scroll for more

עַבְדֶּ֔servant/slaveSlave, servant.עֶ֫בֶד 799 n.m . slave , servant slave , servant of household Subjects , of chief Servants , worshippers of God Servant of י׳ , in a special sense Israel as a people is servant of י׳ In polite address of equals or superiors the Hebrews used עַבְדְּךָ thy servant = 1 pers. sing., I PhrasesךָyourScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

Elohimאֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl . pl . in number. rulers , judges , either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power divine ones , superhuman beings including God and angels angels gods pl. intensive god or goddess godlike one works of God, or things belongng to him God הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God אֱלֹהִים = GodScroll for more

IsraelIsrael, Ēl persisteth, persevereth.יִשְׂרָאֵל 2507 n.pr.m . et gent . Israel ( Ēl persisteth , persevereth ) n.pr.m . second name of Jacob n.pr.gent . name of Hebrew nationScroll for more

to tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

pleaseI, we, pray, now.נָא part. of entreaty or exhortation , I ( we ) pray , now (enclitic)Scroll for more

לְto/forעַבְדֶּ֑servant/slaveSlave, servant.עֶ֫בֶד 799 n.m . slave , servant slave , servant of household Subjects , of chief Servants , worshippers of God Servant of י׳ , in a special sense Israel as a people is servant of י׳ In polite address of equals or superiors the Hebrews used עַבְדְּךָ thy servant = 1 pers. sing., I PhrasesךָyourScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֥אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

to go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

Then said

David

Will … deliver up

the men

of Keilah

me

and

my men

into the hand

of Saul

And … said

Jehovah

They will deliver … up

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

דָּוִ֔דdah-VEED

הֲיַסְגִּ֜רוּhah-yahs-GEE-roo

בַּעֲלֵ֧יbah-ah-LAY

קְעִילָ֛הkeh-ee-LAH

אֹתִ֥יoh-TEE

וְאֶתveh-ET

אֲנָשַׁ֖יah-nah-SHAI

בְּיַדbeh-YAHD

שָׁא֑וּלshah-OOL

וַיֹּ֥אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

יַסְגִּֽירוּyahs-GEE-roo

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

דָּוִ֔ד

הֲ + יַסְגִּ֜רוּ

בַּעֲלֵ֧י

קְעִילָ֛ה

אֹתִ֥ + י

וְ + אֶת

אֲנָשַׁ֖ + י

בְּ + יַד

שָׁא֑וּל

וַ + יֹּ֥אמֶר

יהוה

יַסְגִּֽירוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

דָּוִ֔דname of a person

הֲHebrew prefixיַסְגִּ֜רוּHebrew verb

בַּעֲלֵ֧יHebrew noun, masculine

קְעִילָ֛הname of a place

אֹתִ֥Hebrew particleיobject suffix, 1st person singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

אֲנָשַׁ֖Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

בְּHebrew prefixיַדHebrew noun

שָׁא֑וּלname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

יַסְגִּֽירוּHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֣אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

הֲquestion markerיַסְגִּ֜רוּto shutShut, close.סָגַר vb . shut , close Qal shut door close in upon close up breach Pt. pass ., closed up = closely joined with tight seal elsewhwere only Pt. pass . (gold shut up , and so prized , rare , fine ?) Niph . subj. pers. be shut up be shut , closed , of city gates Pi . deliver up to (leave no other opening for one, shut one up to) Pu . of cities of prisoners of doors Hiph . deliver up to shut upScroll for more

masterOwner, lord.בַּעַל 166 n.m . owner , lord owner husband citizens , inhabitants rulers , lords n. of relation Esp. lord , specif. as divine name, Baal .Scroll for more

Keilah

אֹתִ֥object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteיmeScroll for more

וְandאֶתobject markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

אֲנָשַׁ֖manMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )יmyScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיַדhandHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.Scroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֥אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

to shutShut, close.סָגַר vb . shut , close Qal shut door close in upon close up breach Pt. pass ., closed up = closely joined with tight seal elsewhwere only Pt. pass . (gold shut up , and so prized , rare , fine ?) Niph . subj. pers. be shut up be shut , closed , of city gates Pi . deliver up to (leave no other opening for one, shut one up to) Pu . of cities of prisoners of doors Hiph . deliver up to shut upScroll for more

Then … arose

David

and his men

about six

hundred

The ASV does not translate this word.

and departed

out of Keilah

and went

whithersoever

they could go

And … Saul

it was told

that

was escaped

David

from Keilah

and he forbare

to go forth

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וַיָּקָם֩vah-YAH-kahm

דָּוִ֨דdah-VEED

וַאֲנָשָׁ֜יוvah-ah-nah-SHAHV

כְּשֵׁשׁkeh-SHESH

מֵא֣וֹתmeh-OHT

אִ֗ישׁeesh

וַיֵּצְאוּ֙vah-yeh-tseh-OO

מִקְּעִלָ֔הmee-keh-ee-LAH

וַיִּֽתְהַלְּכ֖וּvah-yeet-hah-leh-CHOO

בַּאֲשֶׁ֣רbah-ah-SHEHR

יִתְהַלָּ֑כוּyeet-hah-LAH-choo

וּלְשָׁא֣וּלoo-leh-shah-OOL

הֻגַּ֗דhoo-GAHD

כִּֽיkee

נִמְלַ֤טneem-LAHT

דָּוִד֙dah-VEED

מִקְּעִילָ֔הmee-keh-ee-LAH

וַיֶּחְדַּ֖לvah-yech-DAHL

לָצֵֽאתlah-TSET

Letters

וַ + יָּקָם֩

דָּוִ֨ד

וַ + אֲנָשָׁ֜י + ו

כְּ + שֵׁשׁ

מֵא֣וֹת

אִ֗ישׁ

וַ + יֵּצְאוּ֙

מִ + קְּעִלָ֔ה

וַ + יִּֽתְהַלְּכ֖וּ

בַּ + אֲשֶׁ֣ר

יִתְהַלָּ֑כוּ

וּ + לְ + שָׁא֣וּל

הֻגַּ֗ד

כִּֽי

נִמְלַ֤ט

דָּוִד֙

מִ + קְּעִילָ֔ה

וַ + יֶּחְדַּ֖ל

לָ + צֵֽאת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּקָם֩Hebrew verb

דָּוִ֨דname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנָשָׁ֜יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כְּHebrew prefixשֵׁשׁHebrew noun

מֵא֣וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

אִ֗ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּצְאוּ֙Hebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixקְּעִלָ֔הname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּֽתְהַלְּכ֖וּHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

יִתְהַלָּ֑כוּHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionלְHebrew prefixשָׁא֣וּלname of a person

הֻגַּ֗דHebrew verb

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

נִמְלַ֤טHebrew verb

דָּוִד֙name of a person

מִHebrew prefixקְּעִילָ֔הname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיֶּחְדַּ֖לHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixצֵֽאתHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּקָם֩to arise: riseArise, stand up, stand.קוּם 628 vb . arise , stand up , stand Qal 460 arise arise , in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness) arise , abs., = become powerful arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet arise for, i.e. to become arise for action arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere stand Pi . fulfil confirm , ratify confirm , establish impose , an obligation Pō‛l . raise up Hithpō‛l . raise oneself , = rise up Hiph . 146 cause to arise , raise raise , set up , stones erect , build fig, of setting up law raise up = bring on the scene raise up = rouse, stir up instigate , build fig, of setting up law raise up = constitute cause to stand Hoph . be raised upScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

וַandאֲנָשָׁ֜יmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )וhisScroll for more

כְּlike/asשֵׁשׁsixSix.שֵׁשׁ , שִׁשָּׁה 216 n.m . et f . sixScroll for more

hundredHundred.מֵאָה 583 n.f . hundred as simple number as part of larger number a hundredth partScroll for more

manMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll for more

וַandיֵּצְאוּ֙to come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

מִfromקְּעִלָ֔הKeilah

וַandיִּֽתְהַלְּכ֖וּto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

בַּin/on/withאֲשֶׁ֣רwhich

to go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

וּandלְto/forשָׁא֣וּלSaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

to tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to escapeSlip away.[ מָלַט ] vb . slip away (not in Qal ) Niph . slip away escape pass. be delivered Pi . lay (eggs) let escape deliver Hiph . give birth to a male child deliver Hithp . slip forth , escape (sparks of fire from jaws of crocodile) escapeScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

מִfromקְּעִילָ֔הKeilah

וַandיֶּחְדַּ֖לto ceaseCease.חָדַל vb . cease Qal cease , come to an end cease , leave off Hoph . should I be made to leaveScroll for more

לָto/forצֵֽאתto come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

And … abode

David

in the wilderness

in the strongholds

and remained

in the hill country

in the wilderness

of Ziph

And … sought him

Saul

every

day

but … not

delivered him

God

into his hand

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וַיֵּ֨שֶׁבvah-YEH-shev

דָּוִ֤דdah-VEED

בַּמִּדְבָּר֙bah-meed-BAHR

בַּמְּצָד֔וֹתbah-meh-tsah-DOHT

וַיֵּ֥שֶׁבvah-YEH-shev

בָּהָ֖רbah-HAHR

בְּמִדְבַּרbeh-meed-BAHR

זִ֑יףzeef

וַיְבַקְשֵׁ֤הוּvah-yeh-vahk-SHEH-hoo

שָׁאוּל֙shah-OOL

כָּלkohl

הַיָּמִ֔יםhah-yah-MEEM

וְלֹֽאveh-LOH

נְתָנ֥וֹneh-tah-NOH

אֱלֹהִ֖יםeh-loh-HEEM

בְּיָדֽוֹbeh-yah-DOH

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֨שֶׁב

דָּוִ֤ד

בַּ + [הַ] + מִּדְבָּר֙

בַּ + [הַ] + מְּצָד֔וֹת

וַ + יֵּ֥שֶׁב

בָּ + [הַ] + הָ֖ר

בְּ + מִדְבַּר

זִ֑יף

וַ + יְבַקְשֵׁ֤ + הוּ

שָׁאוּל֙

כָּל

הַ + יָּמִ֔ים

וְ + לֹֽא

נְתָנ֥ + וֹ

אֱלֹהִ֖ים

בְּ + יָדֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֨שֶׁבHebrew verb

דָּוִ֤דname of a person

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמִּדְבָּר֙Hebrew noun, masculine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמְּצָד֔וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥שֶׁבHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixהָ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixמִדְבַּרHebrew noun, masculine

