2 Samuel 18 — Open Scroll

And … numbered

David

The ASV does not translate this word.

the people

that

were with him

and set

over them

captains

of thousands

and captains

of hundreds

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וַיִּפְקֹ֣דvah-yeef-KOHD

דָּוִ֔דdah-VEED

אֶתet

הָעָ֖םhah-AHM

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

אִתּ֑וֹee-TOH

וַיָּ֣שֶׂםvah-YAH-sem

עֲלֵיהֶ֔םah-lay-HEM

שָׂרֵ֥יsah-RAY

אֲלָפִ֖יםah-lah-FEEM

וְשָׂרֵ֥יveh-sah-RAY

מֵאֽוֹתmeh-OHT

Letters

וַ + יִּפְקֹ֣ד

דָּוִ֔ד

אֶת

הָ + עָ֖ם

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

אִתּ֑ + וֹ

וַ + יָּ֣שֶׂם

עֲלֵי + הֶ֔ם

שָׂרֵ֥י

אֲלָפִ֖ים

וְ + שָׂרֵ֥י

מֵאֽוֹת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּפְקֹ֣דHebrew verb

דָּוִ֔דname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֖םHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

אִתּ֑Hebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֣שֶׂםHebrew verb

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֔םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

שָׂרֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

אֲלָפִ֖יםHebrew noun

וְHebrew conjunctionשָׂרֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

מֵאֽוֹתHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּפְקֹ֣דto reckon: listAttend to, visit, muster, appoint.פָּקַד 303 vb . attend to , visit , muster , appoint Qal pay attention to , observe (with care, practical interest) attend to , in act, see to seek (with interest, desire) seek in vain , need , miss , lack specif. visit , c. acc., for different purposes c. עַל pers., visit upon pass in review , muster (nearly = number ), c. acc. appoint Niph . be ( sought , i.e. needed ) missed , lacking be visited (graciously) be visited upon , עַל pers. be appointed Pi . (intens.) muster a host Pu . be passed in review ; be caused to miss , deprived Hithp . be mustered Hothp . id . Hiph . c. acc. pers. set ( over ), make overseer c. acc. rei (implic.) commit , entrust deposit Hoph . be visited in punishment be deposited be made overseerScroll 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

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

which

אִתּ֑withWith, 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 .וֹhimScroll for more

וַandיָּ֣שֶׂםto set: appointPut, place, set.שׂוּם , שִׂים 582 vb . put , place , set Qal put , set , in a place put something upon put , lay , set put , c. בֵּין set , direct set , ordain , in a place set , establish a law, statute set , found a nation set , appoint (as ruler, official) set , constitute , make set , determine , fix , bounds set , station , at a post put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars set up altars = plant, wheat set , fix (countenance) make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for , transform into make , constitute work , bring to pass appoint , give set , fix (countenance) Hiph . I will make him for a sign Hoph . there was set before himScroll for more

עֲלֵיuponHeight.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 byהֶ֔םthemScroll for more

rulerChieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince.שַׂר 420 n.m . chieftain , chief , ruler , official , captain , princeScroll for more

thousandThousand.אֶ֫לֶף n.m . thousandScroll for more

וְandשָׂרֵ֥יrulerChieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince.שַׂר 420 n.m . chieftain , chief , ruler , official , captain , princeScroll for more

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

And … sent forth

David

The ASV does not translate this word.

the people

a third part

under the hand

of Joab

and a third part

under the hand

of Abishai

the son

of Zeruiah

brother

Joab’s

and a third part

under the hand

of Ittai

the Gittite

And … said

the king

unto

the people

surely

I will … go forth

also

myself

with you

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וַיְשַׁלַּ֨חvah-yeh-shah-LAHCH

דָּוִ֜דdah-VEED

אֶתet

הָעָ֗םhah-AHM

הַשְּׁלִשִׁ֤יתhah-sheh-lee-SHEET

בְּיַדbeh-YAHD

יוֹאָב֙yoh-AHV

וְ֠הַשְּׁלִשִׁיתveh-hah-sheh-lee-SHEET

בְּיַ֨דbeh-YAHD

אֲבִישַׁ֤יah-vee-SHAI

בֶּןben

צְרוּיָה֙tseh-roo-YAH

אֲחִ֣יah-CHEE

יוֹאָ֔בyoh-AHV

וְהַ֨שְּׁלִשִׁ֔תveh-hah-sheh-lee-SHEET

בְּיַ֖דbeh-YAHD

אִתַּ֣יee-TAI

הַגִּתִּ֑יhah-gee-TEE

וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙hah-MEH-lech

אֶלel

הָעָ֔םhah-AHM

יָצֹ֥אyah-TSOH

אֵצֵ֛אeh-TSEH

גַּםgahm

אֲנִ֖יah-NEE

עִמָּכֶֽםee-mah-CHEM

Letters

וַ + יְשַׁלַּ֨ח

דָּוִ֜ד

אֶת

הָ + עָ֗ם

הַ + שְּׁלִשִׁ֤ית

בְּ + יַד

יוֹאָב֙

וְ֠ + הַ + שְּׁלִשִׁית

בְּ + יַ֨ד

אֲבִישַׁ֤י

בֶּן

צְרוּיָה֙

אֲחִ֣י

יוֹאָ֔ב

וְ + הַ֨ + שְּׁלִשִׁ֔ת

בְּ + יַ֖ד

אִתַּ֣י

הַ + גִּתִּ֑י

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

הַ + מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙

אֶל

הָ + עָ֔ם

יָצֹ֥א

אֵצֵ֛א

גַּם

אֲנִ֖י

עִמָּ + כֶֽם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְשַׁלַּ֨חHebrew verb

דָּוִ֜דname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֗םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשְּׁלִשִׁ֤יתHebrew adjective

בְּHebrew prefixיַדHebrew noun

יוֹאָב֙name of a person

וְ֠Hebrew conjunctionהַHebrew prefixשְּׁלִשִׁיתHebrew adjective

בְּHebrew prefixיַ֨דHebrew noun

אֲבִישַׁ֤יname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

צְרוּיָה֙name of a person

אֲחִ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

יוֹאָ֔בname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionהַ֨Hebrew prefixשְּׁלִשִׁ֔תHebrew adjective

בְּHebrew prefixיַ֖דHebrew noun

אִתַּ֣יname of a person

הַHebrew prefixגִּתִּ֑יname of a people of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעָ֔םHebrew noun, masculine

יָצֹ֥אHebrew verb

אֵצֵ֛אHebrew verb

גַּםHebrew conjunction

אֲנִ֖יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

עִמָּHebrew prepositionכֶֽםobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

What It Can Mean

וַandיְשַׁלַּ֨חto send: departSend.שָׁלַח 814 vb . send Qal send : human subj. send : subj. י׳ (God) stretch out , esp. acc. hand rarely send away : human subj. let loose Niph . letters were sent Pi . send off , away , human subj. send away , subj. י׳ give over cast out send out , forth let go , set free shoot forth branches let down shoot Phrases Pu . be sent off (started on journey); be put away , divorced , of wife; be impelled (?) Hiph . and I ( י׳ ) will sendScroll 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

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

הַtheשְּׁלִשִׁ֤יתthirdThird.שְׁלִישִׁי m . שְׁלִישִׁית f . adj.num.ord . 108 thirdScroll 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

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

וְ֠andהַtheשְּׁלִשִׁיתthirdThird.שְׁלִישִׁי m . שְׁלִישִׁית f . adj.num.ord . 108 thirdScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיַ֨דhandHand.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

AbishaiMy father is Jesse.אֲבִישַׁי n.pr.m . ( my father is Jesse )—grandson of Jesse; son of Zeruiah & brother of JoabScroll 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

Zeruiah

brother: male-siblingBrother.אָח 630 n.m . brother brother , born of same mother (& father) indef. = relative fig. of resemblance in phr. one … anotherScroll for more

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

וְandהַ֨theשְּׁלִשִׁ֔תthirdThird.שְׁלִישִׁי m . שְׁלִישִׁית f . adj.num.ord . 108 thirdScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיַ֖דhandHand.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

Ittai

הַtheגִּתִּ֑יGittiteThe Gittites.גִּתִּי adj.gent . of Obed-edom; Ittai; Goliath; the GittitesScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

הַtheמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

הָtheעָ֔םpeople: soldiersPeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll 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

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

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

עִמָּwithWith.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 , notwithstandingכֶֽםyouScroll for more

But … said

the people

not

Thou shalt … go forth

for

if

The ASV does not translate this word.

we flee away

not

they will … care

for us

they will … care

neither if

die

half of us

neither

will they care

for us

will they care

but

thou

art worth … of us

ten

thousand

therefore now

it is better

that

thou be

us

out of the city

to succor

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הָעָ֜םhah-AHM

לֹ֣אloh

תֵצֵ֗אteh-TSEH

כִּי֩kee

אִםeem

נֹ֨סnohs

נָנ֜וּסnah-NOOS

לֹאloh

יָשִׂ֧ימוּyah-SEE-moo

אֵלֵ֣ינוּeh-LAY-noo

לֵ֗בlev

וְאִםveh-EEM

יָמֻ֤תוּyah-MOO-too

חֶצְיֵ֨נוּ֙chets-YEH-noo

לֹֽאloh

יָשִׂ֤ימוּyah-SEE-moo

אֵלֵ֨ינוּ֙eh-LAY-noo

לֵ֔בlev

כִּֽיkee

עַתָּ֥הah-TAH

כָמֹ֖נוּchah-MOH-noo

עֲשָׂרָ֣הah-sah-RAH

אֲלָפִ֑יםah-lah-FEEM

וְעַתָּ֣הveh-ah-TAH

ט֔וֹבtohv

כִּיkee

תִֽהְיֶהteeh-YEH

לָּ֥נוּLAH-noo

מֵעִ֖ירmeh-EER

לַעְזֽוֹרlah-eh-ZOHR

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

הָ + עָ֜ם

לֹ֣א

תֵצֵ֗א

כִּי֩

אִם

נֹ֨ס

נָנ֜וּס

לֹא

יָשִׂ֧ימוּ

אֵלֵ֣י + נוּ

לֵ֗ב

וְ + אִם

יָמֻ֤תוּ

חֶצְיֵ֨ + נוּ֙

לֹֽא

יָשִׂ֤ימוּ

אֵלֵ֨י + נוּ֙

לֵ֔ב

כִּֽי

עַתָּ֥ה

כָמֹ֖ + נוּ

עֲשָׂרָ֣ה

אֲלָפִ֑ים

וְ + עַתָּ֣ה

ט֔וֹב

כִּי

תִֽהְיֶה

לָּ֥ + נוּ

מֵ + עִ֖יר

לַ + עְזֽוֹר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixעָ֜םHebrew noun, masculine

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

תֵצֵ֗אHebrew verb

כִּי֩Hebrew conjunction

אִםHebrew conditional

נֹ֨סHebrew verb

נָנ֜וּסHebrew verb

לֹאHebrew negative

יָשִׂ֧ימוּHebrew verb

אֵלֵ֣יHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

לֵ֗בHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאִםHebrew conditional

יָמֻ֤תוּHebrew verb

חֶצְיֵ֨Hebrew noun, masculineנוּ֙possessive suffix, 1st person plural

לֹֽאHebrew negative

יָשִׂ֤ימוּHebrew verb

אֵלֵ֨יHebrew prepositionנוּ֙object suffix, 1st person plural

לֵ֔בHebrew noun, masculine

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

עַתָּ֥הHebrew adverb

כָמֹ֖Hebrew conjunctionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

עֲשָׂרָ֣הHebrew noun

אֲלָפִ֑יםHebrew noun

וְHebrew conjunctionעַתָּ֣הHebrew adverb

ט֔וֹבHebrew adjective

כִּיHebrew conjunction

תִֽהְיֶהHebrew verb

לָּ֥Hebrew prefixנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

מֵHebrew prefixעִ֖ירHebrew noun, feminine

לַHebrew prefixעְזֽוֹרHebrew verb

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

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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

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

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

to fleeFlee, escape.נוּס 160 vb . flee , escape Qal flee escape take flight , depart , disappear fly (to the attack) on horseback . Po‛lel the breath of י׳ driveth at it , driveth it on Hithpo‛l . in order to take flight before the bow Hiph . put to flight drive hastily to a safe place cause to disappear , hideScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to set: considerPut, place, set.שׂוּם , שִׂים 582 vb . put , place , set Qal put , set , in a place put something upon put , lay , set put , c. בֵּין set , direct set , ordain , in a place set , establish a law, statute set , found a nation set , appoint (as ruler, official) set , constitute , make set , determine , fix , bounds set , station , at a post put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars set up altars = plant, wheat set , fix (countenance) make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for , transform into make , constitute work , bring to pass appoint , give set , fix (countenance) Hiph . I will make him for a sign Hoph . there was set before himScroll for more

אֵלֵ֣יto 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 toנוּusScroll for more

heartInner man, mind, will, heart.לֵב 599 n.m . ( f .) inner man , mind , will , heart seldom of things in the midst of the sea elsewhere of men the inner man in contrast with the outer the inner man , indef., soul , comprehending mind, affections and will specific reference to mind spec. ref. to inclinations , resolutions and determinations of the will spec. ref. to conscience [various] for the man himself as seat of appetites as seat of emotions and passions seat of courageScroll for more

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

to dieDie.מוּת vb . die Qal die , of natural or other causes die as a penalty = be put to death Po‛lel . kill , put to death , despatch (intens.) Hiph . abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man subj. God, by inflicting penalty of animals killing men bring to a premature death Hoph . be killed , put to deathScroll for more

חֶצְיֵ֨halfHalf.חֲצִי 123 n.m . half half of anything middle … midnightנוּ֙ourScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to set: considerPut, place, set.שׂוּם , שִׂים 582 vb . put , place , set Qal put , set , in a place put something upon put , lay , set put , c. בֵּין set , direct set , ordain , in a place set , establish a law, statute set , found a nation set , appoint (as ruler, official) set , constitute , make set , determine , fix , bounds set , station , at a post put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars set up altars = plant, wheat set , fix (countenance) make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for , transform into make , constitute work , bring to pass appoint , give set , fix (countenance) Hiph . I will make him for a sign Hoph . there was set before himScroll for more

אֵלֵ֨יto 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 toנוּ֙usScroll for more

heartInner man, mind, will, heart.לֵב 599 n.m . ( f .) inner man , mind , will , heart seldom of things in the midst of the sea elsewhere of men the inner man in contrast with the outer the inner man , indef., soul , comprehending mind, affections and will specific reference to mind spec. ref. to inclinations , resolutions and determinations of the will spec. ref. to conscience [various] for the man himself as seat of appetites as seat of emotions and passions seat of courageScroll 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

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

כָמֹ֖likeLike, as, when, the like of what.כְּמוֹ adv . and conj . like , as , when (lit. the like of what (viz.) …, a pleon. form of כְּ (v. מוֹ ), and, like it, prop. a subst .)נוּusScroll for more

tenTen.עֶשֶׂר , עֲשָׂרָה 176 n.m . and f . tenScroll for more

thousandThousand.אֶ֫לֶף n.m . thousandScroll for more

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

pleasantPleasant, agreeable, good.טוֹב adj . pleasant , agreeable , good pleasant , agreeable to the senses pleasant to the higher nature, giving pleasure, happiness, prosperity, and so agreeable , pleasing , well good , excellent , of its kind good , rich , valuable in estimation good , appropriate , becoming c. מִן compar. = better of man's sensuous nature, glad , happy , prosperous of man's intellectual nature, good understanding good , kind , benign good (ethical), rightScroll 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 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

לָּ֥to/forנוּus

מֵfromעִ֖ירcityCity, 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

לַto/forעְזֽוֹרto helpHelp, succour.[ עָזַר ] 82 vb . help , succour Qal help Niph . I am helped Hiph . v. Qal .Scroll for more

And … said

unto them

the king

What

best

seemeth you

I will do

And … stood

the king

by

side

the gate

and all

the people

went out

by hundreds

and by thousands

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֲלֵיהֶם֙ah-lay-HEM

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

יִיטַ֥בyee-TAHV

בְּעֵינֵיכֶ֖םbeh-ay-nay-CHEM

אֶעֱשֶׂ֑הeh-eh-SEH

וַיַּעֲמֹ֤דvah-yah-ah-MOHD

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙hah-MEH-lech

אֶלel

יַ֣דyahd

הַשַּׁ֔עַרhah-SHAH-ahr

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

הָעָם֙hah-AHM

יָֽצְא֔וּyahts-OO

לְמֵא֖וֹתleh-meh-OHT

וְלַאֲלָפִֽיםveh-lah-ah-lah-FEEM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

