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| 2 | 1SA | front | intro | z2ar | 0 | # Introduction to 1 Samuel<br>## Part 1: General Introduction<br><br>### Outline of 1 Samuel<br><br>1. Samuel as judge over Israel (1:1–7:17)<br>- Samuel as a child (1:1–3:21)<br>- Shiloh priesthood; the fall and death of Eli the priest (4:1–22)<br>- The ark of God and the war with the Philistines (5:1–6:21)<br>- Mizpah; Samuel’s rule over Israel (7:1–17)<br>1. Saul and Samuel (8:1–15:35)<br>- Samuel lets the people seek a king (8:1–22)<br>- Saul anointed king (9:1–10:27)<br>- Battle and victory over the Ammonites (11:1–15)<br>- Samuel’s farewell (12:1–25)<br>- Saul’s weakness and failures (13:1–15:35)<br>1. David and his conflicts with Saul (16:1–31:13)<br>- God’s choice of David to be king (16:1–23)<br>- David fights Goliath (17:1–58)<br>- Saul’s jealousy of David; David and Jonathan (18:1–20:42)<br>- David in the wilderness; David in Philistia (21:1–30:31)<br>- Death of Saul (31:1–13)<br><br>### What is the Book of 1 Samuel about?<br><br>The Book of 1 Samuel is about Samuel, Saul, and David. Samuel was the last of the judges over Israel. Saul was the first king of Israel. Much of the book is about how Saul became king, then how he later sinned against God and died. God chose David to be king after Saul. This book shows how God protected David when Saul tried to kill him.<br><br>### How should the title of this book be translated?<br><br>Translators can use the traditional title “1 Samuel” or “First Samuel.” Or, translators may consider a clearer title such as “The First Book About Samuel, Saul, and David.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])<br><br>### What is the purpose of the Book of 1 Samuel?<br><br>The purpose of 1 Samuel is to give an account of the events leading up to David becoming king of Israel. In 1 Samuel, the twelve tribes of Israel unite under the first king of Israel, Saul. But Saul does not obey Yahweh’s commands. So God uses Samuel to choose David as a king who will trust and obey Yahweh.<br><br>### Who wrote the Book of 1 Samuel?<br><br>It is uncertain who wrote 1 Samuel. It may have been someone alive soon after King Solomon died. When Solomon died, the kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms. The author probably lived in the southern kingdom of Judah. A descendant of David continued to rule over the southern kingdom. The author may have written 1 Samuel to defend David’s right to be king. This would prove that David’s descendant was the rightful king of God’s people.<br><br>## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts<br><br>### Who is “Yahweh’s anointed”?<br><br>The writer of 1 Samuel often speaks of “Yahweh’s anointed.” This refers to the one whom Yahweh chose to be the king of his people. Also, the phrase “Yahweh’s anointed” would make later readers think about the future descendant of David who would become king of God’s people. This person who Yahweh chose would be known as the Messiah. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/anoint]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/christ]])<br><br>## Part 3: Important Translation Issues<br><br>### What are curses, as found in 1 Samuel and elsewhere?<br><br>A curse is a strong statement a person makes to cause bad things to happen to the person or thing being cursed. A curse usually has this pattern: “May God do so to you, and even more, if you hide anything from me of all the words that he spoke to you” (1 Sam. 3:17). Other instances of curses in 1 and 2 Samuel are found in 1 Sam 14:44; 20:13; 25:22; 2 Sam 3:9, 35; and 19:13. The translator should represent a curse in the project language in as strong a way as possible.<br><br>### How is the name “Israel” used in the Bible?<br><br>The name “Israel” is used in many different ways in the Bible. Jacob was the son of Isaac. God changed his name to Israel. The descendants of Jacob became a nation also called Israel. Eventually, the nation of Israel split into two kingdoms. The northern kingdom was named Israel. The southern kingdom was named Judah. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/israel]])<br><br>The Book of 1 Samuel has two references to Israel and Judah ([1 Samuel 17:52](../17/52.md), [1 Samuel 18:16](../18/16.md)). However, these references appear in the text long before the two kingdoms split apart. It seems clear that the references to Israel and Judah are in the text because the author wrote at a time after the kingdoms split. He wanted the readers to understand that all the twelve tribes had supported David.<br><br>### What is the meaning of the phrase “to this day”?<br><br>This phrase was used by the narrator to refer to the time when he was writing. The translator should be aware that “to this day” refers to a time already passed. He must avoid giving the impression that the present day of the translation’s readers is meant. The translator might decide to say, “to this day, at the time when this is being written” or “to this day, at the time of writing.” This phrase occurs in 1 Samuel 5:5; 6:18: 27:6; 30:25. | |||