זִ֑יףname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיְבַקְשֵׁ֤Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שָׁאוּל֙name of a person

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixיָּמִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionלֹֽאHebrew negative

נְתָנ֥Hebrew verbוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֱלֹהִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixיָדֽHebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֨שֶׁבto dwellSit, remain, dwell.יָשַׁב 1090 vb . sit , remain , dwell Qal sit sit , sit down sit down sit = be set (as a jewel) remain , stay , tarry with special emphasis of qualifying phr. dwell , have one’s abode of a land or city, sit , abide , seated in its place , fig. for be inhabited Niph . be inhabited , of land Pi . and they shall set their encampments in thee Hiph . cause to sit cause to abide cause to dwell cause cities to be inhabited marry (prop. give a dwelling to) Hoph . and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the landScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theמִּדְבָּר֙wildernessWilderness.מִדְבָר 270 n.m . wilderness tracts of land, used for the pasturage of flocks and herds uninhabited land large tracts of such land bearing various names, in certain districts of which there might be towns and cities fig.Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theמְּצָד֔וֹתstrongholdFastness, stronghold, hunting-place.מְצָד , מְצַד n.f . fastness , stronghold (prop. hunting-place ?) mountain-fastness more gen., strongholdScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֥שֶׁבto dwellSit, remain, dwell.יָשַׁב 1090 vb . sit , remain , dwell Qal sit sit , sit down sit down sit = be set (as a jewel) remain , stay , tarry with special emphasis of qualifying phr. dwell , have one’s abode of a land or city, sit , abide , seated in its place , fig. for be inhabited Niph . be inhabited , of land Pi . and they shall set their encampments in thee Hiph . cause to sit cause to abide cause to dwell cause cities to be inhabited marry (prop. give a dwelling to) Hoph . and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the landScroll for more

בָּin/on/with[הַ]theהָ֖רmountain: mountMountain, hill, hill-country.הַר 568 n.m . mountain , hill , hill-country mountain , hill hill-country , mountain-regionScroll for more

בְּin/on/withמִדְבַּרwildernessWilderness.מִדְבָר 270 n.m . wilderness tracts of land, used for the pasturage of flocks and herds uninhabited land large tracts of such land bearing various names, in certain districts of which there might be towns and cities fig.Scroll for more

Ziph

וַandיְבַקְשֵׁ֤to seekSeek.[ בָּקַשׁ ] 224 vb . seek Pi . seek to find seek to secure seek the face desire , demand require , exact exact equivalent or penalty for (late) ask , request Pu . be soughtהוּhimScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

allThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

הַtheיָּמִ֔יםdayDay.יוֹם 2285 n.m . day day , opp. night Day as division of time יוֹם י׳ day of YHWH , chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous Pl. days of anyone Days יוֹם = time PhrasesScroll for more

וְandלֹֽאnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

נְתָנ֥to give: giveGive, put, set.נָתַן 2007 vb . give , put , set Qal 1917 give Put , set Make , constitute Niph . 82 be given Be put , set Hoph . be given , bestowed = be given to one for wife be put uponוֹhimScroll for more

Elohimאֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl . pl . in number. rulers , judges , either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power divine ones , superhuman beings including God and angels angels gods pl. intensive god or goddess godlike one works of God, or things belongng to him God הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God אֱלֹהִים = GodScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיָדֽhandHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.וֹhisScroll for more

And … saw

David

that

was come out

Saul

to seek

The ASV does not translate this word.

his life

and David

was in the wilderness

of Ziph

in the wood

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וַיַּ֣רְאvah-YAH-reh

דָוִ֔דdah-VEED

כִּֽיkee

יָצָ֥אyah-TSAH

שָׁא֖וּלshah-OOL

לְבַקֵּ֣שׁleh-vah-KESH

אֶתet

נַפְשׁ֑וֹnahf-SHOH

וְדָוִ֥דveh-dah-VEED

בְּמִדְבַּרbeh-meed-BAHR

זִ֖יףzeef

בַּחֹֽרְשָׁהbah-CHOH-reh-shah

Letters

וַ + יַּ֣רְא

דָוִ֔ד

כִּֽי

יָצָ֥א

שָׁא֖וּל

לְ + בַקֵּ֣שׁ

אֶת

נַפְשׁ֑ + וֹ

וְ + דָוִ֥ד

בְּ + מִדְבַּר

זִ֖יף

בַּ + [הַ] + חֹֽרְשָׁה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֣רְאHebrew verb

דָוִ֔דname of a person

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

יָצָ֥אHebrew verb

שָׁא֖וּלname of a person

לְHebrew prefixבַקֵּ֣שׁHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

נַפְשׁ֑Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionדָוִ֥דname of a person

בְּHebrew prefixמִדְבַּרHebrew noun, masculine

זִ֖יףname of a place

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixחֹֽרְשָׁהname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּ֣רְאto see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

לְto/forבַקֵּ֣שׁto seekSeek.[ בָּקַשׁ ] 224 vb . seek Pi . seek to find seek to secure seek the face desire , demand require , exact exact equivalent or penalty for (late) ask , request Pu . be soughtScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

נַפְשׁ֑soulSoul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, passion.נֶ֫פֶשׁ 756 n.f . soul , living being , life , self , person , desire , appetite , emotion , and passion = that which breathes , the breathing substance or being The נפשׁ becomes a living being The נפשׁ is specif. The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself נפשׁ = seat of the appetites , in all periods (46 t.) נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub. נפשׁ = character is still more dub. נ׳ in DוֹhisScroll for more

וְandדָוִ֥דDavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

בְּin/on/withמִדְבַּרwildernessWilderness.מִדְבָר 270 n.m . wilderness tracts of land, used for the pasturage of flocks and herds uninhabited land large tracts of such land bearing various names, in certain districts of which there might be towns and cities fig.Scroll for more

Ziph

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theחֹֽרְשָׁהHoreshWood, wooded height.חֹ֫רֶשׁ n.m . wood , wooded heightScroll for more

And … arose

Jonathan

son

Saul’s

and went

to

David

into the wood

and strengthened

The ASV does not translate this word.

his hand

in God

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וַיָּ֨קָם֙vah-YAH-kahm

יְהוֹנָתָ֣ןyeh-hoh-nah-TAHN

בֶּןben

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

וַיֵּ֥לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

אֶלel

דָּוִ֖דdah-VEED

חֹ֑רְשָׁהCHOH-reh-shah

וַיְחַזֵּ֥קvah-yeh-chah-ZEK

אֶתet

יָד֖וֹyah-DOH

בֵּאלֹהִֽיםbeh-loh-HEEM

Letters

וַ + יָּ֨קָם֙

יְהוֹנָתָ֣ן

בֶּן

שָׁא֔וּל

וַ + יֵּ֥לֶךְ

אֶל

דָּוִ֖ד

חֹ֑רְשָׁה

וַ + יְחַזֵּ֥ק

אֶת

יָד֖ + וֹ

בֵּ + אלֹהִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֨קָם֙Hebrew verb

יְהוֹנָתָ֣ןname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥לֶךְHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

דָּוִ֖דname of a person

חֹ֑רְשָׁהname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיְחַזֵּ֥קHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

יָד֖Hebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בֵּHebrew prefixאלֹהִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֨קָם֙to arise: riseArise, stand up, stand.קוּם 628 vb . arise , stand up , stand Qal 460 arise arise , in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness) arise , abs., = become powerful arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet arise for, i.e. to become arise for action arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere stand Pi . fulfil confirm , ratify confirm , establish impose , an obligation Pō‛l . raise up Hithpō‛l . raise oneself , = rise up Hiph . 146 cause to arise , raise raise , set up , stones erect , build fig, of setting up law raise up = bring on the scene raise up = rouse, stir up instigate , build fig, of setting up law raise up = constitute cause to stand Hoph . be raised upScroll for more

JonathanYHWH hath given.יְהוֹנָתָן , יוֹנָתָן n.pr.m . ( י׳ hath given ) son of Saul son of Abiathar nephew of David of David, i.e. his uncle? one of David’s heroes one of David’s treasurers a scribe Levites a priest priest to the tribe of Dan, son of Gershom a Judaite captain, after fall of Jerus. a Judaite father of Ebed son of Asahel a priest son of JoiadaScroll for more

son: childSon.בֵּן 4870 n.m . son son , male child, born of a woman children (male and female) youth , young men the young of animals of plant shoots fig. of lifeless things, sparks , stars , arrows member of a guild, order or class of animals son of (the) herd ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc. n. relat. of ageScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֥לֶךְto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