אֲלֵי + הֶם֙

הַ + מֶּ֔לֶךְ

אֲשֶׁר

יִיטַ֥ב

בְּ + עֵינֵי + כֶ֖ם

אֶעֱשֶׂ֑ה

וַ + יַּעֲמֹ֤ד

הַ + מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙

אֶל

יַ֣ד

הַ + שַּׁ֔עַר

וְ + כָל

הָ + עָם֙

יָֽצְא֔וּ

לְ + מֵא֖וֹת

וְ + לַ + אֲלָפִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶם֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֔לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

יִיטַ֥בHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixעֵינֵיHebrew noun, feminineכֶ֖םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

אֶעֱשֶׂ֑הHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲמֹ֤דHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

יַ֣דHebrew noun

הַHebrew prefixשַּׁ֔עַרHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

יָֽצְא֔וּHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixמֵא֖וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionלַHebrew prefixאֲלָפִֽיםHebrew noun

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

אֲלֵיto 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 toהֶם֙themScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֔לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

which

be goodBe good, well, glad, pleasing.[ יָטַב ] vb . be good , well , glad , pleasing Qal be glad , joyful be well placed impers. be well for or with , go well with be pleasing Hithp . make glad , rejoice do good to, deal well with do well or thoroughly make a thing good , right , beautiful do well , right , ethicallyScroll for more

בְּin/on/withעֵינֵיeye: appearanceEye.עַ֫יִן 859 n.f . eye lit. as physical organ eyes as showing mental qualities desire of the eyes , abominations of the eyes Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states Transferred mngs.: visible surface of earth appearance gleam , sparkle Other phrases are: an eye for an eye ; eye to eye ; in the presence of , in full view of ; of business transaction; on the foreheadכֶ֖םyourScroll for more

to pressPress, squeeze.[ עָשָׂה ] vb . Pi . press , squeezeScroll for more

וַandיַּעֲמֹ֤דto stand: standTake one's stand, stand.עָמַד 620 take one's stand , stand Qal 435 take one's stand , and (esp. pt.) stand , be in a standing attitude stand forth take a stand against, in opposition to present oneself before attend upon , be(come) servant of stand afar stand (silent) stand (appealingly) stand , subj. רֶגֶל stand , of water stand still , stop , cease moving = be inactive = be attentive stop , cease doing a thing tarry , delay remain continue , abide endure be steadfast persist make a stand , hold one's ground stand upright arise , appear , come on the scene stand forth , appear = come into being rise up as foe rare usages Hiph . 83 station , set cause to stand firm cause to stand up , set up , erect present one before king appoint other meanings Hoph . be presentedScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

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

הַtheשַּׁ֔עַרgateGate.שַׁ֫עַר 373 n.m . gateScroll for more

וְandכָלallThe 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

הָtheעָם֙people: soldiersPeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll 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

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

וְandלַto/forאֲלָפִֽיםthousandThousand.אֶ֫לֶף n.m . thousandScroll for more

And … commanded

the king

The ASV does not translate this word.

Joab

and

Abishai

and

Ittai

saying

gently

for my sake

with the young man

with Absalom

And all

the people

heard

when … gave … charge

the king

The ASV does not translate this word.

all

the captains

concerning

Absalom

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וַיְצַ֣וvah-yeh-TSAHV

הַמֶּ֡לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

אֶתet

י֠וֹאָבyoh-AHV

וְאֶתveh-ET

אֲבִישַׁ֤יah-vee-SHAI

וְאֶתveh-ET

אִתַּי֙ee-TAI

לֵאמֹ֔רleh-MOHR

לְאַטleh-AHT

לִ֖יlee

לַנַּ֣עַרlah-NAH-ahr

לְאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםleh-ahv-shah-LOHM

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

הָעָ֣םhah-AHM

שָׁמְע֗וּshahm-OO

בְּצַוֺּ֥תbeh-tsah-VOHT

הַמֶּ֛לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

אֶתet

כָּלkohl

הַשָּׂרִ֖יםhah-sah-REEM

עַלahl

דְּבַ֥רdeh-VAHR

אַבְשָׁלֽוֹםahv-shah-LOHM

Letters

וַ + יְצַ֣ו

הַ + מֶּ֡לֶךְ

אֶת

י֠וֹאָב

וְ + אֶת

אֲבִישַׁ֤י

וְ + אֶת

אִתַּי֙

לֵ + אמֹ֔ר

לְ + אַט

לִ֖ + י

לַ + [הַ] + נַּ֣עַר

לְ + אַבְשָׁל֑וֹם

וְ + כָל

הָ + עָ֣ם

שָׁמְע֗וּ

בְּ + צַוֺּ֥ת

הַ + מֶּ֛לֶךְ

אֶת

כָּל

הַ + שָּׂרִ֖ים

עַל

דְּבַ֥ר

אַבְשָׁלֽוֹם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְצַ֣וHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֡לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

אֶתHebrew particle

י֠וֹאָבname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

אֲבִישַׁ֤יname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

אִתַּי֙name of a person

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֔רHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixאַטHebrew noun, masculine or Hebrew adverb

לִ֖Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixנַּ֣עַרHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

שָׁמְע֗וּHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixצַוֺּ֥תHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֛לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

אֶתHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשָּׂרִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

עַלHebrew preposition

דְּבַ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

אַבְשָׁלֽוֹםname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיְצַ֣וto commandLay charge, give charge, charge, command, order.[ צָוָה ] 485 vb . Pi . lay charge (upon), give charge (to), charge , command , orderScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֡לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll 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

AbishaiMy father is Jesse.אֲבִישַׁי n.pr.m . ( my father is Jesse )—grandson of Jesse; son of Zeruiah & brother of JoabScroll 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

Ittai

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

לְto/forאַטsoftlyGentleness.אַט subst . gentleness , used only adverbiallyScroll for more

לִ֖to/forיme

לַto/for[הַ]theנַּ֣עַרyouthBoy, lad, youth, retainer.נַ֫עַר 239 n.m . 1. boy , lad , youth . 2. retainer (not in P) boy , lad , youth (c. 133 t.) servant , retainer (c. 105 t.)Scroll for more

לְto/forאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםAbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

וְandכָלallThe 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

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

בְּin/on/withצַוֺּ֥תto commandLay charge, give charge, charge, command, order.[ צָוָה ] 485 vb . Pi . lay charge (upon), give charge (to), charge , command , orderScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֛לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

הַtheשָּׂרִ֖יםrulerChieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince.שַׂר 420 n.m . chieftain , chief , ruler , official , captain , princeScroll 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

wordSpeech, word.דָּבָר 1439 n.m . speech , word sg. speech , discourse , saying , word , as the sum of that which is spoken sg. saying , utterance , sentence , as a section of a discourse sg. a word , words sg. matter , affair , thing about which one speaksScroll for more

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

So … went out

the people

into the field

against

Israel

and … was

the battle

in the forest

of Ephraim

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וַיֵּצֵ֥אvah-yeh-TSEH

הָעָ֛םhah-AHM

הַשָּׂדֶ֖הhah-sah-DEH

לִקְרַ֣אתlee-keh-RAHT

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לyees-rah-EL

וַתְּהִ֥יvah-teh-HEE

הַמִּלְחָמָ֖הhah-meel-chah-MAH

בְּיַ֥עַרbeh-YAH-ahr

אֶפְרָֽיִםef-RAH-yeem

Letters

וַ + יֵּצֵ֥א

הָ + עָ֛ם

הַ + שָּׂדֶ֖ה

לִ + קְרַ֣את

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

וַ + תְּהִ֥י

הַ + מִּלְחָמָ֖ה

בְּ + יַ֥עַר

אֶפְרָֽיִם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּצֵ֥אHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixעָ֛םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשָּׂדֶ֖הHebrew noun, masculine

לִHebrew prefixקְרַ֣אתHebrew verb

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionתְּהִ֥יHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמִּלְחָמָ֖הHebrew noun, feminine

בְּHebrew prefixיַ֥עַרHebrew noun, masculine

אֶפְרָֽיִםname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּצֵ֥אto 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

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

הַtheשָּׂדֶ֖הland: soilField.שָׂדֶה 819 n.m . id. [ u.ak.ab ] (ordinary contr. form) open field , country definite portion of ground, field , land land , opp. seaScroll 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

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

וַandתְּהִ֥יto 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

הַtheמִּלְחָמָ֖הbattleBattle, war.מִלְחָמָה 319 n.f . battle , warScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיַ֥עַרEphraim ForestWood, forest, thicket.יַ֫עַר n.m . wood , forest , thicketScroll for more

EphraimEphraim.אֶפְרַ֫יִם n.pr.m . EphraimScroll for more

And … were smitten

there

the people

of Israel

before

the servants

of David

and there was

there

a … slaughter

great

day

that

of twenty

thousand

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וַיִּנָּ֤גְפוּvah-yee-nah-geh-FOO

שָׁם֙shahm

עַ֣םahm

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לyees-rah-EL

לִפְנֵ֖יlee-feh-NAY

עַבְדֵ֣יahv-DAY

דָוִ֑דdah-VEED

וַתְּהִיvah-teh-HEE

שָׁ֞םshahm

הַמַּגֵּפָ֧הhah-mah-geh-FAH

גְדוֹלָ֛הgeh-doh-LAH

בַּיּ֥וֹםbah-YOHM

הַה֖וּאhah-HOO

עֶשְׂרִ֥יםes-REEM

אָֽלֶףAH-lef

Letters

וַ + יִּנָּ֤גְפוּ

שָׁם֙

עַ֣ם

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

לִ + פְנֵ֖י

עַבְדֵ֣י

דָוִ֑ד

וַ + תְּהִי

שָׁ֞ם

הַ + מַּגֵּפָ֧ה

גְדוֹלָ֛ה

בַּ + [הַ] + יּ֥וֹם

הַ + ה֖וּא

עֶשְׂרִ֥ים

אָֽלֶף

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּנָּ֤גְפוּHebrew verb

שָׁם֙Hebrew adverb

עַ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לname of a person

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

עַבְדֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

דָוִ֑דname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionתְּהִיHebrew verb

שָׁ֞םHebrew adverb

הַHebrew prefixמַּגֵּפָ֧הHebrew noun, feminine

גְדוֹלָ֛הHebrew adjective

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixיּ֥וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixה֖וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

עֶשְׂרִ֥יםHebrew noun

אָֽלֶףHebrew noun

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּנָּ֤גְפוּto strikeStrike, smite.נָגַף vb . strike , smite Qal strike , smite Niph . be smitten Hithp . = stumbleScroll for more

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

people: soldiersPeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll 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

לִto/forפְנֵ֖יface: 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

servant/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 PhrasesScroll for more

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

וַandתְּהִיto 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

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

הַtheמַּגֵּפָ֧הplagueBlow, slaughter, plague, pestilence.מַגֵּפָה n.f . blow , slaughter , plague , pestilenceScroll 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

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theיּ֥וֹםdayDay.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

הַtheה֖וּאhe/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

twentyTwenty.עֶשְׂרִים (a) twentyScroll for more

thousandThousand.אֶ֫לֶף n.m . thousandScroll for more

For … was

there

the battle

spread

over

the face

of all

the country

and … more

the forest

devoured

people

than

devoured

the sword

day

that

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וַתְּהִיvah-teh-HEE

שָׁ֧םshahm

הַמִּלְחָמָ֛הhah-meel-chah-MAH

נָפֹ֖צֶתnah-FOH-tset

עַלahl

פְּנֵ֣יpeh-NAY

כָלchohl

הָאָ֑רֶץhah-AH-rets

וַיֶּ֤רֶבvah-YEH-rev

הַיַּ֨עַר֙hah-YAH-ahr

לֶאֱכֹ֣לleh-eh-CHOHL

בָּעָ֔םbah-AHM

מֵאֲשֶׁ֥רmeh-ah-SHEHR

אָכְלָ֛הah-cheh-LAH

הַחֶ֖רֶבhah-CHEH-rev

בַּיּ֥וֹםbah-YOHM

הַהֽוּאhah-HOO

Letters

וַ + תְּהִי

שָׁ֧ם

הַ + מִּלְחָמָ֛ה

נָפֹ֖צֶת

עַל

פְּנֵ֣י

כָל

הָ + אָ֑רֶץ

וַ + יֶּ֤רֶב

הַ + יַּ֨עַר֙

לֶ + אֱכֹ֣ל

בָּ + [הַ] + עָ֔ם

מֵ + אֲשֶׁ֥ר

אָכְלָ֛ה

הַ + חֶ֖רֶב

בַּ + [הַ] + יּ֥וֹם

הַ + הֽוּא

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתְּהִיHebrew verb

שָׁ֧םHebrew adverb

הַHebrew prefixמִּלְחָמָ֛הHebrew noun, feminine

נָפֹ֖צֶתHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

פְּנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

כָלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאָ֑רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֶּ֤רֶבHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixיַּ֨עַר֙Hebrew noun, masculine

לֶHebrew prefixאֱכֹ֣לHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעָ֔םHebrew noun, masculine

מֵHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

אָכְלָ֛הHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixחֶ֖רֶבHebrew noun, feminine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixיּ֥וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixהֽוּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

What It Can Mean

וַandתְּהִיto 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

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

הַtheמִּלְחָמָ֛הbattleBattle, war.מִלְחָמָה 319 n.f . battle , warScroll for more

to scatterBe dispersed, scattered.[ פּוּץ ] vb . be dispersed , scattered Qal be dispersed , disperse ; be scattered , of enemies Niph . be scattered , of army be spread abroad , of peoples Hiph . trans. scatter intrans. scatterScroll 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

face: surfaceFace, 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

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

הָtheאָ֑רֶץland: 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

וַandיֶּ֤רֶבto multiplyBe, become, much, many, great.[ רָבָה ] 225 vb . be , or become , much , many , great Qal 59 become many , numerous be great grow great (Aramaism) Pi . 4 make large , increase Hiph . 162 make much or many make great , obj. pers.Scroll for more

הַtheיַּ֨עַר֙woodWood, forest, thicket.יַ֫עַר n.m . wood , forest , thicketScroll for more

לֶto/forאֱכֹ֣לto eatEat.אָכַל 806 vb . eat Qal eat , human subject of beasts, birds, etc., eat , devour fig. of fire, devour , consume of sword, devour , slay in genl., devour , consume , destroy fig. of oppression, devour the poor Niph . be eaten by man be devoured by fire, consumed be wasted , destroyed , of flesh Pu . be consumed Hiph . cause to eat , feed with cause to devoure , obj. swordScroll for more

בָּin/on/with[הַ]theעָ֔םpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

מֵfromאֲשֶׁ֥רwhich

to eatEat.אָכַל 806 vb . eat Qal eat , human subject of beasts, birds, etc., eat , devour fig. of fire, devour , consume of sword, devour , slay in genl., devour , consume , destroy fig. of oppression, devour the poor Niph . be eaten by man be devoured by fire, consumed be wasted , destroyed , of flesh Pu . be consumed Hiph . cause to eat , feed with cause to devoure , obj. swordScroll for more

הַtheחֶ֖רֶבswordSword.חֶ֫רֶב 411 n.f . sword (as weapon)Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theיּ֥וֹםdayDay.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

הַtheהֽוּאhe/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

And … chanced to meet

Absalom

The ASV does not translate this word.

the servants

of David

And Absalom

was riding

upon

his mule

and … went

the mule

under

the thick boughs

of a … oak

great

and … caught hold

his head

of the oak

and he was taken up

between

heaven

and

earth

and the mule

that

was under him

went on

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וַיִּקָּרֵא֙vah-yee-kah-REH

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹםahv-shah-LOHM

לִפְנֵ֖יlee-feh-NAY

עַבְדֵ֣יahv-DAY

דָוִ֑דdah-VEED

וְאַבְשָׁל֞וֹםveh-ahv-shah-LOHM

רֹכֵ֣בroh-CHEV

עַלahl

הַפֶּ֗רֶדhah-PEH-red

וַיָּבֹ֣אvah-yah-VOH

הַפֶּ֡רֶדhah-PEH-red

תַּ֣חַתTAH-chaht

שׂוֹבֶךְ֩soh-VEH-cheh

הָאֵלָ֨הhah-eh-LAH

הַגְּדוֹלָ֜הhah-geh-doh-LAH

וַיֶּחֱזַ֧קvah-yeh-cheh-ZAHK

רֹאשׁ֣וֹroh-SHOH

בָאֵלָ֗הvah-eh-LAH

וַיֻּתַּן֙vah-yoo-TAHN

בֵּ֤יןbayn

הַשָּׁמַ֨יִם֙hah-shah-MAH-yeem

וּבֵ֣יןoo-VAYN

הָאָ֔רֶץhah-AH-rets

וְהַפֶּ֥רֶדveh-hah-PEH-red

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

תַּחְתָּ֖יוtahch-TAHV

עָבָֽרah-VAHR

Letters

וַ + יִּקָּרֵא֙

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם

לִ + פְנֵ֖י

עַבְדֵ֣י

דָוִ֑ד

וְ + אַבְשָׁל֞וֹם

רֹכֵ֣ב

עַל

הַ + פֶּ֗רֶד

וַ + יָּבֹ֣א

הַ + פֶּ֡רֶד

תַּ֣חַת

שׂוֹבֶךְ֩

הָ + אֵלָ֨ה

הַ + גְּדוֹלָ֜ה

וַ + יֶּחֱזַ֧ק

רֹאשׁ֣ + וֹ

בָ + [הַ] + אֵלָ֗ה

וַ + יֻּתַּן֙

בֵּ֤ין

הַ + שָּׁמַ֨יִם֙

וּ + בֵ֣ין

הָ + אָ֔רֶץ

וְ + הַ + פֶּ֥רֶד

אֲשֶׁר

תַּחְתָּ֖י + ו

עָבָֽר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקָּרֵא֙Hebrew verb

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹםname of a person

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

עַבְדֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

דָוִ֑דname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאַבְשָׁל֞וֹםname of a person