| 3 | 1SA | 1 | intro | cj3l | 0 | # 1 Samuel 01 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter introduces Samuel. It is the beginning of the section 1 Samuel 1-7 which tells about Samuel, the religious leader of Israel.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Two wives<br>This was a common practice in the ancient Near East. It was against the law of Moses. The men of Israel would have sinned if they married more than one woman. This type of marriage always creates problems because of jealousy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jealous]])<br><br>### “Pay his vow”<br>It was customary for Israelites to promise God to make a sacrifice to him if God answered special prayers. Making such a sacrifice was called paying one’s vow. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/vow]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Idioms<br><br>When Hannah wanted to assure Eli she was telling the truth, she used the idiom “as you live.” This is a type of oath formula meaning “I promise you I am telling the truth.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])<br><br>The author also uses the phrase “call to mind.” This is a common idiom meaning “remember.” | |||
| 4 | 1SA | 1 | 1 | xa1t | translate-names | 0 | Ramathaim | This is the name of a small village possibly located eight kilometers northwest of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 5 | 1SA | 1 | 1 | mwm2 | translate-names | 0 | the Zuphites | This is the name of a people group that descended from Zuph. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 6 | 1SA | 1 | 1 | cjl8 | translate-names | 0 | Elkanah … Jeroham … Elihu … Tohu … Zuph | These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 7 | 1SA | 1 | 2 | g5tk | translate-names | 0 | Peninnah | This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 8 | 1SA | 1 | 3 | zzb5 | 0 | This man | “This man” refers to Elkanah. | ||
| 9 | 1SA | 1 | 3 | wr8l | 0 | Yahweh | This is the name of God that he revealed to his people in the Old Testament. See the translationWord page about Yahweh concerning how to translate this. | ||
| 10 | 1SA | 1 | 3 | w8se | translate-names | 0 | Eli, Hophni and Phinehas | These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 11 | 1SA | 1 | 5 | xq4v | translate-names | 0 | Hannah | This is a woman’s name. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 1:2](../01/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 12 | 1SA | 1 | 5 | b7ri | 0 | closed her womb | “made her barren” or “prevented her from becoming pregnant” | ||
| 13 | 1SA | 1 | 6 | f5cg | 0 | Her rival provoked her severely | The other wife would often grieve and shame Hannah. | ||
| 14 | 1SA | 1 | 7 | bzk3 | 0 | her rival | This is Peninnah, the other wife of Elkanah. A rival is someone who competes against another person. In this case Peninnah was competing against Hannah to try to get Elkanah to love her best. | ||
| 15 | 1SA | 1 | 8 | nz4v | figs-rquestion | 0 | Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not better to you than ten sons? | These rhetorical questions can be translated as statements, if necessary. Alternate translation: “Hannah, you should not weep. You should eat, and your heart should be glad because I am better to you than ten sons!” or “You have little reason for sadness. I favor you and that should be enough.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 16 | 1SA | 1 | 8 | tt3y | figs-hyperbole | 0 | than ten sons | Elkanah is exaggerating to emphasize how important Hannah is to him. Alternate translation: “than any son could be” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |
| 17 | 1SA | 1 | 9 | s3gh | 0 | General Information: | Hannah begins to pray to Yahweh, and Eli watches. | ||
| 18 | 1SA | 1 | 9 | kgv8 | figs-explicit | 0 | Hannah rose up after | Implicit information here can be made explicit. Either Hannah’s tent was next to the tabernacle tent or she walked from her tent to the tabernacle to pray. Alternate translation: “Hannah rose up and went to the house of Yahweh to pray after” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 19 | 1SA | 1 | 9 | hic6 | translate-names | 0 | Now Eli the priest | “Now” is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the author tells about a new person in the story. This person is the priest Eli. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 20 | 1SA | 1 | 9 | qdl6 | 0 | the temple of Yahweh | The “temple” was actually a tent, but it was where the people worshiped, so it is best to translate as “temple” here. | ||
| 21 | 1SA | 1 | 10 | b85f | figs-explicit | 0 | She was deeply distressed | Hannah was deeply troubled or grieved because of not having any children and being ridiculed regularly by Peninnah, her husband’s other wife. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 22 | 1SA | 1 | 11 | peh3 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Hannah’s prayer to Yahweh continues. | ||