HoreshWood, wooded height.חֹ֫רֶשׁ n.m . wood , wooded heightScroll for more

וַandיְחַזֵּ֥קto strengthen: strengthenBe, grow firm, strong, strengthen.חָזַק 291 vb . be or grow firm , strong , strengthen Qal intrans. be or grow strong transit. only strengthened him not Pi . make strong (physically) strengthen the hands (acc.) of anyone, sustain , encourage make strong = bold , encourage make firm make rigid , hard , i.e. perverse, obstinate, harden Hiph . make strong , strengthen make firm , the kingdom display strength make severe , of battle support = repair prevail esp. take or keep hold of, seize , grasp Hithp . strengthen oneself put forth strength , use one's strength withstand hold strongly withScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

יָד֖handHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.וֹhisScroll for more

בֵּin/on/withאלֹהִֽיםElohimאֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl . pl . in number. rulers , judges , either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power divine ones , superhuman beings including God and angels angels gods pl. intensive god or goddess godlike one works of God, or things belongng to him God הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God אֱלֹהִים = GodScroll for more

And he said

unto him

not

Fear

for

not

shall … find thee

the hand

of Saul

my father

and thou

shalt be king

over

Israel

and I

shall be

unto thee

Saul

my father

knoweth

that

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֵלָ֜יוeh-LAHV

אַלahl

תִּירָ֗אtee-RAH

כִּ֠יkee

לֹ֤אloh

תִֽמְצָאֲךָ֙teem-tsah-ah-CHAH

יַ֚דyahd

שָׁא֣וּלshah-OOL

אָבִ֔יah-VEE

וְאַתָּה֙veh-ah-TAH

תִּמְלֹ֣ךְteem-LOHCH

עַלahl

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לyees-rah-EL

וְאָנֹכִ֖יveh-ah-noh-CHEE

אֶֽהְיֶהeh-YEH

לְּךָ֣leh-CHAH

לְמִשְׁנֶ֑הleh-meesh-NEH

וְגַםveh-GAHM

שָׁא֥וּלshah-OOL

אָבִ֖יah-VEE

יֹדֵ֥עַyoh-DEH-ah

כֵּֽןken

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

אֵלָ֜י + ו

אַל

תִּירָ֗א

כִּ֠י

לֹ֤א

תִֽמְצָאֲ + ךָ֙

יַ֚ד

שָׁא֣וּל

אָבִ֔ + י

וְ + אַתָּה֙

תִּמְלֹ֣ךְ

עַל

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

וְ + אָנֹכִ֖י

אֶֽהְיֶה

לְּ + ךָ֣

לְ + מִשְׁנֶ֑ה

וְ + גַם

שָׁא֥וּל

אָבִ֖ + י

יֹדֵ֥עַ

כֵּֽן

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

אֵלָ֜יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אַלHebrew negative

תִּירָ֗אHebrew verb

כִּ֠יHebrew conjunction

לֹ֤אHebrew negative

תִֽמְצָאֲHebrew verbךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

יַ֚דHebrew noun

שָׁא֣וּלname of a person

אָבִ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאַתָּה֙Hebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

תִּמְלֹ֣ךְHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאָנֹכִ֖יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אֶֽהְיֶהHebrew verb

לְּHebrew prefixךָ֣object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

לְHebrew prefixמִשְׁנֶ֑הHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionגַםHebrew conjunction

שָׁא֥וּלname of a person

אָבִ֖Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

יֹדֵ֥עַHebrew verb

כֵּֽןHebrew conjunction

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

אֵלָ֜יto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toוhimScroll for more

not

to fearFear.יָרֵא vb . fear Qal fear , be afraid stand in awe of fear , reverence , honour Niph . be fearful , dreadful cause astonishment and awe inspire reverence , godly fear , and awe Piel . make afraid , terrifyScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

תִֽמְצָאֲto findAttain to, find.מָצָא 452 vb . attain to , find Qal find find out = come upon , light upon noteworthy phrases Niph . pass. of Qal, be found Hiph . cause to find , attain cause to light upon , come upon , come cause to encounter present untoךָ֙youScroll for more

handHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.Scroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

אָבִ֔fatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)יmyScroll for more

וְandאַתָּה֙youThou.אַתָּ֫ה , אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m . thouScroll for more

to reignBe, become king, queen, reign.מָלַךְ 346 vb. denom . be , or become king , or queen , reign Qal 296 be (become) king , reign Hiph . make king , or queen , cause to reign Hoph . Dn 9:1 .Scroll for more

uponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byScroll for more

IsraelIsrael, Ēl persisteth, persevereth.יִשְׂרָאֵל 2507 n.pr.m . et gent . Israel ( Ēl persisteth , persevereth ) n.pr.m . second name of Jacob n.pr.gent . name of Hebrew nationScroll for more

וְandאָנֹכִ֖יII.אָֽנֹכִ֫י , אָנֹ֑כִי pron . 1s . comm . IScroll for more

to beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

לְּto/forךָ֣you

לְto/forמִשְׁנֶ֑הSecond QuarterDouble, copy, second.מִשְׁנֶה n.[m.] double , copy , secondScroll for more

וְandגַםalsoAlso, moreover, yea.גַּם 768 adv . denoting addition , also , moreover , yeaScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

אָבִ֖fatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)יmyScroll for more

to knowKnow.יָדַע 943 vb . know Qal know , learn to know perceive perceive and see ; find out and discern discriminate , distinguish know by experience recognize , admit , acknowledge , confess consider not know = not expect know a person, be acquainted with know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse know how , to do a thing, be able to do it be skilful in abs. have knowledge , be wise Niph . be made known , be or become known , of things make oneself known of pers. be perceived be instructed Pi . cause to know Pu . known Hiph . make known , declare Hoph . made known Hithp . make oneself knownScroll for more

soSo.כֵּן adv . soScroll for more

And … made

they two

a covenant

before

Jehovah

and … abode

David

in the wood

and Jonathan

went

to his house

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וַיִּכְרְת֧וּvah-yeech-reh-TOO

שְׁנֵיהֶ֛םsheh-nay-HEM

בְּרִ֖יתbeh-REET

לִפְנֵ֣יlee-feh-NAY

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

וַיֵּ֤שֶׁבvah-YEH-shev

דָּוִד֙dah-VEED

בַּחֹ֔רְשָׁהbah-CHOH-reh-shah

וִיהוֹנָתָ֖ןvee-hoh-nah-TAHN

הָלַ֥ךְhah-LAHCH

לְבֵיתֽוֹleh-vay-TOH

Letters

וַ + יִּכְרְת֧וּ

שְׁנֵי + הֶ֛ם

בְּרִ֖ית

לִ + פְנֵ֣י

יהוה

וַ + יֵּ֤שֶׁב

דָּוִד֙

בַּ + [הַ] + חֹ֔רְשָׁה

וִ + יהוֹנָתָ֖ן

הָלַ֥ךְ

לְ + בֵיתֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּכְרְת֧וּHebrew verb

שְׁנֵיHebrew nounהֶ֛םpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

בְּרִ֖יתHebrew noun, feminine

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֤שֶׁבHebrew verb

דָּוִד֙name of a person

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixחֹ֔רְשָׁהname of a place

וִHebrew conjunctionיהוֹנָתָ֖ןname of a person

הָלַ֥ךְHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixבֵיתֽHebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּכְרְת֧וּto cut: cutCut off, cut down.כָּרַת 291 vb . cut off , cut down Qal cut off cut down hew , timber cut , or make a covenant Niph . be cut off be cut down be chewed between the teeth be cut off , in a more general sense fail Pual be cut off be cut down Hiph . cut off , flattering lips cut off , destroy the life of cut down , destroy , cities take away permit to perishScroll for more

שְׁנֵיtwoTwo.שְׁנַ֫יִם , שְׁתַּיִם 768 n.m . et f . du . twoהֶ֛םtheirScroll for more

covenantCovenant.בְּרִית 285 n.f . covenant between men . treaty , alliance , league constitution , ordinance , between monarch and subjects agreement , pledge alliance of friendship between David and Jonathan alliance of marriage between God and man . alliance of friendship covenant , as a divine constitution or ordinance with signs or pledges Phrases. covenant making covenant keeping covenant violationScroll for more

לִto/forפְנֵ֣יface: beforeFace, faces.[ פָּנֶה ], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m . face , also faces face , faces presence , person technically, see one's face , i.e. appear before one, in one's presence face of seraphim face of animals face (= surface ) of ground as adv.loc . before for other phrases with prepositionsScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֤שֶׁבto dwellSit, remain, dwell.יָשַׁב 1090 vb . sit , remain , dwell Qal sit sit , sit down sit down sit = be set (as a jewel) remain , stay , tarry with special emphasis of qualifying phr. dwell , have one’s abode of a land or city, sit , abide , seated in its place , fig. for be inhabited Niph . be inhabited , of land Pi . and they shall set their encampments in thee Hiph . cause to sit cause to abide cause to dwell cause cities to be inhabited marry (prop. give a dwelling to) Hoph . and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the landScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theחֹ֔רְשָׁהHoreshWood, wooded height.חֹ֫רֶשׁ n.m . wood , wooded heightScroll for more

וִandיהוֹנָתָ֖ןJonathanYHWH hath given.יְהוֹנָתָן , יוֹנָתָן n.pr.m . ( י׳ hath given ) son of Saul son of Abiathar nephew of David of David, i.e. his uncle? one of David’s heroes one of David’s treasurers a scribe Levites a priest priest to the tribe of Dan, son of Gershom a Judaite captain, after fall of Jerus. a Judaite father of Ebed son of Asahel a priest son of JoiadaScroll for more

to go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

לְto/forבֵיתֽhouse: homeHouse.בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m . house house place receptacle of house as containing a family household , family (592 t.) house, including household affairs lit. housewards , hence metaph. inwards מִבַּיִת adv . on the inside prep . withinוֹhisScroll for more