רֹכֵ֣בHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixפֶּ֗רֶדHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֣אHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixפֶּ֡רֶדHebrew noun, masculine

תַּ֣חַתHebrew noun, masculine

שׂוֹבֶךְ֩Hebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֵלָ֨הHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixגְּדוֹלָ֜הHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionיֶּחֱזַ֧קHebrew verb

רֹאשׁ֣Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאֵלָ֗הHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֻּתַּן֙Hebrew verb

בֵּ֤יןHebrew adjective

הַHebrew prefixשָּׁמַ֨יִם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

וּHebrew conjunctionבֵ֣יןHebrew adjective

הָHebrew prefixאָ֔רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionהַHebrew prefixפֶּ֥רֶדHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

תַּחְתָּ֖יHebrew noun, masculineוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עָבָֽרHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקָּרֵא֙to 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

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

לִto/forפְנֵ֖יface: 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

servant/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 PhrasesScroll for more

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

וְandאַבְשָׁל֞וֹםAbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

to rideMount and ride, ride.רָכַב vb . mount and ride , ride Qal mount , mount and sit or ride ride , be riding pt., as subst., rider Hiph . cause to ( mount and ) ride cause to draw (plough, etc.) fig. cause hand to ride upon (grasp) bowScroll 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

הַtheפֶּ֗רֶדmuleMule.פֶּ֫רֶד n.m . muleScroll for more

וַandיָּבֹ֣אto 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

הַtheפֶּ֡רֶדmuleMule.פֶּ֫רֶד n.m . muleScroll for more

underneath: underThe under part, underneath, below, instead of.תַּחַת n.[m.] the under part , hence as adv. accus . and prep . underneath , below , instead ofScroll for more

thicketNetwork.שׂוֹבֶךְ n.[m.] network of boughs;—cstr. 2 S 18:9 .Scroll for more

הָtheאֵלָ֨הoakTerebinth.אֵלָה n.f . terebinthScroll for more

הַtheגְּדוֹלָ֜הgreat: 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

וַandיֶּחֱזַ֧קto 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

רֹאשׁ֣headרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.וֹhisScroll for more

בָin/on/with[הַ]theאֵלָ֗הoakTerebinth.אֵלָה n.f . terebinthScroll for more

וַandיֻּתַּן֙to 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

betweenInterval, space between.בַּ֫יִן subst . prop. interval , space between always (exc. dual) as prep . in the interval of , between Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armiesScroll for more

הַtheשָּׁמַ֨יִם֙heavenHeavens, sky.[ שָׁמַי ] n.m . only pl. שָׁמַיִם 421 heavens , sky visible heavens , sky , where stars, etc., are phrases as abode of God Elijah taken up הַשּׁ׳ in whirlwind הַשּׁ׳ personified in various relationsScroll for more

וּandבֵ֣יןbetweenInterval, space between.בַּ֫יִן subst . prop. interval , space between always (exc. dual) as prep . in the interval of , between Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armiesScroll for more

הָtheאָ֔רֶץland: 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

וְandהַtheפֶּ֥רֶדmuleMule.פֶּ֫רֶד n.m . muleScroll for more

which

תַּחְתָּ֖יunderneath: underThe under part, underneath, below, instead of.תַּחַת n.[m.] the under part , hence as adv. accus . and prep . underneath , below , instead ofוhimScroll for more

to passPass over, through, by, pass on.עָבַר 648 vb . pass over , through , by , pass on Qal pass over Pass beyond Pass through , traverse pass along by pass by sweep by , of scourge be past , over , of time pass along (from hand to hand) Pass on , go on Pass away Niph . Impf . a stream which cannot be forded Pi . his bull impregnateth cause one to cross river cause something to pass over make over to devote children to (לְ) heathen god pass along (from hand to hand) cause to pass through let pass through cause to pass by let pass by cause arrow to pass beyond cause to pass under rod, for counting cause to pass away , take away Hiph . cause to pass over , bring over he made to pass across with chains of goldScroll for more

And … saw

a … man

certain

and told

Joab

and said

Behold

I saw

The ASV does not translate this word.

Absalom

hanging

in an oak

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וַיַּרְא֙vah-YAH-reh

אִ֣ישׁeesh

אֶחָ֔דeh-CHAHD

וַיַּגֵּ֖דvah-yah-GED

לְיוֹאָ֑בleh-yoh-AHV

וַיֹּ֗אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הִנֵּה֙hee-NEH

רָאִ֣יתִיrah-EE-tee

אֶתet

אַבְשָׁלֹ֔םahv-shah-LOHM

תָּל֖וּיtah-LOO-ee

בָּאֵלָֽהbah-eh-LAH

Letters

וַ + יַּרְא֙

אִ֣ישׁ

אֶחָ֔ד

וַ + יַּגֵּ֖ד

לְ + יוֹאָ֑ב

וַ + יֹּ֗אמֶר

הִנֵּה֙

רָאִ֣יתִי

אֶת

אַבְשָׁלֹ֔ם

תָּל֖וּי

בָּ + [הַ] + אֵלָֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּרְא֙Hebrew verb

אִ֣ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

אֶחָ֔דHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּגֵּ֖דHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixיוֹאָ֑בname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֗אמֶרHebrew verb

הִנֵּה֙Hebrew interjection

רָאִ֣יתִיHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אַבְשָׁלֹ֔םname of a person

תָּל֖וּיHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאֵלָֽהHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּרְא֙to 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

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

oneOne.אֶחָד 972 adj.num . one one = each , every = a certain = indef. art. only , & (fem.) once one … another , one … the other as ordinal first in combin.Scroll for more

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

לְto/forיוֹאָ֑בJoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll 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

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

to 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

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

to hangHang.תָּלָה vb . hang Qal hang Niph . princes have been hung up by their hands Pi . hang up for displayScroll for more

בָּin/on/with[הַ]theאֵלָֽהoakTerebinth.אֵלָה n.f . terebinthScroll for more

And … said

Joab

unto the man

that told

him

And behold

thou sawest

and why

not

didst thou … smite him

there

to the ground

and I

would have given

thee

ten

pieces of silver

and … girdle

a

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יוֹאָ֗בyoh-AHV

לָאִישׁ֙lah-EESH

הַמַּגִּ֣ידhah-mah-GEED

ל֔וֹloh

וְהִנֵּ֣הveh-hee-NEH

רָאִ֔יתָrah-EE-tah

וּמַדּ֛וּעַoo-mah-DOO-ah

לֹֽאloh

הִכִּית֥וֹhee-kee-TOH

שָׁ֖םshahm

אָ֑רְצָהAH-reh-tsah

וְעָלַ֗יveh-ah-LAI

לָ֤תֶתLAH-tet

לְךָ֙leh-CHAH

עֲשָׂ֣רָהah-sah-RAH

כֶ֔סֶףCHEH-sef

וַחֲגֹרָ֖הvah-chah-goh-RAH

אֶחָֽתeh-CHAHT

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

יוֹאָ֗ב

לָ + [הַ] + אִישׁ֙

הַ + מַּגִּ֣יד

ל֔ + וֹ

וְ + הִנֵּ֣ה

רָאִ֔יתָ

וּ + מַדּ֛וּעַ

לֹֽא

הִכִּית֥ + וֹ

שָׁ֖ם

אָ֑רְצָ + ה

וְ + עָלַ֗ + י

לָ֤ + תֶת

לְ + ךָ֙

עֲשָׂ֣רָה

כֶ֔סֶף

וַ + חֲגֹרָ֖ה

אֶחָֽת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

יוֹאָ֗בname of a person

לָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאִישׁ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמַּגִּ֣ידHebrew verb

ל֔Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּ֣הHebrew interjection

רָאִ֔יתָHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionמַדּ֛וּעַHebrew interrogative

לֹֽאHebrew negative

הִכִּית֥Hebrew verbוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שָׁ֖םHebrew adverb

אָ֑רְצָHebrew noun, feminineהHebrew suffix

וְHebrew conjunctionעָלַ֗Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

לָ֤Hebrew prefixתֶתHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

עֲשָׂ֣רָהHebrew noun

כֶ֔סֶףHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionחֲגֹרָ֖ה

אֶחָֽתHebrew adjective

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

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

לָto/for[הַ]theאִישׁ֙manMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll for more

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

ל֔to/forוֹhim

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

to 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

וּandמַדּ֛וּעַwhy?Wherefore?מַדּוּעַ 61 and מַדֻּעַ adv . wherefore?Scroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

הִכִּית֥to 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 smittenוֹhimScroll for more

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

אָ֑רְצָland: soilEarth, 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.הtowardScroll for more

וְandעָלַ֗uponHeight.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

לָ֤to/forתֶתto 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

לְto/forךָ֙you

tenTen.עֶשֶׂר , עֲשָׂרָה 176 n.m . and f . tenScroll for more

silver: moneySilver, money.כֶּ֫סֶף 402 n.m . silver , money = silver ore, raw silver silver as bright, shining silver, as wealth silver as spoil of war silver as merchandise silver as costly gift silver as material silver as measure of weight and value among vbs. and phr.Scroll for more

וַandחֲגֹרָ֖הbeltGirdle, loin-covering, belt.חֲגוֹרָה n.f . girdle , loin-covering , beltScroll for more

oneOne.אֶחָד 972 adj.num . one one = each , every = a certain = indef. art. only , & (fem.) once one … another , one … the other as ordinal first in combin.Scroll for more

And … said

the man

unto

Joab

Though

I

should receive

in

my hand

a thousand

pieces of silver

not

would I … put forth

my hand

against

son

the king’s

for

in our hearing

charged

the king

thee

and

Abishai

and

Ittai

saying

Beware

none

the young man

Absalom

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הָאִישׁ֙hah-EESH

אֶלel

יוֹאָ֔בyoh-AHV

וְל֨וּאveh-LOO

אָנֹכִ֜יah-noh-CHEE

שֹׁקֵ֤לshoh-KEL

עַלahl

כַּפַּי֙kah-PAI

אֶ֣לֶףEH-lef

כֶּ֔סֶףKEH-sef

לֹֽאloh

אֶשְׁלַ֥חesh-LAHCH

יָדִ֖יyah-DEE

אֶלel

בֶּןben

הַמֶּ֑לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

כִּ֣יkee

בְאָזְנֵ֜ינוּveh-ah-zeh-NAY-noo

צִוָּ֣הtsee-VAH

הַמֶּ֗לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

אֹ֠תְךָoh-teh-CHAH

וְאֶתveh-ET

אֲבִישַׁ֤יah-vee-SHAI

וְאֶתveh-ET

אִתַּי֙ee-TAI

לֵאמֹ֔רleh-MOHR

שִׁמְרוּsheem-ROO

מִ֕יmee

בַּנַּ֖עַרbah-NAH-ahr

בְּאַבְשָׁלֽוֹםbeh-ahv-shah-LOHM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

הָ + אִישׁ֙

אֶל

יוֹאָ֔ב

וְ + ל֨וּא

אָנֹכִ֜י

שֹׁקֵ֤ל

עַל

כַּפַּ + י֙

אֶ֣לֶף

כֶּ֔סֶף

לֹֽא

אֶשְׁלַ֥ח

יָדִ֖ + י

אֶל

בֶּן

הַ + מֶּ֑לֶךְ

כִּ֣י

בְ + אָזְנֵ֜י + נוּ

צִוָּ֣ה

הַ + מֶּ֗לֶךְ

אֹ֠תְ + ךָ

וְ + אֶת

אֲבִישַׁ֤י

וְ + אֶת

אִתַּי֙

לֵ + אמֹ֔ר

שִׁמְרוּ

מִ֕י

בַּ + [הַ] + נַּ֖עַר

בְּ + אַבְשָׁלֽוֹם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixאִישׁ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

יוֹאָ֔בname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionל֨וּאHebrew interjection

אָנֹכִ֜יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

שֹׁקֵ֤לHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

כַּפַּHebrew noun, feminineי֙possessive suffix, 1st person singular

אֶ֣לֶףHebrew noun

כֶּ֔סֶףHebrew noun, masculine

לֹֽאHebrew negative

אֶשְׁלַ֥חHebrew verb

יָדִ֖Hebrew nounיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

אֶלHebrew preposition

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֑לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

בְHebrew prefixאָזְנֵ֜יHebrew noun, feminineנוּpossessive suffix, 1st person plural

צִוָּ֣הHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֗לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

אֹ֠תְHebrew particleךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

אֲבִישַׁ֤יname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

אִתַּי֙name of a person

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֔רHebrew verb

שִׁמְרוּHebrew verb

מִ֕יHebrew interrogative

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixנַּ֖עַרHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixאַבְשָׁלֽוֹםname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

הָtheאִישׁ֙manMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll 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

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

וְandל֨וּאifIf, O that.לוּ 17 and לוּא conj . if , O that if (stating a case which has not been, or is not likely to be, realized) If only …! i.e. O that! would that!Scroll for more

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

to weighWeigh.שָׁקַל vb . weigh Qal weigh weigh out a price Niph . be weighedScroll 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

כַּפַּpalmHollow, flat of the hand, palm, sole of foot, hand.כַּף 192 n.f . hollow , or flat of the hand , palm , sole of foot , handי֙myScroll for more

thousandThousand.אֶ֫לֶף n.m . thousandScroll for more

silver: moneySilver, money.כֶּ֫סֶף 402 n.m . silver , money = silver ore, raw silver silver as bright, shining silver, as wealth silver as spoil of war silver as merchandise silver as costly gift silver as material silver as measure of weight and value among vbs. and phr.Scroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to send: departSend.שָׁלַח 814 vb . send Qal send : human subj. send : subj. י׳ (God) stretch out , esp. acc. hand rarely send away : human subj. let loose Niph . letters were sent Pi . send off , away , human subj. send away , subj. י׳ give over cast out send out , forth let go , set free shoot forth branches let down shoot Phrases Pu . be sent off (started on journey); be put away , divorced , of wife; be impelled (?) Hiph . and I ( י׳ ) will sendScroll for more

יָדִ֖handHand.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

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

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

הַtheמֶּ֑לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

בְin/on/withאָזְנֵ֜יearEar.אֹ֫זֶן 188 n.f . Ex 29:20 ear ear , as part of body especially as organ of hearing open ears of , reveal toנוּourScroll for more

to commandLay charge, give charge, charge, command, order.[ צָוָה ] 485 vb . Pi . lay charge (upon), give charge (to), charge , command , orderScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֗לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

אֹ֠תְobject markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteךָyouScroll 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

AbishaiMy father is Jesse.אֲבִישַׁי n.pr.m . ( my father is Jesse )—grandson of Jesse; son of Zeruiah & brother of JoabScroll 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

Ittai

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

to keep: obeyKeep, watch, preserve.שָׁמַר 465 vb . keep , watch , preserve Qal 425 keep , have charge of keep , guard , captives hence, watch for , wait for watch , observe keep , retain , of storing up (food) keep within bounds, restrain observe , celebrate keep sabbath of other obligations observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom) sts. י׳ subj. keep , reserve , weeks of harvest Niph . 36 be on one's guard keep oneself , refrain , abstain be kept , guarded Pi . those paying regard to false vanities Hithp . I kept myself fromScroll 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

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theנַּ֖עַרyouthBoy, lad, youth, retainer.נַ֫עַר 239 n.m . 1. boy , lad , youth . 2. retainer (not in P) boy , lad , youth (c. 133 t.) servant , retainer (c. 105 t.)Scroll for more