| 23 | 1SA | 1 | 11 | ri9r | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | the affliction of your servant | The abstract noun **affliction** can be translated as a verbal phrase. This refers either to: (1) Hannah being unable to become pregnant. Alternate translation: “how I am suffering because I cannot become pregnant” or (2) the way Peninnah always insulted her. Alternate translation: “how that woman is afflicting me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 24 | 1SA | 1 | 11 | l71a | 0 | call me to mind | This is a special plea to God to take action on Hannah’s behalf. God does know what is happening to Hannah; he has not forgotten. | ||
| 25 | 1SA | 1 | 11 | ee3h | figs-parallelism | 0 | do not forget your servant | This phrase says almost the same thing as “call me to mind.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 26 | 1SA | 1 | 12 | js4q | translate-names | 0 | Eli watched her | Eli was the chief priest, so he was in the tabernacle of God and in charge of it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 27 | 1SA | 1 | 15 | qnz5 | 0 | I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit | “I am a woman who is deeply sad” | ||
| 28 | 1SA | 1 | 15 | fzi6 | figs-idiom | 0 | pouring out my soul before Yahweh | This is an idiom that means “telling Yahweh my deepest emotions.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 29 | 1SA | 1 | 16 | a5rz | figs-123person | 0 | Do not consider your servant to be | Hannah speaks of herself in the second person to show her humility. It can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: “Do not consider me, your servant, to be” or “Do not consider me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 30 | 1SA | 1 | 16 | lf9r | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | I have been speaking out of the abundance of my great concern and provocation | This is another way of saying that she has a “sorrowful spirit,” as in 1:15. The abstract nouns “abundance,” “concern,” and “provocation” can be translated as adjectives and verbs. Alternate translation: “I have been speaking because I am very sad, and my rival has greatly provoked me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 31 | 1SA | 1 | 16 | j8n8 | figs-doublet | 0 | concern and provocation | These words both mean that Hannah is sad and annoyed because her rival has been provoking her. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]]) | |
| 32 | 1SA | 1 | 16 | t7tp | 0 | concern | Peninnah irritates and annoys her. | ||
| 33 | 1SA | 1 | 16 | l6kn | 0 | provocation | Hannah is referring to the grief and shame she feels because Peninnah is being cruel to her. | ||
| 34 | 1SA | 1 | 17 | a5u2 | 0 | Then Eli answered | Eli was the head priest residing over the tabernacle. | ||
| 35 | 1SA | 1 | 18 | sl27 | figs-123person | 0 | Let your servant find | Hannah speaks of herself in the second person to show respect for Eli, the head priest. This can be stated in the first person. Alternate translation: “Let me, your servant, find” or “Let me find” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 36 | 1SA | 1 | 18 | tu8x | figs-metonymy | 0 | find favor in your eyes | Here “find favor” is an idiom that means be approved of or that he is pleased with her. Here the eyes are a metonym for sight, and seeing represents judging or deciding the value of something. Alternate translation: “evaluated me and approve” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 37 | 1SA | 1 | 18 | us1u | figs-synecdoche | 0 | ate; her face was | Here “her face” represents Hannah herself. You can make this a separate sentence, if needed. Alternate translation: “ate. She was” or “ate. People could see that she was” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 38 | 1SA | 1 | 19 | rw2y | figs-euphemism | 0 | Elkanah knew Hannah | This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “Elkanah had sexual relations with Hannah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 39 | 1SA | 1 | 19 | r2kg | 0 | remembered her | God knew what was happening to Hannah; he had not forgotten her. See how you translated similar words in [1 Samuel 1:11](../01/11.md). | ||
| 40 | 1SA | 1 | 20 | n484 | 0 | Hannah conceived | “Hannah became pregnant” | ||
| 41 | 1SA | 1 | 21 | v7jy | figs-metonymy | 0 | his house | The word “house” is a metonym for the people who lived in the house. Alternate translation: “his family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 42 | 1SA | 1 | 22 | n9zg | 0 | is weaned | stops drinking milk and starts eating only solid food | ||
| 43 | 1SA | 1 | 22 | ui7y | 0 | he may appear before Yahweh and live there forever | Hannah had promised God that she would allow Samuel to live and work with Eli the priest in the temple ([1 Samuel 1:11](../01/11.md)). | ||
| 44 | 1SA | 1 | 23 | t6a9 | 0 | nursed her son | “gave her son milk” | ||
| 45 | 1SA | 1 | 24 | u3ax | translate-bvolume | 0 | ephah | An ephah is about 22 liters of dry material. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]]) | |