Then came up

the Ziphites

to

Saul

to Gibeah

saying

Doth not

David

hide himself

with us

in the strongholds

in the wood

in … hill

the … of Hachilah

which

is on the south

of the desert

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וַיַּעֲל֤וּvah-yah-ah-LOO

זִפִים֙zee-FEEM

אֶלel

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

הַגִּבְעָ֖תָהhah-geev-AH-tah

לֵאמֹ֑רleh-MOHR

הֲל֣וֹאhah-LOH

דָ֠וִדdah-VEED

מִסְתַּתֵּ֨רmees-tah-TEHR

עִמָּ֤נוּee-MAH-noo

בַמְּצָדוֹת֙vah-meh-tsah-DOHT

בַּחֹ֔רְשָׁהbah-CHOH-reh-shah

בְּגִבְעַת֙beh-geev-AHT

הַֽחֲכִילָ֔הhah-chah-chee-LAH

אֲשֶׁ֖רah-SHEHR

מִימִ֥יןmee-MEEN

הַיְשִׁימֽוֹןhah-yeh-shee-MOHN

Letters

וַ + יַּעֲל֤וּ

זִפִים֙

אֶל

שָׁא֔וּל

הַ + גִּבְעָ֖תָ + ה

לֵ + אמֹ֑ר

הֲ + ל֣וֹא

דָ֠וִד

מִסְתַּתֵּ֨ר

עִמָּ֤ + נוּ

בַ + [הַ] + מְּצָדוֹת֙

בַּ + [הַ] + חֹ֔רְשָׁה

בְּ + גִבְעַת֙

הַֽ + חֲכִילָ֔ה

אֲשֶׁ֖ר

מִ + ימִ֥ין

הַ + יְשִׁימֽוֹן

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲל֤וּHebrew verb

זִפִים֙name of a people of a place

אֶלHebrew preposition

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

הַHebrew prefixגִּבְעָ֖תָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֑רHebrew verb

הֲHebrew prefixל֣וֹאHebrew negative

דָ֠וִדname of a person

מִסְתַּתֵּ֨רHebrew verb

עִמָּ֤Hebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

בַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמְּצָדוֹת֙Hebrew noun, feminine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixחֹ֔רְשָׁהname of a place

בְּHebrew prefixגִבְעַת֙Hebrew noun, feminine

הַֽHebrew prefixחֲכִילָ֔הname of a place

אֲשֶׁ֖רHebrew relative pronoun

מִHebrew prefixימִ֥יןHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixיְשִׁימֽוֹןHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּעֲל֤וּto ascend: riseGo up, ascend, climb.עָלָה 890 vb . go up , ascend , climb Qal of persons, go up , ascend , in local relations go up , in personal relations of animals, go or come up of vegetation, spring up , grow , shoot forth of natural phenom., go up , rise of inanimate things, instead of passive construction of thoughts come up before God, arrogance go up , extend , of boundary excel Niph . be brought up be taken up pass., be taken up , away reflex., take oneself away from , get up from reflex.: take oneself away be exalted , of God Hiph . bring up persons in personal relations bring up animals cause to ascend mentally offer a present; bring up tithe to exalt cause to ascend (in flame), offer sacrifice Hoph . be carried away be taken up into, inserted in be offered Hithp . lift oneselfScroll for more

Ziphite

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

הַtheגִּבְעָ֖תָGibeahHill.גִּבְעָה n.pr.loc . ( hill ) a city of Judah city of Benj. a city of EphraimהtowardScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֑רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

הֲquestion markerל֣וֹאnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

to hideHide, conceal.סָתַר vb . hide , conceal Niph . hide oneself be hid , concealed Pi . Imv . carefully hide (i.e. shelter ) the outcasts Pu . Pt . love carefully concealed Hithp . hide oneself carefully Hiph . conceal , hideScroll for more

עִמָּ֤withWith.עִם prep . with of fellowship and companionship of aid Of actions done jointly with another If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with , or towards , another Of a common lot together with the wicked Of equality or resemblance generally aid Of time , as long as Of a locality, close to , beside Of persons, עִם is spec. in the house or family or service of In possession of In the custody or care of Beside = except With = friendly with Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one Metaph. together with = in spite of , notwithstandingנוּusScroll for more

בַin/on/with[הַ]theמְּצָדוֹת֙strongholdFastness, stronghold, hunting-place.מְצָד , מְצַד n.f . fastness , stronghold (prop. hunting-place ?) mountain-fastness more gen., strongholdScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theחֹ֔רְשָׁהHoreshWood, wooded height.חֹ֫רֶשׁ n.m . wood , wooded heightScroll for more

בְּin/on/withגִבְעַת֙Gibeath-elohimHill.גִּבְעָה n.f . hillScroll for more

הַֽtheחֲכִילָ֔הHachilahDark.חֲכִילָה n.pr.loc . ( dark ) a hill in southern Judah, edge of wilderness of ZiphScroll for more

which

מִfromימִ֥יןrightRight hand.יָמִין 137 n.f . right hand right hand of situation on, or direction toward the right of other parts of the body = south , because when facing east the right hand is toward the southScroll for more

הַtheיְשִׁימֽוֹןJeshimonWaste, wilderness.יְשִׁימוֹן n.m . waste , wildernessScroll for more

Now therefore

according to all

the desire

of thy soul

O king

to come down

come down

and our … shall be

to deliver him up

into … hand

the king’s

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וְ֠עַתָּהveh-ah-TAH

לְכָלleh-CHAHL

אַוַּ֨תah-VAHT

נַפְשְׁךָ֥nahf-sheh-CHAH

הַמֶּ֛לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

לָרֶ֖דֶתlah-REH-det

רֵ֑דred

וְלָ֥נוּveh-LAH-noo

הַסְגִּיר֖וֹhahs-gee-ROH

בְּיַ֥דbeh-YAHD

הַמֶּֽלֶךְhah-MEH-lech

Letters

וְ֠ + עַתָּה

לְ + כָל

אַוַּ֨ת

נַפְשְׁ + ךָ֥

הַ + מֶּ֛לֶךְ

לָ + רֶ֖דֶת

רֵ֑ד

וְ + לָ֥ + נוּ

הַסְגִּיר֖ + וֹ

בְּ + יַ֥ד

הַ + מֶּֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וְ֠Hebrew conjunctionעַתָּהHebrew adverb

לְHebrew prefixכָלHebrew noun, masculine

אַוַּ֨תHebrew noun, feminine

נַפְשְׁHebrew noun, feminineךָ֥possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֛לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

לָHebrew prefixרֶ֖דֶתHebrew verb

רֵ֑דHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionלָ֥Hebrew prefixנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

הַסְגִּיר֖Hebrew verbוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְּHebrew prefixיַ֥דHebrew noun

הַHebrew prefixמֶּֽלֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וְ֠andעַתָּהnowNow.עַתָּ֫ה 435, עָ֑֫תָּה , adv . of time, nowScroll for more

לְto/forכָלallThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

desireDesire.[ אַוָּה ] n.f . desireScroll for more

נַפְשְׁsoulSoul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, passion.נֶ֫פֶשׁ 756 n.f . soul , living being , life , self , person , desire , appetite , emotion , and passion = that which breathes , the breathing substance or being The נפשׁ becomes a living being The נפשׁ is specif. The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself נפשׁ = seat of the appetites , in all periods (46 t.) נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub. נפשׁ = character is still more dub. נ׳ in Dךָ֥yourScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֛לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

לָto/forרֶ֖דֶתto go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

to go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

וְandלָ֥to/forנוּus

הַסְגִּיר֖to shutShut, close.סָגַר vb . shut , close Qal shut door close in upon close up breach Pt. pass ., closed up = closely joined with tight seal elsewhwere only Pt. pass . (gold shut up , and so prized , rare , fine ?) Niph . subj. pers. be shut up be shut , closed , of city gates Pi . deliver up to (leave no other opening for one, shut one up to) Pu . of cities of prisoners of doors Hiph . deliver up to shut upוֹhimScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיַ֥דhandHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.Scroll for more

הַtheמֶּֽלֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

And … said

Saul

Blessed be

ye

of Jehovah

for

ye have had compassion

on me

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

בְּרוּכִ֥יםbeh-roo-CHEEM

אַתֶּ֖םah-TEM

לַֽ + יהוהYHWHlah-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

כִּ֥יkee

חֲמַלְתֶּ֖םchah-mahl-TEM

עָלָֽיah-LAI

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

שָׁא֔וּל

בְּרוּכִ֥ים

אַתֶּ֖ם

לַֽ + יהוה

כִּ֥י

חֲמַלְתֶּ֖ם

עָלָֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

בְּרוּכִ֥יםHebrew verb

אַתֶּ֖םHebrew personal pronoun, masculine plural

לַֽHebrew prefixיהוהname of a title or other name

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

חֲמַלְתֶּ֖םHebrew verb

עָלָֽHebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֣אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

to blessKneel, bless.[ בָּרַךְ ] 329 vb . kneel , bless Qal kneel down bless Niph . bless oneself Pi . bless God , adore with bended knees God blesses men bless men salute , greet , with an invocation of blessing bless , with the antithetical meaning curse from the greeting in departing, saying adieu to, taking leave of; but rather a blessing overdone and so really a curse as in vulgar English as well as in the Shemitic cognates Pu . pass. to be blessed , adored prospered by God have prosperity invoked , by Balaam in gratitude Hiph . and he made his camel kneel Hithp . bless oneself , congratulate oneself in his heartScroll for more

youYou.אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl . you (masc.)Scroll for more