בְּin/on/withאַבְשָׁלֽוֹםAbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

Otherwise if

I had dealt

against his life

falsely

and … no

matter

no

there is … hid

from

the king

then thou thyself

wouldest have set thyself

against

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אֽוֹoh

עָשִׂ֤יתִיah-SEE-tee

בנפשוveh-nahf-SHEE

שֶׁ֔קֶרSHEH-kehr

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

דָּבָ֖רdah-VAHR

לֹאloh

יִכָּחֵ֣דyee-kah-CHED

מִןmeen

הַמֶּ֑לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

וְאַתָּ֖הveh-ah-TAH

תִּתְיַצֵּ֥בteet-yah-TSEV

מִנֶּֽגֶדmee-NEH-ged

Letters

אֽוֹ

עָשִׂ֤יתִי

ב + נפש + ו

שֶׁ֔קֶר

וְ + כָל

דָּבָ֖ר

לֹא

יִכָּחֵ֣ד

מִן

הַ + מֶּ֑לֶךְ

וְ + אַתָּ֖ה

תִּתְיַצֵּ֥ב

מִ + נֶּֽגֶד

The Pieces

אֽוֹHebrew conjunction

עָשִׂ֤יתִיHebrew verb

בHebrew prefixנפשHebrew noun, feminineו

שֶׁ֔קֶרHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

דָּבָ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

לֹאHebrew negative

יִכָּחֵ֣דHebrew verb

מִןHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֑לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאַתָּ֖הHebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

תִּתְיַצֵּ֥בHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixנֶּֽגֶדHebrew adjective

What It Can Mean

orOr.אוֹ 320 conj . or sometimes implying a preference, nearly or rather introducing a sentence, esp. a particular case under a general principle, or = or if if perchance once, with the juss. = exceptScroll for more

to pressPress, squeeze.[ עָשָׂה ] vb . Pi . press , squeezeScroll for more

בin/on/withנפשsoulSoul, 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 DוSee the dictionary entry below.Scroll for more

deceptionDeception, disappointment, falsehood.שֶׁ֫קֶר 113 n.m . deception , disappointment , falsehood deception , what deceives, disappoints, and betrays one deceit , fraud , wrong injurious falsehood , in testimony falsity , of false or self-deceived prophets lie , falsehood , in gen.Scroll for more

וְandכָלallThe 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

wordSpeech, word.דָּבָר 1439 n.m . speech , word sg. speech , discourse , saying , word , as the sum of that which is spoken sg. saying , utterance , sentence , as a section of a discourse sg. a word , words sg. matter , affair , thing about which one speaksScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to hideHide, efface.[ כָּחַד ] vb . not in Qal ; Pi . Hiph . hide , efface ; Niph . (usu.) pass. Niph . be hidden be effaced , destroyed Pi . hide Hiph . hide efface , annihilateScroll for more

fromOut of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not.מִן־ , and מִ , before יְ , prep . expressing the idea of separation , hence out of , from , on account of , off , on the side of , since , above , than , so that not with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal from , against מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from , far from of position, off , on the side of , on Out of , Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex Partitively Of time — as marking the terminus a quo , the anterior limit of a continuous period from , since as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after towards , to ( וְעַד ) עַד … מִן from … even to In comparisons , beyond , above מן is prefixed to an infin. : with causal force, from , on account of , through after verbs implying restraint , prevention , cessation , etc. with a temporal force, since , after Once as a conj . before a finite verb. that In compounds:Scroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֑לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

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

to standSet, station oneself, take one's stand.[ יָצַב ] vb . only Hithp . set or station oneself , take one's standScroll for more

מִfromנֶּֽגֶדbeforeWhat is conspicuous, in front, in front of, in sight of, opposite to.נֶ֫גֶד 151 subst . what is conspicuous or in front , always as adv . or prep . in front of , in sight of , opposite toScroll for more

Then said

Joab

not

thus

I may … tarry

with thee

And he took

three

darts

in his hand

and thrust them

through the heart

of Absalom

he … yet

was … alive

in the midst

of the oak

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יוֹאָ֔בyoh-AHV

לֹאloh

כֵ֖ןchen

אֹחִ֣ילָהoh-CHEE-lah

לְפָנֶ֑יךָleh-fah-NAY-chah

וַיִּקַּח֩vah-yee-KAHCH

שְׁלֹשָׁ֨הsheh-loh-SHAH

שְׁבָטִ֜יםsheh-vah-TEEM

בְּכַפּ֗וֹbeh-chah-POH

וַיִּתְקָעֵם֙vah-yeet-kah-EM

בְּלֵ֣בbeh-LEV

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹםahv-shah-LOHM

עוֹדֶ֥נּוּoh-DEH-noo

חַ֖יchai

בְּלֵ֥בbeh-LEV

הָאֵלָֽהhah-eh-LAH

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

יוֹאָ֔ב

לֹא

כֵ֖ן

אֹחִ֣ילָה

לְ + פָנֶ֑י + ךָ

וַ + יִּקַּח֩

שְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה

שְׁבָטִ֜ים

בְּ + כַפּ֗ + וֹ

וַ + יִּתְקָעֵ + ם֙

בְּ + לֵ֣ב

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם

עוֹדֶ֥ + נּוּ

חַ֖י

בְּ + לֵ֥ב

הָ + אֵלָֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

יוֹאָ֔בname of a person

לֹאHebrew negative

כֵ֖ןHebrew conjunction

אֹחִ֣ילָהHebrew verb

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

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּח֩Hebrew verb

שְׁלֹשָׁ֨הHebrew noun

שְׁבָטִ֜יםHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixכַפּ֗Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּתְקָעֵHebrew verbם֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

בְּHebrew prefixלֵ֣בHebrew noun, masculine

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹםname of a person

עוֹדֶ֥Hebrew adjectiveנּוּsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

חַ֖יHebrew adjective

בְּHebrew prefixלֵ֥בHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֵלָֽהHebrew noun, feminine

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

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

soSo.כֵּן adv . soScroll for more

to wait: waitWait, await.[ יָחַל ] vb . Niph . wait ; Pi . await Niph . wait Pi . wait , tarry for wait for = hope for Hiph . wait , tarryScroll for more

לְto/forפָנֶ֑יface ofFace, 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 prepositionsךָyourScroll for more

וַandיִּקַּח֩to take: takeTake.לָקַח 965 vb . take Qal take , take in hand take and carry along with oneself take from, or out of take , carry away take away from, so as to deprive of esp. take away life take to or for a person take up, upon = put upon = fetch take = lead , conduct (with or without contact) take = capture , seize take = carry off in phr. take vengeance Niph . be captured , of ark be taken away , removed be taken , brought unto Pu . be taken from, out of = be stolen from be taken captive be taken away , removed Hoph . be taken , brought unto be taken out of be taken away from Hithp . lit. fire taking hold of itself , of lightningScroll for more

threeA three, triad.שָׁלֹשׁ , שָׁלוֹשׁ , שְׁלֹשָׁה 430 n.m . et f . a three , triadScroll for more

tribe: javelinRod, staff, club, sceptre, tribe.שֵׁ֫בֶט 189 n.m . 1. rod , staff , club , sceptre . 2. tribeScroll for more

בְּin/on/withכַפּ֗palmHollow, flat of the hand, palm, sole of foot, hand.כַּף 192 n.f . hollow , or flat of the hand , palm , sole of foot , handוֹhisScroll for more

וַandיִּתְקָעֵto blowThrust, clap, give a blow, blast.תָּקַע 67 vb . thrust , clap , give a blow , blast Qal thrust , drive give a blast , blow strike , clap hands Niph . if a horn shall be blown who is there that will strike himself (i.e. pledge himself) into my hand?ם֙themScroll for more

בְּin/on/withלֵ֣בheartInner man, mind, will, heart.לֵב 599 n.m . ( f .) inner man , mind , will , heart seldom of things in the midst of the sea elsewhere of men the inner man in contrast with the outer the inner man , indef., soul , comprehending mind, affections and will specific reference to mind spec. ref. to inclinations , resolutions and determinations of the will spec. ref. to conscience [various] for the man himself as seat of appetites as seat of emotions and passions seat of courageScroll for more

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

עוֹדֶ֥stillA 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 , besidesנּוּheScroll for more

aliveAlive, living.חַי adj . alive , living of God , as the living one , the fountain of life of man of animals, alive , living animals and man (dub.) of vegetation, as thorns, green of water, fresh (dub.) lively , active revivingScroll for more

בְּin/on/withלֵ֥בheartInner man, mind, will, heart.לֵב 599 n.m . ( f .) inner man , mind , will , heart seldom of things in the midst of the sea elsewhere of men the inner man in contrast with the outer the inner man , indef., soul , comprehending mind, affections and will specific reference to mind spec. ref. to inclinations , resolutions and determinations of the will spec. ref. to conscience [various] for the man himself as seat of appetites as seat of emotions and passions seat of courageScroll for more

הָtheאֵלָֽהoakTerebinth.אֵלָה n.f . terebinthScroll for more

And … compassed about

ten

young men

that bare

armor

Joab’s

and smote

The ASV does not translate this word.

Absalom

and slew him

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וַיָּסֹ֨בּוּ֙vah-yah-SOH-boo

עֲשָׂרָ֣הah-sah-RAH

נְעָרִ֔יםneh-ah-REEM

נֹשְׂאֵ֖יnohs-AY

כְּלֵ֣יkeh-LAY

יוֹאָ֑בyoh-AHV

וַיַּכּ֥וּvah-yah-KOO

אֶתet

אַבְשָׁל֖וֹםahv-shah-LOHM

וַיְמִיתֻֽהוּvah-yeh-mee-TOO-hoo

Letters

וַ + יָּסֹ֨בּוּ֙

עֲשָׂרָ֣ה

נְעָרִ֔ים

נֹשְׂאֵ֖י

כְּלֵ֣י

יוֹאָ֑ב

וַ + יַּכּ֥וּ

אֶת

אַבְשָׁל֖וֹם

וַ + יְמִיתֻֽ + הוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּסֹ֨בּוּ֙Hebrew verb

עֲשָׂרָ֣הHebrew noun

נְעָרִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

נֹשְׂאֵ֖יHebrew verb

כְּלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

יוֹאָ֑בname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּכּ֥וּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אַבְשָׁל֖וֹםname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיְמִיתֻֽHebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּסֹ֨בּוּ֙to turn: turnTurn about, go around, surround.סָבַב vb . turn about , go around , surround Qal turn , intrans. march , or walk , around go partly round , circle , skirt make a round , or circuit , go about to surround , encompass Niph . turn oneself against, close round upon turn round (from a direct course) esp. of boundary: turn round from, toward pass. be turned over to, into the power of Pi . to change , transform , the aspect of the matter Po‛ . encompass (with protection) come about , assemble round march or go about enclose , envelop Hiph . turn (trans.), cause to turn bring over (i.e. to allegiance) turn into , of changing name = bring round , of changing name cause to go around surround with (acc.) wall perh. also encompass (as foe) Hoph . be turned , of cart wheel surrounded , i.e. set , of jewelsScroll for more

tenTen.עֶשֶׂר , עֲשָׂרָה 176 n.m . and f . tenScroll for more

youthBoy, lad, youth, retainer.נַ֫עַר 239 n.m . 1. boy , lad , youth . 2. retainer (not in P) boy , lad , youth (c. 133 t.) servant , retainer (c. 105 t.)Scroll for more

to lift: raiseLift, carry, take.נָשָׂא 656 vb . lift , carry , take Qal lift , lift up Bear , carry Take , take away Niph . be lifted up refl. lift oneself up = rise up , of י׳ , to display power in judgment be borne , carried be taken away , carried off Pi . lift up = exalt fig. = desire, long carry , bear continuously take , take away Hithp . lift oneself up Hiph . cause one to bear iniquity appar. cause to bring , have broughtScroll for more

article/utensilArticle, utensil, vessel.כְּלִי 324 n.m . article , utensil , vesselScroll for more

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

וַandיַּכּ֥וּto 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

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

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

וַandיְמִיתֻֽto dieDie.מוּת vb . die Qal die , of natural or other causes die as a penalty = be put to death Po‛lel . kill , put to death , despatch (intens.) Hiph . abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man subj. God, by inflicting penalty of animals killing men bring to a premature death Hoph . be killed , put to deathהוּhimScroll for more

And … blew

Joab

the trumpet

and … returned

the people

from pursuing

after

Israel

for

held back

Joab

The ASV does not translate this word.

the people

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וַיִּתְקַ֤עvah-yeet-KAH

יוֹאָב֙yoh-AHV

בַּשֹּׁפָ֔רbah-shoh-FAHR

וַיָּ֣שָׁבvah-YAH-shahv

הָעָ֔םhah-AHM

מִרְדֹ֖ףmee-reh-DOHF

אַחֲרֵ֣יah-chah-RAY

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לyees-rah-EL

כִּֽיkee

חָשַׂ֥ךְchah-SAHCH

יוֹאָ֖בyoh-AHV

אֶתet

הָעָֽםhah-AHM

Letters

וַ + יִּתְקַ֤ע

יוֹאָב֙

בַּ + [הַ] + שֹּׁפָ֔ר

וַ + יָּ֣שָׁב

הָ + עָ֔ם

מִ + רְדֹ֖ף

אַחֲרֵ֣י

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

כִּֽי

חָשַׂ֥ךְ

יוֹאָ֖ב

אֶת

הָ + עָֽם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּתְקַ֤עHebrew verb

יוֹאָב֙name of a person

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשֹּׁפָ֔רHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֣שָׁבHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixעָ֔םHebrew noun, masculine

מִHebrew prefixרְדֹ֖ףHebrew verb

אַחֲרֵ֣יHebrew adjective

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לname of a person

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

חָשַׂ֥ךְHebrew verb

יוֹאָ֖בname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָֽםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּתְקַ֤עto blowThrust, clap, give a blow, blast.תָּקַע 67 vb . thrust , clap , give a blow , blast Qal thrust , drive give a blast , blow strike , clap hands Niph . if a horn shall be blown who is there that will strike himself (i.e. pledge himself) into my hand?Scroll for more

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theשֹּׁפָ֔רtrumpetHorn.שֹׁפָר , שׁוֹפָר 72 n.m . horn , for blowingScroll for more

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

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

מִfromרְדֹ֖ףto 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

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

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 withholdWithhold, refrain.חָשַׂךְ vb . withhold , refrain Qal withhold , keep back , keep for oneself keep one from evil, calamity hold in check refrain spare reserve for (abs.) restrain , check (pain) i.e. assuage Niph . at the day of calamity the wicked is sparedScroll for more

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll 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

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

And they took

The ASV does not translate this word.