| 46 | 1SA | 1 | 24 | dn9w | 0 | bottle | Wine was kept in animal skins, not glass bottles. | ||
| 47 | 1SA | 1 | 26 | r835 | figs-idiom | 0 | Oh, my master! As you live, my master | Here the idiom “As you live” shows that Hannah is being sincere and truthful. Alternate translation: “Sir, what I am going to tell you is certainly true” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 48 | 1SA | 1 | 27 | m76r | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | has given me my petition which I asked of him | The noun “petition” refers to a formal request for another person to do something. It can be translated with a verb. The idiom “to give a petition” means to do what the person requests. Alternate translation: “has agreed to do what I solemnly requested that he do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 49 | 1SA | 1 | 28 | fp77 | figs-activepassive | 0 | he is lent to Yahweh | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I am loaning him to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 50 | 1SA | 1 | 28 | f1d4 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | he worshiped Yahweh | This could mean: (1) “He” refers to Elkanah or (2) “he” is a synecdoche referring to both Elkanah and his family. Alternate translation: “Elkanah and his family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 51 | 1SA | 2 | intro | fe7v | 0 | # 1 Samuel 02 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with Hannah’s poetic prayer in 2:1-10 .<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Hannah’s song of praise to God<br><br>This song is about how God protects the weak and strengthens them. He humbles the rich, provides for the poor, and defeats his enemies.<br><br>### Eli’s Sons<br><br>Eli, the chief priest, had two sons. They were ungodly priests who continually sinned and did not honor God. Eli corrected them but they did not listen. A prophet warned Eli that God would stop his family from being priests and his sons would both die on the same day. At the same time, Samuel was growing up and serving God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>This chapter has many figures of speech because the first part of the chapter is a song and the last part of the chapter is a prophecy. Songs and prophecy tend to have many figures of speech.<br><br>### Synecdoches<br><br>“My heart” and “my mouth” are synecdoches referencing the speaker. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])<br><br>### Metonymies<br><br>Body parts are often used to stand for activities involving that part of the body. “The feet of his faithful people” is a metonym meaning what they are doing or where they are going. Place names are often used for people in that place such as “the ends of the earth” meaning the people living in the ends of the earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])<br><br>### Metaphors<br><br>Hannah used many military metaphors: “rock,” representing protection; “the bows of the mighty men are broken,” representing military defeat; “the horn of his anointed,” representing the power of the one that God has chosen to be king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])<br><br>### Rhetorical questions<br><br>God used three rhetorical questions to correct and condemn Eli. “Did I not reveal myself to the house of your ancestor, when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh’s house?” “Why then do you scorn my offerings that I required in the place where I live?” “Why do you honor your sons above me by making yourselves fat with the best of every offering of my people Israel?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |||
| 52 | 1SA | 2 | 1 | e9ks | figs-parallelism | 0 | General Information: | Hannah recites a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 53 | 1SA | 2 | 1 | aq77 | 0 | My heart exults | “I have great joy” | ||
| 54 | 1SA | 2 | 1 | j5ts | 0 | in Yahweh | “because of who Yahweh is” or “because Yahweh is so great” | ||
| 55 | 1SA | 2 | 1 | s8ym | figs-metaphor | 0 | My horn is exalted | A horn is a symbol of strength. Alternate translation: “I am now strong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 56 | 1SA | 2 | 2 | v6e5 | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 57 | 1SA | 2 | 2 | tvt6 | figs-metaphor | 0 | there is no rock like our God | This is another way of saying that God is strong and faithful. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 58 | 1SA | 2 | 2 | xqh2 | 0 | rock | This is a rock large enough to hide behind or to stand on and so be high above one’s enemies. | ||
| 59 | 1SA | 2 | 3 | k2up | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. She speaks as if other people were listening to her. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 60 | 1SA | 2 | 3 | l38w | 0 | no arrogance | “no arrogant words” | ||