לַֽto/forיהוָ֑הGod's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to spareSpare.חָמַל vb . spareScroll for more

עָלָֽuponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byיmeScroll for more

Go

I pray you

make … sure

yet more

and know

and see

The ASV does not translate this word.

his place

where

is

his haunt

who

hath seen him

there

for

it is told

me

very

dealeth … subtly

he

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לְכוּleh-CHOO

נָ֞אnah

הָכִ֣ינוּhah-CHEE-noo

ע֗וֹדohd

וּדְע֤וּoo-deh-OO

וּרְאוּ֙oo-reh-OO

אֶתet

מְקוֹמוֹ֙meh-koh-MOH

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

תִּֽהְיֶ֣הteeh-YEH

רַגְל֔וֹrahg-LOH

מִ֥יmee

רָאָ֖הוּrah-AH-hoo

שָׁ֑םshahm

כִּ֚יkee

אָמַ֣רah-MAHR

אֵלַ֔יeh-LAI

עָר֥וֹםah-ROHM

יַעְרִ֖םyah-REEM

הֽוּאhoo

Letters

לְכוּ

נָ֞א

הָכִ֣ינוּ

ע֗וֹד

וּ + דְע֤וּ

וּ + רְאוּ֙

אֶת

מְקוֹמ + וֹ֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

תִּֽהְיֶ֣ה

רַגְל֔ + וֹ

מִ֥י

רָאָ֖ + הוּ

שָׁ֑ם

כִּ֚י

אָמַ֣ר

אֵלַ֔ + י

עָר֥וֹם

יַעְרִ֖ם

הֽוּא

The Pieces

לְכוּHebrew verb

נָ֞אHebrew interjection

הָכִ֣ינוּHebrew verb

ע֗וֹדHebrew adjective

וּHebrew conjunctionדְע֤וּHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionרְאוּ֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

מְקוֹמHebrew noun, masculineוֹ֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

תִּֽהְיֶ֣הHebrew verb

רַגְל֔Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מִ֥יHebrew interrogative

רָאָ֖Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שָׁ֑םHebrew adverb

כִּ֚יHebrew conjunction

אָמַ֣רHebrew verb

אֵלַ֔Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

עָר֥וֹםHebrew verb

יַעְרִ֖םHebrew verb

הֽוּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

What It Can Mean

to go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

pleaseI, we, pray, now.נָא part. of entreaty or exhortation , I ( we ) pray , now (enclitic)Scroll for more

to establish: rightBe firm.[ כּוּן ] 218 vb . prob. be firm , only in der. conj. Niph . be set up , established , fixed in a moral sense, be directed aright , of ways prepare , be ready pass. be prepared , of judgments Hiph . establish , set up fix , so as to be ready, make ready , prepare , a gift provide for , provide , furnish direct one's face toward arrange , order Hoph . be established , of throne be prepared for Po‛lēl . set up , establish constitute , make , a man (in womb) fix , so as to be ready direct Po‛lal . be established Hithpo‛l . be establishedScroll for more

stillA going round, continuance, still, yet, again, besides.עוֹד and (14 t.) עֹד subst . a going round , continuance , but used mostly as adv. acc . still , yet , again , besidesScroll for more

וּandדְע֤וּto knowKnow.יָדַע 943 vb . know Qal know , learn to know perceive perceive and see ; find out and discern discriminate , distinguish know by experience recognize , admit , acknowledge , confess consider not know = not expect know a person, be acquainted with know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse know how , to do a thing, be able to do it be skilful in abs. have knowledge , be wise Niph . be made known , be or become known , of things make oneself known of pers. be perceived be instructed Pi . cause to know Pu . known Hiph . make known , declare Hoph . made known Hithp . make oneself knownScroll for more

וּandרְאוּ֙to see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

מְקוֹמplaceStanding-place, place.מָקוֹם , מָקֹם 399 n.m . standing-place , place standing-place station , where soldiers are placed post , office place where a thing belongs esp. place of human abode of י׳ ’s abode place in gen. place , locality , spot space , room space , distance , between region , quarter , direction peculiar usesוֹ֙hisScroll for more

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to beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

רַגְל֔footFoot.רֶ֫גֶל 247 n.f . foot foot three times (feet, paces)וֹhisScroll for more

who?Who?מִי 423 pron.interrog . who? of persons מִי is rarely used of things , and usually where persons are understood or implied in the gen. whose in an indirect qu. מִי ב׳ who among … ? strengthened and emph. forms of interrog. various rhetorical uses whose מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever , though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it once, following a verb, any oneScroll for more

רָאָ֖to see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toהוּhimScroll for more

thereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

אֵלַ֔to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toיmeScroll for more

be shrewdBe shrewd, crafty.[ עָרֹם ] vb . be shrewd , crafty Qal he is exceedingly crafty Hiph . be crafty ; be or become shrewdScroll for more

he/she/itHe, she, it.הוּא m . הִיא f ., pron. of the 3rd ps. sing . he , she , used also (in both genders) for the neuter it an emph. he ( she , it , they ), sometimes equivalent to himself ( herself , itself , themselves ), or (esp. with the art.) that ( those ) It resumes the subj. with emph. Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible It anticipates (as it seems) the subject As an emph. predicate, of God In a neuter sense, that , it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.) With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.Scroll for more

See therefore

and take knowledge

of all

the lurking places

where

he hideth himself

where

and come ye again

to me

of

a certainty

and I will go

with you

and it shall come to pass

if

he be

in the land

that I will search … out

him

among all

the thousands

of Judah

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וּרְא֣וּoo-reh-OO

וּדְע֗וּoo-deh-OO

מִכֹּ֤לmee-KOHL

הַמַּֽחֲבֹאִים֙hah-mah-chah-voh-EEM

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

יִתְחַבֵּ֣אyeet-chah-BEH

שָׁ֔םshahm

וְשַׁבְתֶּ֤םveh-shahv-TEM

אֵלַי֙eh-LAI

אֶלel

נָכ֔וֹןnah-CHOHN

וְהָלַכְתִּ֖יveh-hah-lahch-TEE

אִתְּכֶ֑םee-teh-CHEM

וְהָיָה֙veh-hah-YAH

אִםeem

יֶשְׁנ֣וֹyesh-NOH

בָאָ֔רֶץvah-AH-rets

וְחִפַּשְׂתִּ֣יveh-chee-pahs-TEE

אֹת֔וֹoh-TOH

בְּכֹ֖לbeh-CHOHL

אַלְפֵ֥יahl-FAY

יְהוּדָֽהyeh-hoo-DAH

Letters

וּ + רְא֣וּ

וּ + דְע֗וּ

מִ + כֹּ֤ל

הַ + מַּֽחֲבֹאִים֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

יִתְחַבֵּ֣א

שָׁ֔ם

וְ + שַׁבְתֶּ֤ם

אֵלַ + י֙

אֶל

נָכ֔וֹן

וְ + הָלַכְתִּ֖י

אִתְּ + כֶ֑ם

וְ + הָיָה֙

אִם

יֶשְׁנ֣ + וֹ

בָ + [הַ] + אָ֔רֶץ

וְ + חִפַּשְׂתִּ֣י

אֹת֔ + וֹ

בְּ + כֹ֖ל

אַלְפֵ֥י

יְהוּדָֽה

The Pieces

וּHebrew conjunctionרְא֣וּHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionדְע֗וּHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixכֹּ֤לHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמַּֽחֲבֹאִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

יִתְחַבֵּ֣אHebrew verb

שָׁ֔םHebrew adverb

וְHebrew conjunctionשַׁבְתֶּ֤םHebrew verb

אֵלַHebrew prepositionי֙object suffix, 1st person singular

אֶלHebrew preposition

נָכ֔וֹןHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionהָלַכְתִּ֖יHebrew verb

אִתְּHebrew prepositionכֶ֑םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

וְHebrew conjunctionהָיָה֙Hebrew verb

אִםHebrew conditional

יֶשְׁנ֣Hebrew adjectiveוֹsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאָ֔רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionחִפַּשְׂתִּ֣יHebrew verb

אֹת֔Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְּHebrew prefixכֹ֖לHebrew noun, masculine

אַלְפֵ֥יHebrew noun

יְהוּדָֽהname of a person

What It Can Mean

וּandרְא֣וּto see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll for more

וּandדְע֗וּto knowKnow.יָדַע 943 vb . know Qal know , learn to know perceive perceive and see ; find out and discern discriminate , distinguish know by experience recognize , admit , acknowledge , confess consider not know = not expect know a person, be acquainted with know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse know how , to do a thing, be able to do it be skilful in abs. have knowledge , be wise Niph . be made known , be or become known , of things make oneself known of pers. be perceived be instructed Pi . cause to know Pu . known Hiph . make known , declare Hoph . made known Hithp . make oneself knownScroll for more