Absalom

and cast

him

in the forest

into

the … pit

great

and raised

over him

a … heap

of stones

great

very

and all

Israel

fled

every one

to his tent

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וַיִּקְח֣וּvah-yeek-CHOO

אֶתet

אַבְשָׁל֗וֹםahv-shah-LOHM

וַיַּשְׁלִ֨יכוּvah-yahsh-LEE-choo

אֹת֤וֹoh-TOH

בַיַּ֨עַר֙vah-YAH-ahr

אֶלel

הַפַּ֣חַתhah-PAH-chaht

הַגָּד֔וֹלhah-gah-DOHL

וַיַּצִּ֧בוּvah-yah-TSEE-voo

עָלָ֛יוah-LAHV

גַּלgahl

אֲבָנִ֖יםah-vah-NEEM

גָּד֣וֹלgah-DOHL

מְאֹ֑דmeh-OHD

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לyees-rah-EL

נָ֖סוּNAH-soo

אִ֥ישׁeesh

לאהלוleh-oh-hah-LAHV

Letters

וַ + יִּקְח֣וּ

אֶת

אַבְשָׁל֗וֹם

וַ + יַּשְׁלִ֨יכוּ

אֹת֤ + וֹ

בַ + [הַ] + יַּ֨עַר֙

אֶל

הַ + פַּ֣חַת

הַ + גָּד֔וֹל

וַ + יַּצִּ֧בוּ

עָלָ֛י + ו

גַּל

אֲבָנִ֖ים

גָּד֣וֹל

מְאֹ֑ד

וְ + כָל

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

נָ֖סוּ

אִ֥ישׁ

ל + אהל + ו

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְח֣וּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אַבְשָׁל֗וֹםname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּשְׁלִ֨יכוּHebrew verb

אֹת֤Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixיַּ֨עַר֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixפַּ֣חַתHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixגָּד֔וֹלHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּצִּ֧בוּHebrew verb

עָלָ֛יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

גַּלHebrew noun, masculine

אֲבָנִ֖יםHebrew noun, feminine

גָּד֣וֹלHebrew adjective

מְאֹ֑דHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לname of a person

נָ֖סוּHebrew verb

אִ֥ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

לHebrew prefixאהלHebrew noun, masculineו

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקְח֣וּto take: takeTake.לָקַח 965 vb . take Qal take , take in hand take and carry along with oneself take from, or out of take , carry away take away from, so as to deprive of esp. take away life take to or for a person take up, upon = put upon = fetch take = lead , conduct (with or without contact) take = capture , seize take = carry off in phr. take vengeance Niph . be captured , of ark be taken away , removed be taken , brought unto Pu . be taken from, out of = be stolen from be taken captive be taken away , removed Hoph . be taken , brought unto be taken out of be taken away from Hithp . lit. fire taking hold of itself , of lightningScroll 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

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

וַandיַּשְׁלִ֨יכוּto throwThrow, fling, cast.[ שָׁלַךְ ] 125 vb . Hiph . 112 throw , fling , cast Hoph . be thrown , cast be cast forth , out be cast down metaph., be castScroll 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

בַin/on/with[הַ]theיַּ֨עַר֙woodWood, forest, thicket.יַ֫עַר n.m . wood , forest , thicketScroll 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

הַtheפַּ֣חַתpitPit.פַּ֫חַת n.m . pitScroll for more

הַtheגָּד֔וֹלgreat: 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

וַandיַּצִּ֧בוּto standTake one's stand, stand.[ נָצַב ] vb . Niph . take one's stand , stand Niph . station oneself , take one's stand , for definite purpose stand = be stationed (by appointment, or in fulfillment of duty) take an upright position , stand be stationed = appointed over Pt. as subst. deputy = prefect (as appointed , deputed ) stand firm Hiph . station , set set up , erect pillar cause to stand erect , waters fix , establish boundary Hoph . fixed , determinedScroll for more

עָלָ֛יuponHeight.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

heapHeap, wave, billow.גַּל n.m . heap , wave , billow heap of stones waves ( rollers ) poet. springScroll for more

stoneStone.אֶ֫בֶן 274 n.f . stone in natural state stone , as material precious stone , gen. with modifying word stone containing metal , = ore a weight , as orig. stone plummet objects like stone in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water In topogr. termsScroll 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

muchMuchness, force, abundance, exceedingly.מְאֹד n.m . muchness , force , abundance , exceedingly force , might in diff. idioms (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly , greatly , very (whether of magnitude or degree)Scroll for more

וְandכָלallThe 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

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 fleeFlee, escape.נוּס 160 vb . flee , escape Qal flee escape take flight , depart , disappear fly (to the attack) on horseback . Po‛lel the breath of י׳ driveth at it , driveth it on Hithpo‛l . in order to take flight before the bow Hiph . put to flight drive hastily to a safe place cause to disappear , hideScroll for more

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

לto/forאהלtentTent.אֹ֫הֶל 343 n.m . tent tent of nomad dwelling , habitation the sacred tent used in worship of GodוSee the dictionary entry below.Scroll for more

Now Absalom

had taken

and reared up

for himself

in his lifetime

The ASV does not translate this word.

the pillar

which

is in … dale

the king’s

for

he said

have no

I

son

to

keep … in remembrance

my name

and he called

the pillar

after

his own name

and … is called

it

monument

Absalom’s

unto

day

this

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וְאַבְשָׁלֹ֣םveh-ahv-shah-LOHM

לָקַ֗חlah-KAHCH

וַיַּצֶּבvah-yah-tsev

ל֤וֹloh

בְחַיָּיו֙veh-chah-YAHV

אֶתet

מַצֶּ֨בֶת֙mah-TSEH-vet

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

בְּעֵֽמֶקbeh-EH-mek

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

כִּ֤יkee

אָמַר֙ah-MAHR

אֵֽיןayn

לִ֣יlee

בֵ֔ןven

בַּעֲב֖וּרbah-ah-VOOR

הַזְכִּ֣ירhahz-KEER

שְׁמִ֑יsheh-MEE

וַיִּקְרָ֤אvah-yeek-RAH

לַמַּצֶּ֨בֶת֙lah-mah-TSEH-vet

עַלahl

שְׁמ֔וֹsheh-MOH

וַיִּקָּ֤רֵאvah-yee-kah-REH

לָהּ֙lah

יַ֣דyahd

אַבְשָׁלֹ֔םahv-shah-LOHM

עַ֖דahd

הַיּ֥וֹםhah-YOHM

הַזֶּֽהhah-ZEH

Letters

וְ + אַבְשָׁלֹ֣ם

לָקַ֗ח

וַ + יַּצֶּב

ל֤ + וֹ

בְ + חַיָּי + ו֙

אֶת

מַצֶּ֨בֶת֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

בְּ + עֵֽמֶק

הַ + מֶּ֔לֶךְ

כִּ֤י

אָמַר֙

אֵֽין

לִ֣ + י

בֵ֔ן

בַּ + עֲב֖וּר

הַזְכִּ֣יר

שְׁמִ֑ + י

וַ + יִּקְרָ֤א

לַ + [הַ] + מַּצֶּ֨בֶת֙

עַל

שְׁמ֔ + וֹ

וַ + יִּקָּ֤רֵא

לָ + הּ֙

יַ֣ד

אַבְשָׁלֹ֔ם

עַ֖ד

הַ + יּ֥וֹם

הַ + זֶּֽה

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionאַבְשָׁלֹ֣םname of a person

לָקַ֗חHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּצֶּבHebrew verb

ל֤Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְHebrew prefixחַיָּיHebrew noun, masculineו֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֶתHebrew particle

מַצֶּ֨בֶת֙Hebrew noun, feminine

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

בְּHebrew prefixעֵֽמֶקHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֔לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

כִּ֤יHebrew conjunction

אָמַר֙Hebrew verb

אֵֽיןHebrew negative

לִ֣Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בֵ֔ןHebrew noun, masculine

בַּHebrew prefixעֲב֖וּרHebrew preposition

הַזְכִּ֣ירHebrew verb

שְׁמִ֑Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרָ֤אHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמַּצֶּ֨בֶת֙Hebrew noun, feminine

עַלHebrew preposition

שְׁמ֔Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקָּ֤רֵאHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixהּ֙object suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

יַ֣דHebrew noun

אַבְשָׁלֹ֔םname of a person

עַ֖דHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixיּ֥וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּֽהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

What It Can Mean

וְandאַבְשָׁלֹ֣םAbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

to take: takeTake.לָקַח 965 vb . take Qal take , take in hand take and carry along with oneself take from, or out of take , carry away take away from, so as to deprive of esp. take away life take to or for a person take up, upon = put upon = fetch take = lead , conduct (with or without contact) take = capture , seize take = carry off in phr. take vengeance Niph . be captured , of ark be taken away , removed be taken , brought unto Pu . be taken from, out of = be stolen from be taken captive be taken away , removed Hoph . be taken , brought unto be taken out of be taken away from Hithp . lit. fire taking hold of itself , of lightningScroll for more

וַandיַּצֶּבto standTake one's stand, stand.[ נָצַב ] vb . Niph . take one's stand , stand Niph . station oneself , take one's stand , for definite purpose stand = be stationed (by appointment, or in fulfillment of duty) take an upright position , stand be stationed = appointed over Pt. as subst. deputy = prefect (as appointed , deputed ) stand firm Hiph . station , set set up , erect pillar cause to stand erect , waters fix , establish boundary Hoph . fixed , determinedScroll for more

ל֤to/forוֹhim

בְin/on/withחַיָּיlifeLife.חַיִּים n.m . pl. abstr. emph. life life : physical life : as welfare and happiness in king's presence sustenance , maintenanceו֙hisScroll 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

pillarPillar, maṣṣēbā, stump.מַצֵּבָה , מַצֶּ֫בֶת n.f . pillar , maṣṣēbā , stumpScroll for more

which

בְּin/on/withעֵֽמֶקValley of KingsVale, deepening, depth.עֵ֫מֶק 70 n.m . vale (prop. deepening , depth )Scroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֔לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

nothingNothing, nought.אַ֫יִן , אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst . prop. nothing , nought to nothing , as nothing cstr. אֵין , very freq. as particle of negation , is not , are not , was not , were not אֵין לְ׳ , with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have , has , had , etc. not in circumst. clauses with inf. and ל׳ , it is not to … with prefixesScroll for more

לִ֣to/forיme

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

בַּin/on/withעֲב֖וּרfor 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 thatScroll for more

to rememberRemember.זָכַר vb . remember Qal Human subj. remember , recall , call to mind , usu. as affecting present feeling, thought or action remember persons (human subj.) remember י׳ remember think of or on , call to mind something present or future remember a day, to observe, commemorate it remember , with implied mention of , obj. Subj. י׳ ( אלהִם ) remember persons remember the distress of his servants their devotion remember his own covenant (with them) his mercy extenuating circumstances remember sins, idolatries Niph . be brought to remembrance , remembered , thought of , usu. c. neg. neg. be not remembered = no longer exist, of name of Israel, as nation be remembered , of particular days, in order to be observed, commemorated Hiph . cause to remember , remind cause to be remembered , keep in remembrance mention record , only pt. of sacrifice, make a memorialScroll for more

שְׁמִ֑nameName.שֵׁם 864 n.m . name (√ unknown) of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it usu. of pers. = reputation esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons name , as designation of God of false gods, use forbidden = memorial , monumentיmyScroll for more

וַandיִּקְרָ֤אto 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]theמַּצֶּ֨בֶת֙pillarPillar, maṣṣēbā, stump.מַצֵּבָה , מַצֶּ֫בֶת n.f . pillar , maṣṣēbā , stumpScroll 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

שְׁמ֔nameName.שֵׁם 864 n.m . name (√ unknown) of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it usu. of pers. = reputation esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons name , as designation of God of false gods, use forbidden = memorial , monumentוֹhisScroll for more

וַandיִּקָּ֤רֵאto 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

לָto/forהּ֙her

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

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

tillAs far as, even to, up to, until, while.עַד , in poetry עֲדֵי prep . as far as , even to , up to , until , while prep . of space Of time Of degree conj . until While Of degree, to the point that , so that even (rare) עַד לְ , a strengthened form for עַד . Thus of space Of time Of degreeScroll for more

הַtheיּ֥וֹםdayDay.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

הַtheזֶּֽהthisThis, 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

Then … Ahimaaz

the son

of Zadok

said

Let me … run

now

and bear … tidings

The ASV does not translate this word.

the king

how that

hath avenged him

Jehovah

of

his enemies

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וַאֲחִימַ֤עַץvah-ah-chee-MAH-ahts

בֶּןben

צָדוֹק֙tsah-DOHK

אָמַ֔רah-MAHR

אָר֣וּצָהah-ROO-tsah

נָּ֔אnah

וַאֲבַשְּׂרָ֖הvah-ah-vah-seh-RAH

אֶתet

הַמֶּ֑לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

כִּיkee

שְׁפָט֥וֹsheh-fah-TOH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

מִיַּ֥דmee-YAHD

אֹיְבָֽיוoh-yeh-VAHV

Letters

וַ + אֲחִימַ֤עַץ

בֶּן

צָדוֹק֙

אָמַ֔ר

אָר֣וּצָה

נָּ֔א

וַ + אֲבַשְּׂרָ֖ה

אֶת

הַ + מֶּ֑לֶךְ

כִּי

שְׁפָט֥ + וֹ

יהוה

מִ + יַּ֥ד

אֹיְבָֽי + ו

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲחִימַ֤עַץname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

צָדוֹק֙name of a person

אָמַ֔רHebrew verb

אָר֣וּצָהHebrew verb

נָּ֔אHebrew interjection

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲבַשְּׂרָ֖הHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֑לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

כִּיHebrew conjunction

שְׁפָט֥Hebrew verbוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

יהוהname of a title or other name

מִHebrew prefixיַּ֥דHebrew noun

אֹיְבָֽיHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandאֲחִימַ֤עַץAhimaazMy brother is wrath.אֲחִימַ֫עַץ n.pr.m . ( my brother is wrath ) son of Zadok father-in-law of SaulScroll 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

ZadokJust, righteous.צָדוֹק , and צָדֹק 54 n.pr.m . ( just , righteous ) 48 priests father-in-law of Uzziah two wall-buildersScroll 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

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

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

וַandאֲבַשְּׂרָ֖הto bear tidingsBear tidings.[ בָּשַׂר ] vb . bear tidings Pi . gladden with good tidings bear tidings herald as glad tidings Hithp . receive good tidingsScroll 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

הַtheמֶּ֑לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

שְׁפָט֥to judgeJudge, govern.שָׁפַט 185 vb . judge , govern Qal act as law-giver , judge , governor specif. decide controversy , discriminate betw. persons, in civil, political, domestic and religious questions execute judgment Niph . recipr., enter into controversy , plead pass. be judged Pô‛el = my opponent-at-lawוֹhimScroll 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

מִfromיַּ֥דhandHand.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

אֹיְבָֽיenemy[ אָיַב ] 283 vb . be hostile to ( enemy = אֹיֵב )וhisScroll for more

And … said

unto him

Joab

not

shalt … be the bearer

of tidings

Thou

day

this

but thou shalt bear tidings

day

another

but … day

this

no

thou shalt bear … tidings

because

The ASV does not translate this word.

son

the king’s

is dead

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וַיֹּ֧אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

ל֣וֹloh

יוֹאָ֗בyoh-AHV

לֹא֩loh

אִ֨ישׁeesh

בְּשֹׂרָ֤הbeh-soh-RAH

אַתָּה֙ah-TAH

הַיּ֣וֹםhah-YOHM

הַזֶּ֔הhah-ZEH

וּבִשַּׂרְתָּ֖oo-vee-sahr-TAH

בְּי֣וֹםbeh-YOHM

אַחֵ֑רah-CHEHR

וְהַיּ֤וֹםveh-hah-YOHM

הַזֶּה֙hah-ZEH

לֹ֣אloh

תְבַשֵּׂ֔רteh-vah-SEHR

כִּֽיkee

עַלahl

כֵּ֥ןken

בֶּןben

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

מֵֽתmet

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֧אמֶר

ל֣ + וֹ

יוֹאָ֗ב

לֹא֩

אִ֨ישׁ

בְּשֹׂרָ֤ה

אַתָּה֙

הַ + יּ֣וֹם

הַ + זֶּ֔ה

וּ + בִשַּׂרְתָּ֖

בְּ + י֣וֹם

אַחֵ֑ר

וְ + הַ + יּ֤וֹם

הַ + זֶּה֙

לֹ֣א

תְבַשֵּׂ֔ר

כִּֽי

עַל

כֵּ֥ן

בֶּן

הַ + מֶּ֖לֶךְ

מֵֽת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֧אמֶרHebrew verb

ל֣Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

יוֹאָ֗בname of a person

לֹא֩Hebrew negative

אִ֨ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

בְּשֹׂרָ֤הHebrew noun, feminine

אַתָּה֙Hebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

הַHebrew prefixיּ֣וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּ֔הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

וּHebrew conjunctionבִשַּׂרְתָּ֖Hebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixי֣וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

אַחֵ֑רHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionהַHebrew prefixיּ֤וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּה֙Hebrew demonstrative pronoun

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

תְבַשֵּׂ֔רHebrew verb

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

עַל

כֵּ֥ן

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֖לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

מֵֽתHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֧אמֶרto 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

ל֣to/forוֹhim

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

good newsTidings.בְּשֹׂרָה n.f . tidings good tidings tidings , news reward for good tidingsScroll for more

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

הַtheיּ֣וֹםdayDay.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

הַtheזֶּ֔הthisThis, 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

וּandבִשַּׂרְתָּ֖to bear tidingsBear tidings.[ בָּשַׂר ] vb . bear tidings Pi . gladden with good tidings bear tidings herald as glad tidings Hithp . receive good tidingsScroll for more

בְּin/on/withי֣וֹםdayDay.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

anotherAnother.אַחֵר adj . anotherScroll for more

וְandהַtheיּ֤וֹםdayDay.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

הַtheזֶּה֙thisThis, 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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to bear tidingsBear tidings.[ בָּשַׂר ] vb . bear tidings Pi . gladden with good tidings bear tidings herald as glad tidings Hithp . receive good tidingsScroll 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

See the dictionary entry below.Height.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

No dictionary entry for this word.