מִfromכֹּ֤לallThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

הַtheמַּֽחֲבֹאִים֙refuge

which

to hideWithdraw, hide.[ חָבָא ] vb . withdraw , hide (not in Qal ) Niph . hide oneself Pu . have been hidden Hiph . hide , trans. Hoph . be hidden Hithp . draw back , hide oneself draw together , thicken , hardenScroll for more

thereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

וְandשַׁבְתֶּ֤םto return: returnTurn back, return.שׁוּב 1056 vb . turn back , return Qal 683;— turn back , return : turn back return , come or go back esp. return unto of dying of revival from death fig. of human relations: return to leader, king = change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire) turn , i.e. resort to return to a physical condition abs. = change course of action fig., specif. of spiritual relations: turn back from God = apostatize of י׳ , turn away turn back to God (= seek penitently) abs. repent turn back from evil of י׳ of י׳ , return (to shew favour) of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life): denoting repetition, etc. trans. Pō‛l . bring back fig. restore , refresh restore , repair lead away (enticingly) shew turning = apostatize Hiph . 353 cause to return , bring back bring back into bondage put back = draw back = give back , restore = relinguish = give in payment , requital bring one back (from dead) bring back heart = refresh bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

אֵלַto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toי֙meScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

to establish: establishBe firm.[ כּוּן ] 218 vb . prob. be firm , only in der. conj. Niph . be set up , established , fixed in a moral sense, be directed aright , of ways prepare , be ready pass. be prepared , of judgments Hiph . establish , set up fix , so as to be ready, make ready , prepare , a gift provide for , provide , furnish direct one's face toward arrange , order Hoph . be established , of throne be prepared for Po‛lēl . set up , establish constitute , make , a man (in womb) fix , so as to be ready direct Po‛lal . be established Hithpo‛l . be establishedScroll for more

וְandהָלַכְתִּ֖יto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

אִתְּwithWith, proximity.אֵת , prep . with —prep. denoting proximity Of companionship, together with Of localities אֵת פּ׳ denotes specially in one's possession or keeping in one's knowledge or memory מֵאֵת from proximity with Note . אֵת expresses closer association than עִם : hence while מֵעִם sts. denotes hardly more than from the surroundings or belongings of , מֵאֵת expresses from close proximity to .כֶ֑םyouScroll for more

וְandהָיָה֙to beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

ifIf.אִם conj . hypoth. part . if Interrog. part .Scroll for more

יֶשְׁנ֣thereBeing, substance, existence.יֵשׁ 137 subst . being , substance , existence substance elsewhere (prop. as a subst. in in the st. c.), it asserts existence , and so corresponds to the verb substantive , is ( are , was , were , will be ), lit. the being , presence of …וֹheScroll for more

בָin/on/with[הַ]theאָ֔רֶץland: country/planetEarth, land.אֶ֫רֶץ n. f . & (seld.) m . earth , land earth , whole earth (opp. to a part) earth , opp. to heaven, sky earth = inhabitants of earth land = country, territory district, region trial territory piece of ground specif. land of Canaan, or Israel = inhabitants of land used even of Shᵉʼôl ground , surface of ground soil , as productive אֶרֶץ in phrases people of the land in measurements of distance the country of the plain , level or plain country land of the living end(s) of the earth pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands , countries , often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations , etc.Scroll for more

וְandחִפַּשְׂתִּ֣יto searchSearch.[ חָפַשׂ ] vb . search Qal search , search out search for = think out , devise search = test Niph . searched out = exposed and plundered Pi . search through search for Pu . be searched for = be hidden Hithp . disguise oneself (lit. let oneself be searched for )Scroll for more

אֹת֔object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteוֹhimScroll for more

בְּin/on/withכֹ֖לallThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

thousandThousand.אֶ֫לֶף n.m . thousandScroll for more

JudahJudah.יְהוּדָה 820 n.pr.m . et terr . Judah n.pr.m . son of Jacob and Leah tribe descended from Judah nation , of southern kingdom under dynasty of David, as distinguished from northern kingdom of Ephraim or Israel Levite, Ezra’s time an overseer of Jerus. Levite musician priest n.pr.terr . land of JudahScroll for more

And they arose

and went

to Ziph

before

Saul

but David

and his men

were in the wilderness

of Maon

in the Arabah

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וַיָּק֛וּמוּvah-yah-KOO-moo

וַיֵּלְכ֥וּvah-yeh-leh-CHOO

זִ֖יפָהZEE-fah

לִפְנֵ֣יlee-feh-NAY

שָׁא֑וּלshah-OOL

וְדָוִ֨דveh-dah-VEED

וַאֲנָשָׁ֜יוvah-ah-nah-SHAHV

בְּמִדְבַּ֤רbeh-meed-BAHR

מָעוֹן֙mah-OHN

בָּעֲרָבָ֔הbah-ah-rah-VAH

אֶ֖לel

יְמִ֥יןyeh-MEEN

הַיְשִׁימֽוֹןhah-yeh-shee-MOHN

Letters

וַ + יָּק֛וּמוּ

וַ + יֵּלְכ֥וּ

זִ֖יפָ + ה

לִ + פְנֵ֣י

שָׁא֑וּל

וְ + דָוִ֨ד

וַ + אֲנָשָׁ֜י + ו

בְּ + מִדְבַּ֤ר

מָעוֹן֙

בָּ + [הַ] + עֲרָבָ֔ה

אֶ֖ל

יְמִ֥ין

הַ + יְשִׁימֽוֹן

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּק֛וּמוּHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּלְכ֥וּHebrew verb

זִ֖יפָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שָׁא֑וּלname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionדָוִ֨דname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנָשָׁ֜יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְּHebrew prefixמִדְבַּ֤רHebrew noun, masculine

מָעוֹן֙name of a place

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעֲרָבָ֔הname of a place

אֶ֖לHebrew preposition

יְמִ֥יןHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixיְשִׁימֽוֹןHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּק֛וּמוּto arise: riseArise, stand up, stand.קוּם 628 vb . arise , stand up , stand Qal 460 arise arise , in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness) arise , abs., = become powerful arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet arise for, i.e. to become arise for action arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere stand Pi . fulfil confirm , ratify confirm , establish impose , an obligation Pō‛l . raise up Hithpō‛l . raise oneself , = rise up Hiph . 146 cause to arise , raise raise , set up , stones erect , build fig, of setting up law raise up = bring on the scene raise up = rouse, stir up instigate , build fig, of setting up law raise up = constitute cause to stand Hoph . be raised upScroll for more

וַandיֵּלְכ֥וּto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

זִ֖יפָZiphהtoward

לִto/forפְנֵ֣יface: beforeFace, faces.[ פָּנֶה ], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m . face , also faces face , faces presence , person technically, see one's face , i.e. appear before one, in one's presence face of seraphim face of animals face (= surface ) of ground as adv.loc . before for other phrases with prepositionsScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וְandדָוִ֨דDavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

וַandאֲנָשָׁ֜יmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )וhisScroll for more

בְּin/on/withמִדְבַּ֤רwildernessWilderness.מִדְבָר 270 n.m . wilderness tracts of land, used for the pasturage of flocks and herds uninhabited land large tracts of such land bearing various names, in certain districts of which there might be towns and cities fig.Scroll for more

Maon

בָּin/on/with[הַ]theעֲרָבָ֔הArabahDesert-plain, steppe.עֲרָבָה 61 n.f . desert-plain , steppeScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

rightRight hand.יָמִין 137 n.f . right hand right hand of situation on, or direction toward the right of other parts of the body = south , because when facing east the right hand is toward the southScroll for more

הַtheיְשִׁימֽוֹןJeshimonWaste, wilderness.יְשִׁימוֹן n.m . waste , wildernessScroll for more

And … went

Saul

and his men

to seek

And they told

David

wherefore he came down

to the rock

and abode

in the wilderness

of Maon

And when … heard

Saul

he pursued

after

David

in the wilderness

of Maon

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וַיֵּ֨לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

שָׁא֣וּלshah-OOL

וַאֲנָשָׁיו֮vah-ah-nah-SHAHV

לְבַקֵּשׁ֒leh-vah-KESH

וַיַּגִּ֣דוּvah-yah-GEE-doo

לְדָוִ֔דleh-dah-VEED

וַיֵּ֣רֶדvah-YEH-red

הַסֶּ֔לַעhah-SEH-lah

וַיֵּ֖שֶׁבvah-YEH-shev

בְּמִדְבַּ֣רbeh-meed-BAHR

מָע֑וֹןmah-OHN

וַיִּשְׁמַ֣עvah-yeesh-MAH

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

וַיִּרְדֹּ֥ףvah-yeer-DOHF

אַחֲרֵֽיah-chah-RAY

דָוִ֖דdah-VEED

מִדְבַּ֥רmeed-BAHR

מָעֽוֹןmah-OHN

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֨לֶךְ

שָׁא֣וּל

וַ + אֲנָשָׁי + ו֮

לְ + בַקֵּשׁ֒

וַ + יַּגִּ֣דוּ

לְ + דָוִ֔ד

וַ + יֵּ֣רֶד

הַ + סֶּ֔לַע

וַ + יֵּ֖שֶׁב

בְּ + מִדְבַּ֣ר

מָע֑וֹן

וַ + יִּשְׁמַ֣ע

שָׁא֔וּל

וַ + יִּרְדֹּ֥ף

אַחֲרֵֽי

דָוִ֖ד

מִדְבַּ֥ר

מָעֽוֹן

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֨לֶךְHebrew verb

שָׁא֣וּלname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנָשָׁיHebrew noun, masculineו֮possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לְHebrew prefixבַקֵּשׁ֒Hebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּגִּ֣דוּHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixדָוִ֔דname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֣רֶדHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixסֶּ֔לַעHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֖שֶׁבHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixמִדְבַּ֣רHebrew noun, masculine