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

הַtheמֶּ֖לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

to dieDie.מוּת vb . die Qal die , of natural or other causes die as a penalty = be put to death Po‛lel . kill , put to death , despatch (intens.) Hiph . abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man subj. God, by inflicting penalty of animals killing men bring to a premature death Hoph . be killed , put to deathScroll for more

Then said

Joab

to the Cushite

Go

tell

the king

what

thou hast seen

And … bowed himself

the Cushite

unto Joab

and ran

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יוֹאָב֙yoh-AHV

לַכּוּשִׁ֔יlah-koo-SHEE

לֵ֛ךְLEH-cheh

הַגֵּ֥דhah-GED

לַמֶּ֖לֶךְlah-MEH-lech

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

רָאִ֑יתָהrah-EE-tah

וַיִּשְׁתַּ֧חוּvah-yeesh-TAH-choo

כוּשִׁ֛יchoo-SHEE

לְיוֹאָ֖בleh-yoh-AHV

וַיָּרֹֽץvah-yah-ROHTS

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

יוֹאָב֙

לַ + [הַ] + כּוּשִׁ֔י

לֵ֛ךְ

הַגֵּ֥ד

לַ + [הַ] + מֶּ֖לֶךְ

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

רָאִ֑יתָה

וַ + יִּשְׁתַּ֧חוּ

כוּשִׁ֛י

לְ + יוֹאָ֖ב

וַ + יָּרֹֽץ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

יוֹאָב֙name of a person

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixכּוּשִׁ֔יname of a people of a place

לֵ֛ךְHebrew verb

הַגֵּ֥דHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמֶּ֖לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

רָאִ֑יתָהHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁתַּ֧חוּHebrew verb

כוּשִׁ֛יname of a people of a place

לְHebrew prefixיוֹאָ֖בname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּרֹֽץHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

לַto/for[הַ]theכּוּשִׁ֔יEthiopianכּוּשִׁי adj.gent . sg. agreeing with noun = subst., a Cushite id. c. art., the Cushite , of Joab’s adjutant pl. = subst.Scroll 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

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

לַto/for[הַ]theמֶּ֖לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

which

to 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

וַandיִּשְׁתַּ֧חוּto bowBow down.[ שָׁחָה ] 172 vb . bow down Qal bow down Hiph . fig., anxiety depresses it Hithpa‛lēl bow down , prostrate oneself , before a monarch or superior, in homage, etc. before God, in worship before other godsScroll for more

Ethiopianכּוּשִׁי adj.gent . sg. agreeing with noun = subst., a Cushite id. c. art., the Cushite , of Joab’s adjutant pl. = subst.Scroll for more

לְto/forיוֹאָ֖בJoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

וַandיָּרֹֽץto run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

Then … yet

again

Ahimaaz

the son

of Zadok

said

to

Joab

But come what may

come what may

let me … run

I pray thee

also

The ASV does not translate this word.

after

the Cushite

And … said

Joab

Wherefore

The ASV does not translate this word.

thou

wilt … run

my son

seeing that thou

wilt have no

for the tidings

reward

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וַיֹּ֨סֶףvah-YOH-sef

ע֜וֹדohd

אֲחִימַ֤עַץah-chee-MAH-ahts

בֶּןben

צָדוֹק֙tsah-DOHK

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

יוֹאָ֔בyoh-AHV

וִ֣יהִיvee-HEE

מָ֔הmah

אָרֻֽצָהah-roo-tsah

נָּ֥אnah

גַםgahm

אָ֖נִיAH-nee

אַחֲרֵ֣יah-chah-RAY

הַכּוּשִׁ֑יhah-koo-SHEE

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יוֹאָ֗בyoh-AHV

לָֽמָּהLAH-mah

זֶּ֞הzeh

אַתָּ֥הah-TAH

רָץ֙rahts

בְּנִ֔יbeh-NEE

וּלְכָ֖הoo-leh-CHAH

אֵיןayn

בְּשׂוֹרָ֥הbeh-soh-RAH

מֹצֵֽאתmoh-TSET

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨סֶף

ע֜וֹד

אֲחִימַ֤עַץ

בֶּן

צָדוֹק֙

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

אֶל

יוֹאָ֔ב

וִ֣ + יהִי

מָ֔ה

אָרֻֽצָה

נָּ֥א

גַם

אָ֖נִי

אַחֲרֵ֣י

הַ + כּוּשִׁ֑י

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

יוֹאָ֗ב

לָֽ + מָּה

זֶּ֞ה

אַתָּ֥ה

רָץ֙

בְּנִ֔ + י

וּ + לְ + כָ֖ה

אֵין

בְּשׂוֹרָ֥ה

מֹצֵֽאת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨סֶףHebrew verb

ע֜וֹדHebrew adjective

אֲחִימַ֤עַץname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

צָדוֹק֙name of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

יוֹאָ֔בname of a person

וִ֣Hebrew conjunctionיהִיHebrew verb

מָ֔הHebrew interrogative

אָרֻֽצָהHebrew verb

נָּ֥אHebrew interjection

גַםHebrew conjunction

אָ֖נִיHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אַחֲרֵ֣יHebrew adjective

הַHebrew prefixכּוּשִׁ֑יname of a people of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

יוֹאָ֗בname of a person

לָֽHebrew prefixמָּהHebrew interrogative

זֶּ֞הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

אַתָּ֥הHebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

רָץ֙Hebrew verb

בְּנִ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

וּHebrew conjunctionלְHebrew prefixכָ֖הobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֵיןHebrew negative

בְּשׂוֹרָ֥הHebrew noun, feminine

מֹצֵֽאתHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֨סֶףto 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

AhimaazMy brother is wrath.אֲחִימַ֫עַץ n.pr.m . ( my brother is wrath ) son of Zadok father-in-law of SaulScroll 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

ZadokJust, righteous.צָדוֹק , and צָדֹק 54 n.pr.m . ( just , righteous ) 48 priests father-in-law of Uzziah two wall-buildersScroll for more

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

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

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

וִ֣andיהִיto 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

what?What?, how?, aught.מָה , rarely מָה־ , מַה־ , מַה‍ּ , מֶה , מַ‍ּ , מָ — pron.interrog . and indef . what? how? aught interrog. what? Used adverbially Indef. pron. With preps.Scroll for more

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

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

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

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

הַtheכּוּשִׁ֑יEthiopianכּוּשִׁי adj.gent . sg. agreeing with noun = subst., a Cushite id. c. art., the Cushite , of Joab’s adjutant pl. = subst.Scroll for more

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

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll for more

לָֽto/forמָּהwhat?What?, how?, aught.מָה , rarely מָה־ , מַה־ , מַה‍ּ , מֶה , מַ‍ּ , מָ — pron.interrog . and indef . what? how? aught interrog. what? Used adverbially Indef. pron. With preps.Scroll for more

thisThis, 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

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

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

בְּנִ֔son: 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 ageיmyScroll for more

וּandלְto/forכָ֖הyou

nothingNothing, nought.אַ֫יִן , אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst . prop. nothing , nought to nothing , as nothing cstr. אֵין , very freq. as particle of negation , is not , are not , was not , were not אֵין לְ׳ , with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have , has , had , etc. not in circumst. clauses with inf. and ל׳ , it is not to … with prefixesScroll for more

good newsTidings.בְּשֹׂרָה n.f . tidings good tidings tidings , news reward for good tidingsScroll for more

to 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 untoScroll for more

But come what may

come what may

I will run

And he said

unto him

Run

Then … ran

Ahimaaz

by the way

of the Plain

and outran

The ASV does not translate this word.

the Cushite

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וִיהִיvee-HEE

מָ֣הmah

אָר֔וּץah-ROOTS

וַיֹּ֥אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

ל֖וֹloh

ר֑וּץroots

וַיָּ֤רָץvah-YAH-rahts

אֲחִימַ֨עַץ֙ah-chee-MAH-ahts

דֶּ֣רֶךְDEH-rech

הַכִּכָּ֔רhah-kee-KAHR

וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֖רvah-yah-ah-VOHR

אֶתet

הַכּוּשִֽׁיhah-koo-SHEE

Letters

וִ + יהִי

מָ֣ה

אָר֔וּץ

וַ + יֹּ֥אמֶר

ל֖ + וֹ

ר֑וּץ

וַ + יָּ֤רָץ

אֲחִימַ֨עַץ֙

דֶּ֣רֶךְ

הַ + כִּכָּ֔ר

וַֽ + יַּעֲבֹ֖ר

אֶת

הַ + כּוּשִֽׁי

The Pieces

וִHebrew conjunctionיהִיHebrew verb

מָ֣הHebrew interrogative

אָר֔וּץHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥אמֶרHebrew verb

ל֖Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

ר֑וּץHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֤רָץHebrew verb

אֲחִימַ֨עַץ֙name of a person

דֶּ֣רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixכִּכָּ֔רHebrew noun, feminine

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲבֹ֖רHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הַHebrew prefixכּוּשִֽׁיname of a people of a place

What It Can Mean

וִandיהִיto 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

what?What?, how?, aught.מָה , rarely מָה־ , מַה־ , מַה‍ּ , מֶה , מַ‍ּ , מָ — pron.interrog . and indef . what? how? aught interrog. what? Used adverbially Indef. pron. With preps.Scroll for more

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll 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

ל֖to/forוֹhim

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

וַandיָּ֤רָץto run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

AhimaazMy brother is wrath.אֲחִימַ֫עַץ n.pr.m . ( my brother is wrath ) son of Zadok father-in-law of SaulScroll for more

way: roadWay, road, distance, journey, manner.דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m . way , road , distance , journey , manner way , road , path journey of direction , almost or quite = toward way , manner fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings of moral action and character of duty specif.: in good sense oftener in bad sense way of י׳Scroll for more

הַtheכִּכָּ֔רPlain of JerichoA round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, talent.כִּכָּר n.f . a round : hence 1. a round district . 2. a round loaf . 3. a round weight , talentScroll for more

וַֽandיַּעֲבֹ֖רto passPass over, through, by, pass on.עָבַר 648 vb . pass over , through , by , pass on Qal pass over Pass beyond Pass through , traverse pass along by pass by sweep by , of scourge be past , over , of time pass along (from hand to hand) Pass on , go on Pass away Niph . Impf . a stream which cannot be forded Pi . his bull impregnateth cause one to cross river cause something to pass over make over to devote children to (לְ) heathen god pass along (from hand to hand) cause to pass through let pass through cause to pass by let pass by cause arrow to pass beyond cause to pass under rod, for counting cause to pass away , take away Hiph . cause to pass over , bring over he made to pass across with chains of goldScroll 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

הַtheכּוּשִֽׁיEthiopianכּוּשִׁי adj.gent . sg. agreeing with noun = subst., a Cushite id. c. art., the Cushite , of Joab’s adjutant pl. = subst.Scroll for more

Now David

was sitting

between

two

the … gates

and … went up

the watchman

to

the roof

of the gate

unto

the wall

and lifted up

The ASV does not translate this word.

his eyes

and looked

and behold

a man

running

alone

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וְדָוִ֥דveh-dah-VEED

יוֹשֵׁ֖בyoh-SHEV

בֵּיןbayn

שְׁנֵ֣יsheh-NAY

הַשְּׁעָרִ֑יםhah-sheh-ah-REEM

וַיֵּ֨לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

הַצֹּפֶ֜הhah-tsoh-FEH

אֶלel

גַּ֤גgahg

הַשַּׁ֨עַר֙hah-SHAH-ahr

אֶלel

הַ֣חוֹמָ֔הhah-choh-MAH

וַיִּשָּׂ֤אvah-yee-SAH

אֶתet

עֵינָיו֙ay-NAHV

וַיַּ֔רְאvah-YAH-reh

וְהִנֵּהveh-hee-NEH

אִ֖ישׁeesh

רָ֥ץrahts

לְבַדּֽוֹleh-vah-DOH

Letters

וְ + דָוִ֥ד

יוֹשֵׁ֖ב

בֵּין

שְׁנֵ֣י

הַ + שְּׁעָרִ֑ים

וַ + יֵּ֨לֶךְ

הַ + צֹּפֶ֜ה

אֶל

גַּ֤ג

הַ + שַּׁ֨עַר֙

אֶל

הַ֣ + חוֹמָ֔ה

וַ + יִּשָּׂ֤א

אֶת

עֵינָי + ו֙

וַ + יַּ֔רְא

וְ + הִנֵּה

אִ֖ישׁ

רָ֥ץ

לְ + בַדּֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionדָוִ֥דname of a person

יוֹשֵׁ֖בHebrew verb

בֵּיןHebrew adjective

שְׁנֵ֣יHebrew noun

הַHebrew prefixשְּׁעָרִ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֨לֶךְHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixצֹּפֶ֜הHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

גַּ֤גHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשַּׁ֨עַר֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַ֣Hebrew prefixחוֹמָ֔הHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשָּׂ֤אHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

עֵינָיHebrew noun, feminineו֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֔רְאHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּהHebrew interjection

אִ֖ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

רָ֥ץHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixבַדּֽHebrew noun, masculineוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

betweenInterval, space between.בַּ֫יִן subst . prop. interval , space between always (exc. dual) as prep . in the interval of , between Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armiesScroll for more

twoTwo.שְׁנַ֫יִם , שְׁתַּיִם 768 n.m . et f . du . twoScroll for more

הַtheשְּׁעָרִ֑יםgateGate.שַׁ֫עַר 373 n.m . gateScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֨לֶךְto go: walkGo, 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

הַtheצֹּפֶ֜הto watchLook out, about, spy, keep watch.[ צָפָה ] 37 vb . look out or about , spy , keep watch Qal 28 keep watch ; elsewh. as subst. watchman Pi . watch ( closely ); pt. as n. = watchmanScroll 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

roofRoof, top.גָּג n.m . roof , top roof top of altar of incense, in tabern.Scroll for more

הַtheשַּׁ֨עַר֙gateGate.שַׁ֫עַר 373 n.m . gateScroll 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

הַ֣theחוֹמָ֔הwallWall, protection.חוֹמָה 133 n.f . wall (as protection ) usu. term for wall of city wall of a building fig. of waters of Red SeaScroll for more

וַandיִּשָּׂ֤אto lift: raiseLift, carry, take.נָשָׂא 656 vb . lift , carry , take Qal lift , lift up Bear , carry Take , take away Niph . be lifted up refl. lift oneself up = rise up , of י׳ , to display power in judgment be borne , carried be taken away , carried off Pi . lift up = exalt fig. = desire, long carry , bear continuously take , take away Hithp . lift oneself up Hiph . cause one to bear iniquity appar. cause to bring , have broughtScroll 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

עֵינָיeyeEye.עַ֫יִן 859 n.f . eye lit. as physical organ eyes as showing mental qualities desire of the eyes , abominations of the eyes Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states Transferred mngs.: visible surface of earth appearance gleam , sparkle Other phrases are: an eye for an eye ; eye to eye ; in the presence of , in full view of ; of business transaction; on the foreheadו֙hisScroll for more

וַandיַּ֔רְאto 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

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

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

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

לְto/forבַדּֽalone: poleSeparation, part.בַּד , בָּ֑ד n.m . separation , concr. part prop. in a state of separation , alone , by itself concr. part parts , specif. extended from somethingוֹhimScroll for more

And … cried

the watchman

and told

the king

And … said

the king

If

he be alone

tidings

there is … in his mouth

And he came

apace

and drew near

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וַיִּקְרָ֤אvah-yeek-RAH

הַצֹּפֶה֙hah-tsoh-FEH

וַיַּגֵּ֣דvah-yah-GED

לַמֶּ֔לֶךְlah-MEH-lech

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

אִםeem

לְבַדּ֖וֹleh-vah-DOH

בְּשׂוֹרָ֣הbeh-soh-RAH

בְּפִ֑יוbeh-FEEV

וַיֵּ֥לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

הָל֖וֹךְhah-LOHCH

וְקָרֵֽבveh-kah-REV

Letters

וַ + יִּקְרָ֤א

הַ + צֹּפֶה֙

וַ + יַּגֵּ֣ד

לַ + [הַ] + מֶּ֔לֶךְ

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

הַ + מֶּ֔לֶךְ

אִם

לְ + בַדּ֖ + וֹ

בְּשׂוֹרָ֣ה

בְּ + פִ֑י + ו

וַ + יֵּ֥לֶךְ

הָל֖וֹךְ

וְ + קָרֵֽב

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרָ֤אHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixצֹּפֶה֙Hebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּגֵּ֣דHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמֶּ֔לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֔לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

אִםHebrew conditional

לְHebrew prefixבַדּ֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְּשׂוֹרָ֣הHebrew noun, feminine

בְּHebrew prefixפִ֑יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥לֶךְHebrew verb

הָל֖וֹךְHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionקָרֵֽבHebrew adjective

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקְרָ֤אto 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

הַtheצֹּפֶה֙to watchLook out, about, spy, keep watch.[ צָפָה ] 37 vb . look out or about , spy , keep watch Qal 28 keep watch ; elsewh. as subst. watchman Pi . watch ( closely ); pt. as n. = watchmanScroll for more