מָע֑וֹןname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁמַ֣עHebrew verb

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּרְדֹּ֥ףHebrew verb

אַחֲרֵֽיHebrew adjective

דָוִ֖דname of a person

מִדְבַּ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

מָעֽוֹןname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֨לֶךְto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וַandאֲנָשָׁיmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )ו֮hisScroll for more

לְto/forבַקֵּשׁ֒to seekSeek.[ בָּקַשׁ ] 224 vb . seek Pi . seek to find seek to secure seek the face desire , demand require , exact exact equivalent or penalty for (late) ask , request Pu . be soughtScroll for more

וַandיַּגִּ֣דוּto tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

לְto/forדָוִ֔דDavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֣רֶדto go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

הַtheסֶּ֔לַעcragCrag, cliff.סֶ֫לַע 61 n.m . crag , cliffScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֖שֶׁבto dwellSit, remain, dwell.יָשַׁב 1090 vb . sit , remain , dwell Qal sit sit , sit down sit down sit = be set (as a jewel) remain , stay , tarry with special emphasis of qualifying phr. dwell , have one’s abode of a land or city, sit , abide , seated in its place , fig. for be inhabited Niph . be inhabited , of land Pi . and they shall set their encampments in thee Hiph . cause to sit cause to abide cause to dwell cause cities to be inhabited marry (prop. give a dwelling to) Hoph . and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the landScroll for more

בְּin/on/withמִדְבַּ֣רwildernessWilderness.מִדְבָר 270 n.m . wilderness tracts of land, used for the pasturage of flocks and herds uninhabited land large tracts of such land bearing various names, in certain districts of which there might be towns and cities fig.Scroll for more

Maon

וַandיִּשְׁמַ֣עto hear: hearHear.שָׁמַע 1152 vb . hear Qal 1052 subj. pers. hum. י׳ (God) subj. Niph . 42 be heard , of voice, sound be heard of be regarded , obeyed = (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice . Pi . he caused the people to hear Hiph . 63 of man י׳ subj.Scroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וַandיִּרְדֹּ֥ףto pursuePursue, chase, persecute.רָדַף 141 vb . pursue , chase , persecute Qal 128 pursue lit. put to flight , chase lit., the pursuers chase , hunt pursue fig. persecute , harass pursue , dog fig. follow after , aim to secure Niph . upon the neck (i.e. closely) we are pursued Pi . pursue ardently Pu . it shall be chased away like chaff of the mountains Hiph . usu. they chased himScroll for more

afterThe hinder, following part.אַחַר prop. subst. the hinder or following part adv . of place, behind of time, afterwards prep . of place, behind , after of time, after conj . after that .Scroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

wildernessWilderness.מִדְבָר 270 n.m . wilderness tracts of land, used for the pasturage of flocks and herds uninhabited land large tracts of such land bearing various names, in certain districts of which there might be towns and cities fig.Scroll for more

Maon

And … went

Saul

on … side

of the mountain

this

and David

and his men

on … side

of the mountain

that

and

David

made haste

to get away

for fear of

Saul

for Saul

and his men

compassed … round about

The ASV does not translate this word.

David

and

his men

to take them

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וַיֵּ֨לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

שָׁא֜וּלshah-OOL

מִצַּ֤דmee-TSAHD

הָהָר֙hah-HAHR

מִזֶּ֔הmee-ZEH

וְדָוִ֧דveh-dah-VEED

וַאֲנָשָׁ֛יוvah-ah-nah-SHAHV

מִצַּ֥דmee-TSAHD

הָהָ֖רhah-HAHR

מִזֶּ֑הmee-ZEH

וַיְהִ֨יvah-yeh-HEE

דָוִ֜דdah-VEED

נֶחְפָּ֤זnech-PAHZ

לָלֶ֨כֶת֙lah-LEH-chet

מִפְּנֵ֣יmee-peh-NAY

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

וְשָׁא֣וּלveh-shah-OOL

וַאֲנָשָׁ֗יוvah-ah-nah-SHAHV

עֹֽטְרִ֛יםoh-teh-REEM

אֶלel

דָּוִ֥דdah-VEED

וְאֶלveh-EL

אֲנָשָׁ֖יוah-nah-SHAHV

לְתָפְשָֽׂםleh-tah-feh-SAHM

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֨לֶךְ

שָׁא֜וּל

מִ + צַּ֤ד

הָ + הָר֙

מִ + זֶּ֔ה

וְ + דָוִ֧ד

וַ + אֲנָשָׁ֛י + ו

מִ + צַּ֥ד

הָ + הָ֖ר

מִ + זֶּ֑ה

וַ + יְהִ֨י

דָוִ֜ד

נֶחְפָּ֤ז

לָ + לֶ֨כֶת֙

מִ + פְּנֵ֣י

שָׁא֔וּל

וְ + שָׁא֣וּל

וַ + אֲנָשָׁ֗י + ו

עֹֽטְרִ֛ים

אֶל

דָּוִ֥ד

וְ + אֶל

אֲנָשָׁ֖י + ו

לְ + תָפְשָֽׂ + ם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֨לֶךְHebrew verb

שָׁא֜וּלname of a person

מִHebrew prefixצַּ֤דHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixהָר֙Hebrew noun, masculine

מִHebrew prefixזֶּ֔הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

וְHebrew conjunctionדָוִ֧דname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנָשָׁ֛יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מִHebrew prefixצַּ֥דHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixהָ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

מִHebrew prefixזֶּ֑הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

וַHebrew conjunctionיְהִ֨יHebrew verb

דָוִ֜דname of a person

נֶחְפָּ֤זHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixלֶ֨כֶת֙Hebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixפְּנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionשָׁא֣וּלname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנָשָׁ֗יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עֹֽטְרִ֛יםHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

דָּוִ֥דname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶלHebrew preposition

אֲנָשָׁ֖יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לְHebrew prefixתָפְשָֽׂHebrew verbםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֨לֶךְto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

מִfromצַּ֤דsideSide.צַד n.m . sideScroll for more

הָtheהָר֙mountain: mountMountain, hill, hill-country.הַר 568 n.m . mountain , hill , hill-country mountain , hill hill-country , mountain-regionScroll for more

מִfromזֶּ֔הthisThis, here.זֶה demonstr.pron . and adv .; fem. זֹאת , once זֹאתָה ; this , here standing alone In appos. to subst. More oft. as pred. It is attached enclitically, almost as an adv., to certain words, esp. interrog. pronouns, to impart, in a manner often not reproducible in Engl. idiom, directness and force, bringing the question or statement made into close relation with the speaker. In poetry, as a relative pron. (rare) With prefixes (in special senses)Scroll for more

וְandדָוִ֧דDavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

וַandאֲנָשָׁ֛יmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )וhisScroll for more

מִfromצַּ֥דsideSide.צַד n.m . sideScroll for more

הָtheהָ֖רmountain: mountMountain, hill, hill-country.הַר 568 n.m . mountain , hill , hill-country mountain , hill hill-country , mountain-regionScroll for more

מִfromזֶּ֑הthisThis, here.זֶה demonstr.pron . and adv .; fem. זֹאת , once זֹאתָה ; this , here standing alone In appos. to subst. More oft. as pred. It is attached enclitically, almost as an adv., to certain words, esp. interrog. pronouns, to impart, in a manner often not reproducible in Engl. idiom, directness and force, bringing the question or statement made into close relation with the speaker. In poetry, as a relative pron. (rare) With prefixes (in special senses)Scroll for more

וַandיְהִ֨יto beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

to hurryBe in trepidation, hurry, alarm.[ חָפַז ] vb . be in trepidation , hurry , or alarm Qal be in a hurry or alarm , of hurried flight Niph . hurry away in alarmScroll for more

לָto/forלֶ֨כֶת֙to go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

מִfromפְּנֵ֣יface: beforeFace, faces.[ פָּנֶה ], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m . face , also faces face , faces presence , person technically, see one's face , i.e. appear before one, in one's presence face of seraphim face of animals face (= surface ) of ground as adv.loc . before for other phrases with prepositionsScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וְandשָׁא֣וּלSaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וַandאֲנָשָׁ֗יmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )וhisScroll for more

to surroundSurround.[ עָטַר ] vb . surroundScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

וְandאֶלto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

אֲנָשָׁ֖יmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )וhisScroll for more

לְto/forתָפְשָֽׂto captureLay hold of, wield.תָּפַשׂ vb . lay hold of , wield Qal lay hold of , seize grasp in order to wield , wield , use skilfully Niph . be seized , arrested , caught Pi . a lizard thou mayest grasp with the handsםthemScroll for more

But … a messenger

there came

unto

Saul

saying

Haste thee

and come

for

have made a raid

the Philistines

upon

the land

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וּמַלְאָ֣ךְoo-mahl-AHCH

בָּ֔אbah

אֶלel

שָׁא֖וּלshah-OOL

לֵאמֹ֑רleh-MOHR

מַהֲרָ֣הmah-hah-RAH

וְלֵ֔כָהveh-LEH-chah

כִּֽיkee

פָשְׁט֥וּfah-sheh-TOO

פְלִשְׁתִּ֖יםfeh-leesh-TEEM

עַלahl

הָאָֽרֶץhah-AH-rets

Letters

וּ + מַלְאָ֣ךְ

בָּ֔א

אֶל

שָׁא֖וּל

לֵ + אמֹ֑ר

מַהֲרָ֣ + ה

וְ + לֵ֔כָ + ה

כִּֽי

פָשְׁט֥וּ

פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים

עַל

הָ + אָֽרֶץ

The Pieces

וּHebrew conjunctionמַלְאָ֣ךְHebrew noun, masculine

בָּ֔אHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

שָׁא֖וּלname of a person

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֑רHebrew verb

מַהֲרָ֣Hebrew verbהHebrew suffix

וְHebrew conjunctionלֵ֔כָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

פָשְׁט֥וּHebrew verb

פְלִשְׁתִּ֖יםname of a people of a place

עַלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixאָֽרֶץHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וּandמַלְאָ֣ךְmessengerMessenger.מַלְאָךְ 214 n.m . messenger messenger angel , as messenger of God the theophanic angelScroll for more

to come inCome in, come, go in, go.בּוֹא 2569 vb . come in , come , go in , go Qal come in come (approach, arrive) go , i.e. walk , associate with go from speaker, but with limit of motion given Hiph . cause to come in , bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals) cause to come , bring , bring near , etc. (animate obj.) Hoph . be brought in (of pers. and things) be brought be introduced , putScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֑רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