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

לַto/for[הַ]theמֶּ֔לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

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

הַtheמֶּ֔לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

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

לְto/forבַדּ֖alone: poleSeparation, part.בַּד , בָּ֑ד n.m . separation , concr. part prop. in a state of separation , alone , by itself concr. part parts , specif. extended from somethingוֹhimScroll for more

good newsTidings.בְּשֹׂרָה n.f . tidings good tidings tidings , news reward for good tidingsScroll for more

בְּin/on/withפִ֑יlipMouth.פֶּה 485 n.m . mouth mouth , of man, organ of eating and drinking external organ much oftener, as organ of speech, of man as laughing; panting of God of idols of musical instr. = sound of animals; hence of edge of sword mouth = opening, orifice extremity , end = portion with preps.וhisScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֥לֶךְto 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 backScroll for more

to 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 backScroll for more

וְandקָרֵֽבapproachingApproaching.קָרֵב adj.vb . approachingScroll for more

And … saw

the watchman

man

another

running

and … called

the watchman

unto

the porter

and said

Behold

man

running

alone

And … said

the king

also

He

bringeth tidings

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וַיַּ֣רְאvah-YAH-reh

הַצֹּפֶה֮hah-tsoh-FEH

אִישׁeesh

אַחֵ֣רah-CHEHR

רָץ֒rahts

וַיִּקְרָ֤אvah-yeek-RAH

הַצֹּפֶה֙hah-tsoh-FEH

אֶלel

הַשֹּׁעֵ֔רhah-shoh-EHR

וַיֹּ֕אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הִנֵּהhee-NEH

אִ֖ישׁeesh

רָ֣ץrahts

לְבַדּ֑וֹleh-vah-DOH

וַיֹּ֥אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

גַּםgahm

זֶ֥הzeh

מְבַשֵּֽׂרmeh-vah-SEHR

Letters

וַ + יַּ֣רְא

הַ + צֹּפֶה֮

אִישׁ

אַחֵ֣ר

רָץ֒

וַ + יִּקְרָ֤א

הַ + צֹּפֶה֙

אֶל

הַ + שֹּׁעֵ֔ר

וַ + יֹּ֕אמֶר

הִנֵּה

אִ֖ישׁ

רָ֣ץ

לְ + בַדּ֑ + וֹ

וַ + יֹּ֥אמֶר

הַ + מֶּ֖לֶךְ

גַּם

זֶ֥ה

מְבַשֵּֽׂר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֣רְאHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixצֹּפֶה֮Hebrew verb

אִישׁHebrew noun, masculine

אַחֵ֣רHebrew adjective

רָץ֒Hebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרָ֤אHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixצֹּפֶה֙Hebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixשֹּׁעֵ֔רHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֕אמֶרHebrew verb

הִנֵּהHebrew interjection

אִ֖ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

רָ֣ץHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixבַדּ֑Hebrew noun, masculineוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֖לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

גַּםHebrew conjunction

זֶ֥הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

מְבַשֵּֽׂרHebrew verb

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

הַtheצֹּפֶה֮to watchLook out, about, spy, keep watch.[ צָפָה ] 37 vb . look out or about , spy , keep watch Qal 28 keep watch ; elsewh. as subst. watchman Pi . watch ( closely ); pt. as n. = watchmanScroll for more

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

anotherAnother.אַחֵר adj . anotherScroll for more

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

וַandיִּקְרָ֤אto 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

הַtheצֹּפֶה֙to watchLook out, about, spy, keep watch.[ צָפָה ] 37 vb . look out or about , spy , keep watch Qal 28 keep watch ; elsewh. as subst. watchman Pi . watch ( closely ); pt. as n. = watchmanScroll 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

הַtheשֹּׁעֵ֔רgatekeeperPorter.שֹׁעֵר 37 n.m . porterScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֕אמֶרto 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

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

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

לְto/forבַדּ֑alone: poleSeparation, part.בַּד , בָּ֑ד n.m . separation , concr. part prop. in a state of separation , alone , by itself concr. part parts , specif. extended from somethingוֹhimScroll 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

הַtheמֶּ֖לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

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

thisThis, 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

to bear tidingsBear tidings.[ בָּשַׂר ] vb . bear tidings Pi . gladden with good tidings bear tidings herald as glad tidings Hithp . receive good tidingsScroll for more

And … said

the watchman

I

think

The ASV does not translate this word.

the running

of the foremost

is like the running

of Ahimaaz

the son

of Zadok

And … said

the king

is a … man

good

He

and … with

tidings

good

cometh

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

הַצֹּפֶ֔הhah-tsoh-FEH

אֲנִ֤יah-NEE

רֹאֶה֙roh-EH

אֶתet

מְרוּצַ֣תmeh-roo-TSAHT

הָרִאשׁ֔וֹןhah-ree-SHOHN

כִּמְרֻצַ֖תkee-meh-roo-TSAHT

אֲחִימַ֣עַץah-chee-MAH-ahts

בֶּןben

צָד֑וֹקtsah-DOHK

וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙hah-MEH-lech

אִֽישׁeesh

ט֣וֹבtohv

זֶ֔הzeh

וְאֶלveh-EL

בְּשׂוֹרָ֥הbeh-soh-RAH

טוֹבָ֖הtoh-VAH

יָבֽוֹאyah-VOH

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

הַ + צֹּפֶ֔ה

אֲנִ֤י

רֹאֶה֙

אֶת

מְרוּצַ֣ת

הָ + רִאשׁ֔וֹן

כִּ + מְרֻצַ֖ת

אֲחִימַ֣עַץ

בֶּן

צָד֑וֹק

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

הַ + מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙

אִֽישׁ

ט֣וֹב

זֶ֔ה

וְ + אֶל

בְּשׂוֹרָ֥ה

טוֹבָ֖ה

יָבֽוֹא

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixצֹּפֶ֔הHebrew verb

אֲנִ֤יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

רֹאֶה֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

מְרוּצַ֣תHebrew noun, feminine

הָHebrew prefixרִאשׁ֔וֹןHebrew adjective

כִּHebrew prefixמְרֻצַ֖תHebrew noun, feminine

אֲחִימַ֣עַץname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

צָד֑וֹקname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אִֽישׁHebrew noun, masculine

ט֣וֹבHebrew adjective

זֶ֔הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶלHebrew preposition

בְּשׂוֹרָ֥הHebrew noun, feminine

טוֹבָ֖הHebrew adjective

יָבֽוֹאHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

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

הַtheצֹּפֶ֔הto watchLook out, about, spy, keep watch.[ צָפָה ] 37 vb . look out or about , spy , keep watch Qal 28 keep watch ; elsewh. as subst. watchman Pi . watch ( closely ); pt. as n. = watchmanScroll for more

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

to 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

runningRunning, course.[ מְרוּצָה ] n.f . 1. running . 2. course (of life)Scroll for more

הָtheרִאשׁ֔וֹןfirstFormer, first, chief.רִאשׁוֹן 182 adj . former , first , chiefScroll for more

כִּlike/asמְרֻצַ֖תrunningRunning, course.[ מְרוּצָה ] n.f . 1. running . 2. course (of life)Scroll for more

AhimaazMy brother is wrath.אֲחִימַ֫עַץ n.pr.m . ( my brother is wrath ) son of Zadok father-in-law of SaulScroll 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

ZadokJust, righteous.צָדוֹק , and צָדֹק 54 n.pr.m . ( just , righteous ) 48 priests father-in-law of Uzziah two wall-buildersScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

הַtheמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

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

pleasantPleasant, agreeable, good.טוֹב adj . pleasant , agreeable , good pleasant , agreeable to the senses pleasant to the higher nature, giving pleasure, happiness, prosperity, and so agreeable , pleasing , well good , excellent , of its kind good , rich , valuable in estimation good , appropriate , becoming c. מִן compar. = better of man's sensuous nature, glad , happy , prosperous of man's intellectual nature, good understanding good , kind , benign good (ethical), rightScroll for more

thisThis, 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

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

good newsTidings.בְּשֹׂרָה n.f . tidings good tidings tidings , news reward for good tidingsScroll for more

pleasantPleasant, agreeable, good.טוֹב adj . pleasant , agreeable , good pleasant , agreeable to the senses pleasant to the higher nature, giving pleasure, happiness, prosperity, and so agreeable , pleasing , well good , excellent , of its kind good , rich , valuable in estimation good , appropriate , becoming c. מִן compar. = better of man's sensuous nature, glad , happy , prosperous of man's intellectual nature, good understanding good , kind , benign good (ethical), rightScroll 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

And … called

Ahimaaz

and said

unto

the king

is well

And he bowed himself

before the king

with his face

to the earth

and said

Blessed be

Jehovah

thy God

who

hath delivered up

The ASV does not translate this word.

the men

that

lifted up

The ASV does not translate this word.

their hand

against my lord

the king

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וַיִּקְרָ֣אvah-yeek-RAH

אֲחִימַ֗עַץah-chee-MAH-ahts

וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙hah-MEH-lech

שָׁל֔וֹםshah-LOHM

וַיִּשְׁתַּ֧חוּvah-yeesh-TAH-choo

לַמֶּ֛לֶךְlah-MEH-lech

לְאַפָּ֖יוleh-ah-PAHV

אָ֑רְצָהAH-reh-tsah

וַיֹּ֗אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בָּרוּךְ֙bah-ROOCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָeh-loh-HAY-chah

אֲשֶׁ֤רah-SHEHR

סִגַּר֙see-GAHR

אֶתet

הָ֣אֲנָשִׁ֔יםhah-ah-nah-SHEEM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

נָשְׂא֥וּnahs-OO

אֶתet

יָדָ֖םyah-DAHM

בַּֽאדֹנִ֥יbah-doh-NEE

הַמֶּֽלֶךְhah-MEH-lech

Letters

וַ + יִּקְרָ֣א

אֲחִימַ֗עַץ

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

אֶל

הַ + מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙

שָׁל֔וֹם

וַ + יִּשְׁתַּ֧חוּ

לַ + [הַ] + מֶּ֛לֶךְ

לְ + אַפָּ֖י + ו

אָ֑רְצָ + ה

וַ + יֹּ֗אמֶר

בָּרוּךְ֙

יהוה

אֱלֹהֶ֔י + ךָ

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

סִגַּר֙

אֶת

הָ֣ + אֲנָשִׁ֔ים

אֲשֶׁר

נָשְׂא֥וּ

אֶת

יָדָ֖ + ם

בַּֽ + אדֹנִ֥ + י

הַ + מֶּֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרָ֣אHebrew verb

אֲחִימַ֗עַץname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

שָׁל֔וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁתַּ֧חוּHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמֶּ֛לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixאַפָּ֖יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אָ֑רְצָHebrew noun, feminineהHebrew suffix

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֗אמֶרHebrew verb

בָּרוּךְ֙Hebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֱלֹהֶ֔יHebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֲשֶׁ֤רHebrew relative pronoun

סִגַּר֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָ֣Hebrew prefixאֲנָשִׁ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

נָשְׂא֥וּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

יָדָ֖Hebrew nounםpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

בַּֽHebrew prefixאדֹנִ֥Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

הַHebrew prefixמֶּֽלֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקְרָ֣אto 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

AhimaazMy brother is wrath.אֲחִימַ֫עַץ n.pr.m . ( my brother is wrath ) son of Zadok father-in-law of SaulScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

הַtheמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

peaceCompleteness, soundness, welfare, peace.שָׁלוֹם 237 n.m . completeness , soundness , welfare , peace completeness in no. safety , soundness , in body welfare , health , prosperity peace , quiet , tranquility , contentment peace , friendship peace from war as adj. those at peace with himScroll for more

וַandיִּשְׁתַּ֧חוּto bowBow down.[ שָׁחָה ] 172 vb . bow down Qal bow down Hiph . fig., anxiety depresses it Hithpa‛lēl bow down , prostrate oneself , before a monarch or superior, in homage, etc. before God, in worship before other godsScroll for more

לַto/for[הַ]theמֶּ֛לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

לְto/forאַפָּ֖יfaceNostril, nose, face, anger.אַף 277 n.m . nostril , nose , face , anger nostril , as organ of breathing Dn. face mostly angerוhisScroll for more

אָ֑רְצָland: soilEarth, 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.הtowardScroll 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 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

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

אֱלֹהֶ֔יElohimאֱלֹהִים 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 = GodךָyourScroll for more

which

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

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

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

which

to lift: raiseLift, carry, take.נָשָׂא 656 vb . lift , carry , take Qal lift , lift up Bear , carry Take , take away Niph . be lifted up refl. lift oneself up = rise up , of י׳ , to display power in judgment be borne , carried be taken away , carried off Pi . lift up = exalt fig. = desire, long carry , bear continuously take , take away Hithp . lift oneself up Hiph . cause one to bear iniquity appar. cause to bring , have broughtScroll 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

יָדָ֖handHand.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.םtheirScroll for more

בַּֽin/on/withאדֹנִ֥lordLord.אָדוֹן n.m . lord ( אֲדֹנִי , אֲדֹנַי , אֲדֹנָי are variations of Mass. pointing to distinguish divine reference fr. human. Pl., with few exc. an intens. pl. of rank; word takes sf. as pl. in all other pers.; so doubtless here. Orig. reading prob. in all cases אֲדֹנַי ; אֲדֹנִי now found in J 51 t.)יmyScroll for more

הַtheמֶּֽלֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

And … said

the king

Is it well

with the young man

Absalom

And … answered

Ahimaaz

I saw

a … tumult

great

When … sent

The ASV does not translate this word.

servant

the king’s

Joab

even

thy servant

but … not

I knew

what it was

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

שָׁל֥וֹםshah-LOHM

לַנַּ֖עַרlah-NAH-ahr

לְאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםleh-ahv-shah-LOHM

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֲחִימַ֡עַץah-chee-MAH-ahts

רָאִיתִי֩rah-EE-tee

הֶהָמ֨וֹןheh-hah-MOHN

הַגָּד֜וֹלhah-gah-DOHL

לִ֠שְׁלֹחַlee-sheh-LOH-ahch

אֶתet

עֶ֨בֶדEH-ved

הַמֶּ֤לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

יוֹאָב֙yoh-AHV

וְאֶתveh-ET

עַבְדֶּ֔ךָahv-DEH-chah

וְלֹ֥אveh-LOH

יָדַ֖עְתִּיyah-DAH-eh-tee

מָֽהmah

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

הַ + מֶּ֔לֶךְ

שָׁל֥וֹם

לַ + [הַ] + נַּ֖עַר

לְ + אַבְשָׁל֑וֹם

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

אֲחִימַ֡עַץ

רָאִיתִי֩

הֶ + הָמ֨וֹן

הַ + גָּד֜וֹל

לִ֠ + שְׁלֹחַ

אֶת

עֶ֨בֶד

הַ + מֶּ֤לֶךְ

יוֹאָב֙

וְ + אֶת

עַבְדֶּ֔ + ךָ

וְ + לֹ֥א

יָדַ֖עְתִּי

מָֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֔לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

שָׁל֥וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixנַּ֖עַרHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

אֲחִימַ֡עַץname of a person

רָאִיתִי֩Hebrew verb

הֶHebrew prefixהָמ֨וֹןHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixגָּד֜וֹלHebrew adjective

לִ֠Hebrew prefixשְׁלֹחַHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

עֶ֨בֶדHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֤לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

יוֹאָב֙name of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

עַבְדֶּ֔Hebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionלֹ֥אHebrew negative

יָדַ֖עְתִּיHebrew verb

מָֽהHebrew interrogative

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

הַtheמֶּ֔לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

peaceCompleteness, soundness, welfare, peace.שָׁלוֹם 237 n.m . completeness , soundness , welfare , peace completeness in no. safety , soundness , in body welfare , health , prosperity peace , quiet , tranquility , contentment peace , friendship peace from war as adj. those at peace with himScroll for more

לַto/for[הַ]theנַּ֖עַרyouthBoy, lad, youth, retainer.נַ֫עַר 239 n.m . 1. boy , lad , youth . 2. retainer (not in P) boy , lad , youth (c. 133 t.) servant , retainer (c. 105 t.)Scroll for more

לְto/forאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםAbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

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

AhimaazMy brother is wrath.אֲחִימַ֫עַץ n.pr.m . ( my brother is wrath ) son of Zadok father-in-law of SaulScroll for more

to 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

הֶtheהָמ֨וֹןcrowdSound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance.הָמוֹן n.m . sound , murmur , roar , crowd , abundance sound , murmur , rush , roar tumult , confusion (as occasioning a roar) crowd , multitude great number , abundance (late) abundance , wealthScroll for more

הַtheגָּד֜וֹלgreat: 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

לִ֠to/forשְׁלֹחַto send: departSend.שָׁלַח 814 vb . send Qal send : human subj. send : subj. י׳ (God) stretch out , esp. acc. hand rarely send away : human subj. let loose Niph . letters were sent Pi . send off , away , human subj. send away , subj. י׳ give over cast out send out , forth let go , set free shoot forth branches let down shoot Phrases Pu . be sent off (started on journey); be put away , divorced , of wife; be impelled (?) Hiph . and I ( י׳ ) will sendScroll 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

servant/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 PhrasesScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֤לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

JoabYHWH is father.יוֹאָב n.pr.m . ( י׳ is father ) David’s sister’s son & captain of host a descendant of Judah a family-name after exileScroll 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

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

וְandלֹ֥אnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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

what?What?, how?, aught.מָה , rarely מָה־ , מַה־ , מַה‍ּ , מֶה , מַ‍ּ , מָ — pron.interrog . and indef . what? how? aught interrog. what? Used adverbially Indef. pron. With preps.Scroll for more

And … said

the king

Turn aside

stand

here

And he turned aside

and stood still

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

סֹ֖בsohv

הִתְיַצֵּ֣בheet-yah-TSEV

כֹּ֑הkoh

וַיִּסֹּ֖בvah-yee-SOHV

וַֽיַּעֲמֹֽדvah-yah-ah-MOHD

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

הַ + מֶּ֔לֶךְ

סֹ֖ב

הִתְיַצֵּ֣ב

כֹּ֑ה

וַ + יִּסֹּ֖ב

וַֽ + יַּעֲמֹֽד

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֔לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

סֹ֖בHebrew verb

הִתְיַצֵּ֣בHebrew verb

כֹּ֑הHebrew adverb

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּסֹּ֖בHebrew verb

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲמֹֽדHebrew 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

הַtheמֶּ֔לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

to turn: turnTurn about, go around, surround.סָבַב vb . turn about , go around , surround Qal turn , intrans. march , or walk , around go partly round , circle , skirt make a round , or circuit , go about to surround , encompass Niph . turn oneself against, close round upon turn round (from a direct course) esp. of boundary: turn round from, toward pass. be turned over to, into the power of Pi . to change , transform , the aspect of the matter Po‛ . encompass (with protection) come about , assemble round march or go about enclose , envelop Hiph . turn (trans.), cause to turn bring over (i.e. to allegiance) turn into , of changing name = bring round , of changing name cause to go around surround with (acc.) wall perh. also encompass (as foe) Hoph . be turned , of cart wheel surrounded , i.e. set , of jewelsScroll for more

to standSet, station oneself, take one's stand.[ יָצַב ] vb . only Hithp . set or station oneself , take one's standScroll for more

thusThus, here.כֹּה demonstr.adv . thus , here of manner, thus of place, here of time, hithertoScroll for more

וַandיִּסֹּ֖בto turn: turnTurn about, go around, surround.סָבַב vb . turn about , go around , surround Qal turn , intrans. march , or walk , around go partly round , circle , skirt make a round , or circuit , go about to surround , encompass Niph . turn oneself against, close round upon turn round (from a direct course) esp. of boundary: turn round from, toward pass. be turned over to, into the power of Pi . to change , transform , the aspect of the matter Po‛ . encompass (with protection) come about , assemble round march or go about enclose , envelop Hiph . turn (trans.), cause to turn bring over (i.e. to allegiance) turn into , of changing name = bring round , of changing name cause to go around surround with (acc.) wall perh. also encompass (as foe) Hoph . be turned , of cart wheel surrounded , i.e. set , of jewelsScroll for more

וַֽandיַּעֲמֹֽדto stand: standTake one's stand, stand.עָמַד 620 take one's stand , stand Qal 435 take one's stand , and (esp. pt.) stand , be in a standing attitude stand forth take a stand against, in opposition to present oneself before attend upon , be(come) servant of stand afar stand (silent) stand (appealingly) stand , subj. רֶגֶל stand , of water stand still , stop , cease moving = be inactive = be attentive stop , cease doing a thing tarry , delay remain continue , abide endure be steadfast persist make a stand , hold one's ground stand upright arise , appear , come on the scene stand forth , appear = come into being rise up as foe rare usages Hiph . 83 station , set cause to stand firm cause to stand up , set up , erect present one before king appoint other meanings Hoph . be presentedScroll for more

And behold

the Cushite

came

and … said

the Cushite

Tidings for

my lord

the king

for

hath avenged thee

Jehovah

this day

of

all

them that rose up

against thee

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וְהִנֵּ֥הveh-hee-NEH

הַכּוּשִׁ֖יhah-koo-SHEE

בָּ֑אbah

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַכּוּשִׁ֗יhah-koo-SHEE

יִתְבַּשֵּׂר֙yeet-bah-SEHR

אֲדֹנִ֣יah-doh-NEE

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

כִּֽיkee

שְׁפָטְךָ֤sheh-fah-teh-CHAH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

הַיּ֔וֹםhah-YOHM

מִיַּ֖דmee-YAHD

כָּלkohl

הַקָּמִ֥יםhah-kah-MEEM

עָלֶֽיךָah-LAY-chah

Letters

וְ + הִנֵּ֥ה

הַ + כּוּשִׁ֖י

בָּ֑א

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

הַ + כּוּשִׁ֗י

יִתְבַּשֵּׂר֙

אֲדֹנִ֣ + י

הַ + מֶּ֔לֶךְ

כִּֽי

שְׁפָטְ + ךָ֤

יהוה

הַ + יּ֔וֹם

מִ + יַּ֖ד

כָּל

הַ + קָּמִ֥ים

עָלֶֽי + ךָ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּ֥הHebrew interjection

הַHebrew prefixכּוּשִׁ֖יname of a people of a place

בָּ֑אHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixכּוּשִׁ֗יname of a people of a place

יִתְבַּשֵּׂר֙Hebrew verb

אֲדֹנִ֣Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֔לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

שְׁפָטְHebrew verbךָ֤object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

יהוהname of a title or other name

הַHebrew prefixיּ֔וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

מִHebrew prefixיַּ֖דHebrew noun

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixקָּמִ֥יםHebrew verb

עָלֶֽיHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

הַtheכּוּשִׁ֖יEthiopianכּוּשִׁי adj.gent . sg. agreeing with noun = subst., a Cushite id. c. art., the Cushite , of Joab’s adjutant pl. = subst.Scroll 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

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

הַtheכּוּשִׁ֗יEthiopianכּוּשִׁי adj.gent . sg. agreeing with noun = subst., a Cushite id. c. art., the Cushite , of Joab’s adjutant pl. = subst.Scroll for more

to bear tidingsBear tidings.[ בָּשַׂר ] vb . bear tidings Pi . gladden with good tidings bear tidings herald as glad tidings Hithp . receive good tidingsScroll for more

אֲדֹנִ֣lordLord.אָדוֹן n.m . lord ( אֲדֹנִי , אֲדֹנַי , אֲדֹנָי are variations of Mass. pointing to distinguish divine reference fr. human. Pl., with few exc. an intens. pl. of rank; word takes sf. as pl. in all other pers.; so doubtless here. Orig. reading prob. in all cases אֲדֹנַי ; אֲדֹנִי now found in J 51 t.)יmyScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֔לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

שְׁפָטְto judgeJudge, govern.שָׁפַט 185 vb . judge , govern Qal act as law-giver , judge , governor specif. decide controversy , discriminate betw. persons, in civil, political, domestic and religious questions execute judgment Niph . recipr., enter into controversy , plead pass. be judged Pô‛el = my opponent-at-lawךָ֤youScroll 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

הַtheיּ֔וֹםdayDay.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

מִfromיַּ֖דhandHand.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

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

הַtheקָּמִ֥יםto 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

עָלֶֽיuponHeight.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 byךָyouScroll for more

And … said

the king

unto

the Cushite

Is it well

with the young man

Absalom

And … answered

the Cushite

be

as that young man

The enemies

of my lord

the king

and all

that

rise up

against thee

to do … hurt

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙hah-MEH-lech

אֶלel

הַכּוּשִׁ֔יhah-koo-SHEE

הֲשָׁל֥וֹםhah-shah-LOHM

לַנַּ֖עַרlah-NAH-ahr

לְאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםleh-ahv-shah-LOHM

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הַכּוּשִׁ֗יhah-koo-SHEE

יִהְי֤וּyeeh-YOO

כַנַּ֨עַר֙chah-NAH-ahr

אֹֽיְבֵי֙oh-yeh-VAY

אֲדֹנִ֣יah-doh-NEE

הַמֶּ֔לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

וְכֹ֛לveh-CHOHL

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

קָ֥מוּKAH-moo

עָלֶ֖יךָah-LAY-chah

לְרָעָֽהleh-rah-AH

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

הַ + מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙

אֶל

הַ + כּוּשִׁ֔י

הֲ + שָׁל֥וֹם

לַ + [הַ] + נַּ֖עַר

לְ + אַבְשָׁל֑וֹם

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

הַ + כּוּשִׁ֗י

יִהְי֤וּ

כַ + [הַ] + נַּ֨עַר֙

אֹֽיְבֵי֙

אֲדֹנִ֣ + י

הַ + מֶּ֔לֶךְ

וְ + כֹ֛ל

אֲשֶׁר

קָ֥מוּ

עָלֶ֖י + ךָ

לְ + רָעָֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixכּוּשִׁ֔יname of a people of a place

הֲHebrew prefixשָׁל֥וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixנַּ֖עַרHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixכּוּשִׁ֗יname of a people of a place

יִהְי֤וּHebrew verb

כַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixנַּ֨עַר֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֹֽיְבֵי֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֲדֹנִ֣Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֔לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionכֹ֛לHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

קָ֥מוּHebrew verb

עָלֶ֖יHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

לְHebrew prefixרָעָֽהHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

הַtheמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

הַtheכּוּשִׁ֔יEthiopianכּוּשִׁי adj.gent . sg. agreeing with noun = subst., a Cushite id. c. art., the Cushite , of Joab’s adjutant pl. = subst.Scroll for more

הֲquestion markerשָׁל֥וֹםpeaceCompleteness, soundness, welfare, peace.שָׁלוֹם 237 n.m . completeness , soundness , welfare , peace completeness in no. safety , soundness , in body welfare , health , prosperity peace , quiet , tranquility , contentment peace , friendship peace from war as adj. those at peace with himScroll for more

לַto/for[הַ]theנַּ֖עַרyouthBoy, lad, youth, retainer.נַ֫עַר 239 n.m . 1. boy , lad , youth . 2. retainer (not in P) boy , lad , youth (c. 133 t.) servant , retainer (c. 105 t.)Scroll for more

לְto/forאַבְשָׁל֑וֹםAbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

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

הַtheכּוּשִׁ֗יEthiopianכּוּשִׁי adj.gent . sg. agreeing with noun = subst., a Cushite id. c. art., the Cushite , of Joab’s adjutant pl. = subst.Scroll 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

כַlike/as[הַ]theנַּ֨עַר֙youthBoy, lad, youth, retainer.נַ֫עַר 239 n.m . 1. boy , lad , youth . 2. retainer (not in P) boy , lad , youth (c. 133 t.) servant , retainer (c. 105 t.)Scroll for more

enemy[ אָיַב ] 283 vb . be hostile to ( enemy = אֹיֵב )Scroll for more

אֲדֹנִ֣lordLord.אָדוֹן n.m . lord ( אֲדֹנִי , אֲדֹנַי , אֲדֹנָי are variations of Mass. pointing to distinguish divine reference fr. human. Pl., with few exc. an intens. pl. of rank; word takes sf. as pl. in all other pers.; so doubtless here. Orig. reading prob. in all cases אֲדֹנַי ; אֲדֹנִי now found in J 51 t.)יmyScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֔לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

וְandכֹ֛לallThe 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

which

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

עָלֶ֖יuponHeight.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 byךָyouScroll for more

לְto/forרָעָֽהdistress: evilEvil, misery, distress, injury.רָעָה 310 n.f . evil , misery , distress , injury evil , misery , distress evil , injury , wrong ethical evilScroll for more

And … was much moved

the king

and went up

to

the chamber

over the gate

and wept

and … thus

he said

as he went

O my son

Absalom

my son

Absalom

would

I had died

The ASV does not translate this word.

for thee

O Absalom

my son

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וַיִּרְגַּ֣זvah-yeer-GAHZ

הַמֶּ֗לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

וַיַּ֛עַלvah-YAH-ahl

עַלahl

עֲלִיַּ֥תah-lee-YAHT

הַשַּׁ֖עַרhah-SHAH-ahr

וַיֵּ֑בְךְּvah-YEV-keh

וְכֹ֣הveh-CHOH

אָמַ֣רah-MAHR

בְּלֶכְתּ֗וֹbeh-lech-TOH

בְּנִ֤יbeh-NEE

אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙ahv-shah-LOHM

בְּנִ֣יbeh-NEE

בְנִ֣יveh-NEE

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹםahv-shah-LOHM

מִֽיmee

יִתֵּ֤ןyee-TEN

מוּתִי֙moo-TEE

אֲנִ֣יah-NEE

תַחְתֶּ֔יךָtahch-TAY-chah

אַבְשָׁל֖וֹםahv-shah-LOHM

בְּנִ֥יbeh-NEE

בְנִֽיveh-NEE

Letters

וַ + יִּרְגַּ֣ז

הַ + מֶּ֗לֶךְ

וַ + יַּ֛עַל

עַל

עֲלִיַּ֥ת

הַ + שַּׁ֖עַר

וַ + יֵּ֑בְךְּ

וְ + כֹ֣ה

אָמַ֣ר

בְּ + לֶכְתּ֗ + וֹ

בְּנִ֤ + י

אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙

בְּנִ֣ + י

בְנִ֣ + י

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם

מִֽי

יִתֵּ֤ן

מוּתִ + י֙

אֲנִ֣י

תַחְתֶּ֔י + ךָ

אַבְשָׁל֖וֹם

בְּנִ֥ + י

בְנִֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּרְגַּ֣זHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֗לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֛עַלHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

עֲלִיַּ֥תHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixשַּׁ֖עַרHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֑בְךְּHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionכֹ֣הHebrew adverb

אָמַ֣רHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixלֶכְתּ֗Hebrew verbוֹsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְּנִ֤Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙name of a person

בְּנִ֣Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

בְנִ֣Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

אַבְשָׁל֔וֹםname of a person

מִֽיHebrew interrogative

יִתֵּ֤ןHebrew verb

מוּתִHebrew verbי֙subject suffix, 1st person singular

אֲנִ֣יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

תַחְתֶּ֔יHebrew noun, masculineךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אַבְשָׁל֖וֹםname of a person

בְּנִ֥Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

בְנִֽHebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּרְגַּ֣זto trembleBe agitated, quiver, quake, be excited, perturbed.רָגַז vb . be agitated , quiver , quake , be excited , perturbed Qal quake Hiph . cause to quake , disquiet , enrage Hithp . excite oneselfScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֗לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

וַandיַּ֛עַלto 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

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

upper roomRoof-chamber.עֲלִיָּה n.f . roof-chamberScroll for more

הַtheשַּׁ֖עַרgateGate.שַׁ֫עַר 373 n.m . gateScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֑בְךְּto weepWeep, bewail.בָּכָה 114 vb . weep , bewail Qal weep weep bitterly weep upon bewail in sense of burden, annoy with weeping of penitent weeping Pi . lament ; bewailScroll for more

וְandכֹ֣הthusThus, here.כֹּה demonstr.adv . thus , here of manner, thus of place, here of time, hithertoScroll 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

בְּin/on/withלֶכְתּ֗to 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 backוֹheScroll for more

בְּנִ֤son: 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 ageיmyScroll for more

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

בְּנִ֣son: 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 ageיmyScroll for more

בְנִ֣son: 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 ageיmyScroll for more

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll 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

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

מוּתִto dieDie.מוּת vb . die Qal die , of natural or other causes die as a penalty = be put to death Po‛lel . kill , put to death , despatch (intens.) Hiph . abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man subj. God, by inflicting penalty of animals killing men bring to a premature death Hoph . be killed , put to deathי֙IScroll for more

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

תַחְתֶּ֔יunderneath: underThe under part, underneath, below, instead of.תַּחַת n.[m.] the under part , hence as adv. accus . and prep . underneath , below , instead ofךָyouScroll for more

AbsalomMy father is peace.אֲבִישָׁלוֹם n.pr.m . ( my father is peace ) Rehob.’s father-in-law 3rd son of DvdScroll for more

בְּנִ֥son: 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 ageיmyScroll for more

בְנִֽson: 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 ageיmyScroll for more