מַהֲרָ֣to hastenHasten.[ מָהַר ] vb . hasten Niph . be hurried = anxious, disturbed; hasty , precipitate ; impetuous Pi . hasten , make haste = go or come quickly hasten vb. trans. hasten , = prepare quickly; = bring quickly; = do quicklyהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

וְandלֵ֔כָto go: comeGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

to stripStrip off, make a dash, raid.פָּשַׁט vb . strip off , make a dash , raid Qal strip off , put off , one’s garment put off (one’s shelter), i.e. make a dash (from a sheltered place) Pi . to strip the slain Hiph . strip one of garment strip off flay Hithp . he stripped himself of his garmentScroll for more

PhilistinePhilistine.פְּלִשְׁתִּי 288 adj.gent . PhilistineScroll for more

uponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byScroll for more

הָtheאָֽרֶץland: country/planetEarth, land.אֶ֫רֶץ n. f . & (seld.) m . earth , land earth , whole earth (opp. to a part) earth , opp. to heaven, sky earth = inhabitants of earth land = country, territory district, region trial territory piece of ground specif. land of Canaan, or Israel = inhabitants of land used even of Shᵉʼôl ground , surface of ground soil , as productive אֶרֶץ in phrases people of the land in measurements of distance the country of the plain , level or plain country land of the living end(s) of the earth pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands , countries , often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations , etc.Scroll for more

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וַיָּ֣שָׁבvah-YAH-shahv

שָׁא֗וּלshah-OOL

מִרְדֹף֙mee-reh-DOHF

אַחֲרֵ֣יah-chah-RAY

דָוִ֔דdah-VEED

וַיֵּ֖לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

לִקְרַ֣אתlee-keh-RAHT

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑יםpeh-leesh-TEEM

עַלahl

כֵּ֗ןken

קָֽרְאוּ֙kahr-OO

לַמָּק֣וֹםlah-mah-KOHM

הַה֔וּאhah-HOO

סֶ֖לַעSEH-lah

הַֽמַּחְלְקֽוֹתhah-mahch-leh-KOHT

Letters

וַ + יָּ֣שָׁב

שָׁא֗וּל

מִ + רְדֹף֙

אַחֲרֵ֣י

דָוִ֔ד

וַ + יֵּ֖לֶךְ

לִ + קְרַ֣את

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים

עַל

כֵּ֗ן

קָֽרְאוּ֙

לַ + [הַ] + מָּק֣וֹם

הַ + ה֔וּא

סֶ֖לַע

הַֽמַּחְלְקֽוֹת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֣שָׁבHebrew verb

שָׁא֗וּלname of a person

מִHebrew prefixרְדֹף֙Hebrew verb

אַחֲרֵ֣יHebrew adjective

דָוִ֔דname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֖לֶךְHebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixקְרַ֣אתHebrew verb

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑יםname of a people of a place

עַלHebrew preposition

כֵּ֗ןHebrew conjunction

קָֽרְאוּ֙Hebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמָּק֣וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixה֔וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

סֶ֖לַעname of a place

הַֽמַּחְלְקֽוֹתname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֣שָׁבto return: returnTurn back, return.שׁוּב 1056 vb . turn back , return Qal 683;— turn back , return : turn back return , come or go back esp. return unto of dying of revival from death fig. of human relations: return to leader, king = change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire) turn , i.e. resort to return to a physical condition abs. = change course of action fig., specif. of spiritual relations: turn back from God = apostatize of י׳ , turn away turn back to God (= seek penitently) abs. repent turn back from evil of י׳ of י׳ , return (to shew favour) of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life): denoting repetition, etc. trans. Pō‛l . bring back fig. restore , refresh restore , repair lead away (enticingly) shew turning = apostatize Hiph . 353 cause to return , bring back bring back into bondage put back = draw back = give back , restore = relinguish = give in payment , requital bring one back (from dead) bring back heart = refresh bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

מִfromרְדֹף֙to pursuePursue, chase, persecute.רָדַף 141 vb . pursue , chase , persecute Qal 128 pursue lit. put to flight , chase lit., the pursuers chase , hunt pursue fig. persecute , harass pursue , dog fig. follow after , aim to secure Niph . upon the neck (i.e. closely) we are pursued Pi . pursue ardently Pu . it shall be chased away like chaff of the mountains Hiph . usu. they chased himScroll for more

afterThe hinder, following part.אַחַר prop. subst. the hinder or following part adv . of place, behind of time, afterwards prep . of place, behind , after of time, after conj . after that .Scroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֖לֶךְto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

לִto/forקְרַ֣אתto encounter: meetEncounter, befall.[ קָרָא ] 137 vb . encounter , befall Qal 131 meet , encounter fig. befall Niph . meet unexpectedly Hiph . thou didst cause all this evil to befall themScroll for more

PhilistinePhilistine.פְּלִשְׁתִּי 288 adj.gent . PhilistineScroll for more

uponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byScroll for more

soSo.כֵּן adv . soScroll for more

to call: call toCall, proclaim, read.קָרָא 724 vb . call , proclaim , read Qal call , cry , utter a loud sound call , cry call unto some one cry for help proclaim read aloud read to oneself summon call = name Niph . reflex. pass. be called Pu . be calledScroll for more

לַto/for[הַ]theמָּק֣וֹםplaceStanding-place, place.מָקוֹם , מָקֹם 399 n.m . standing-place , place standing-place station , where soldiers are placed post , office place where a thing belongs esp. place of human abode of י׳ ’s abode place in gen. place , locality , spot space , room space , distance , between region , quarter , direction peculiar usesScroll for more

הַtheה֔וּאhe/she/itHe, she, it.הוּא m . הִיא f ., pron. of the 3rd ps. sing . he , she , used also (in both genders) for the neuter it an emph. he ( she , it , they ), sometimes equivalent to himself ( herself , itself , themselves ), or (esp. with the art.) that ( those ) It resumes the subj. with emph. Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible It anticipates (as it seems) the subject As an emph. predicate, of God In a neuter sense, that , it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.) With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.Scroll for more

Rock of EscapeSmoothness.מַחְלְקוֹת n.f.pl . smoothness , 1 S 23:28Scroll for more

And … went up

David

from thence

and dwelt

in the strongholds

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וַיַּ֥עַלvah-YAH-ahl

דָּוִ֖דdah-VEED

מִשָּׁ֑םmee-SHAHM

וַיֵּ֖שֶׁבvah-YEH-shev

בִּמְצָד֥וֹתbee-meh-tsah-DOHT

עֵֽיןayn

גֶּֽדִיGEH-dee

Letters

וַ + יַּ֥עַל

דָּוִ֖ד

מִ + שָּׁ֑ם

וַ + יֵּ֖שֶׁב

בִּ + מְצָד֥וֹת

עֵֽין

גֶּֽדִי

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֥עַלHebrew verb

דָּוִ֖דname of a person

מִHebrew prefixשָּׁ֑םHebrew adverb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֖שֶׁבHebrew verb

בִּHebrew prefixמְצָד֥וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

עֵֽיןname of a place

גֶּֽדִיname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּ֥עַלto ascend: riseGo up, ascend, climb.עָלָה 890 vb . go up , ascend , climb Qal of persons, go up , ascend , in local relations go up , in personal relations of animals, go or come up of vegetation, spring up , grow , shoot forth of natural phenom., go up , rise of inanimate things, instead of passive construction of thoughts come up before God, arrogance go up , extend , of boundary excel Niph . be brought up be taken up pass., be taken up , away reflex., take oneself away from , get up from reflex.: take oneself away be exalted , of God Hiph . bring up persons in personal relations bring up animals cause to ascend mentally offer a present; bring up tithe to exalt cause to ascend (in flame), offer sacrifice Hoph . be carried away be taken up into, inserted in be offered Hithp . lift oneselfScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

מִfromשָּׁ֑םthereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֖שֶׁבto dwellSit, remain, dwell.יָשַׁב 1090 vb . sit , remain , dwell Qal sit sit , sit down sit down sit = be set (as a jewel) remain , stay , tarry with special emphasis of qualifying phr. dwell , have one’s abode of a land or city, sit , abide , seated in its place , fig. for be inhabited Niph . be inhabited , of land Pi . and they shall set their encampments in thee Hiph . cause to sit cause to abide cause to dwell cause cities to be inhabited marry (prop. give a dwelling to) Hoph . and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the landScroll for more

בִּin/on/withמְצָד֥וֹתstrongholdFastness, stronghold, hunting-place.מְצָד , מְצַד n.f . fastness , stronghold (prop. hunting-place ?) mountain-fastness more gen., strongholdScroll for more

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