| 61 | 1SA | 2 | 3 | tzn5 | figs-activepassive | 0 | by him actions are weighed | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he weighs people’s actions” or “he understands why people act as they do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 62 | 1SA | 2 | 4 | v82q | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 63 | 1SA | 2 | 4 | rd1s | 0 | The bow of the mighty men are broken | This could mean: (1) the bows themselves are broken or (2) the men who carry the bows are prevented from acting. Alternate translation: “Mighty bowmen are kept from acting” | ||
| 64 | 1SA | 2 | 4 | re5w | figs-activepassive | 0 | The bow of the mighty men are broken | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh breaks the bows of the mighty men” or “Yahweh can make even the strongest of people weak” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 65 | 1SA | 2 | 4 | nr6l | figs-metaphor | 0 | those who stumble put on strength like a belt | This metaphor means they will no longer stumble, but their strength will remain with them as tightly as a belt. Alternate translation: “he will make those who stumble strong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 66 | 1SA | 2 | 4 | u785 | 0 | put on … a belt | This is the general term for putting something around one’s waist to prepare for work. | ||
| 67 | 1SA | 2 | 5 | t7ag | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 68 | 1SA | 2 | 5 | q5su | 0 | gives birth to seven | “gives birth to seven children” | ||
| 69 | 1SA | 2 | 5 | uun5 | 0 | languishes | becomes weak and sad and lonely | ||
| 70 | 1SA | 2 | 6 | rlw4 | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 71 | 1SA | 2 | 6 | wy38 | figs-merism | 0 | Yahweh kills … brings to life … brings down … raises up | Yahweh is in control of everything. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]) | |
| 72 | 1SA | 2 | 7 | rdi6 | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 73 | 1SA | 2 | 7 | p7gh | figs-merism | 0 | makes some people poor … some rich … humbles … lifts up | Yahweh is in control of everything. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]) | |
| 74 | 1SA | 2 | 8 | ui1h | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 75 | 1SA | 2 | 8 | x5qk | figs-metaphor | 0 | out of the dust … from the ash heap | These are metaphors for the lowest position in society. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 76 | 1SA | 2 | 8 | kfa7 | 0 | the needy | people who do not have the things that they need | ||
| 77 | 1SA | 2 | 9 | n8u2 | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 78 | 1SA | 2 | 9 | qa5r | figs-metonymy | 0 | guard the feet of his faithful people | Here “feet” is a metonym for the way a person walks, which in turn is a metaphor for the way a person decides how to live his life. Alternate translation: “keep his faithful people from making foolish decisions” or “enable his faithful people to make wise decisions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 79 | 1SA | 2 | 9 | c576 | figs-euphemism | 0 | the wicked will be put to silence in darkness | This polite way of saying that Yahweh will kill the wicked can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will put the wicked to silence in darkness” or “Yahweh will put the wicked in the dark and silent world of the dead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 80 | 1SA | 2 | 9 | tij9 | figs-idiom | 0 | the wicked will be put to silence | The words “be put to silence” are an idiom for “be made silent.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will make them silent” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 81 | 1SA | 2 | 9 | ms18 | 0 | by strength | “because he is strong” | ||
| 82 | 1SA | 2 | 10 | mph9 | figs-parallelism | 0 | Hannah continues to recite a song to Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | ||
| 83 | 1SA | 2 | 10 | k6zw | figs-activepassive | 0 | Those who oppose Yahweh will be broken | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will break those who oppose him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 84 | 1SA | 2 | 10 | q5jv | figs-idiom | 0 | broken to pieces | This idiom means “defeated.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 85 | 1SA | 2 | 10 | zja3 | figs-idiom | 0 | the ends of the earth | This is an idiom that means everywhere. Alternate translation: “the whole earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 86 | 1SA | 2 | 10 | ui4d | figs-metaphor | 0 | exalt the horn of his anointed | A horn is a symbol of strength. See how you translated similar words in [1 Samuel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: “he will make the leader he has chosen stronger than his enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 87 | 1SA | 2 | 10 | zv7z | figs-metaphor | 0 | his anointed | This speaks of the person that Yahweh chose and empowered for his purposes as if Yahweh had anointed the person with oil. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the one he has anointed” or “the one he has chosen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 88 | 1SA | 2 | 12 | q8jj | 0 | General Information: | When people would offer animals as sacrifices, they would first burn the animal’s fat and then boil the meat and eat it. | ||
| 89 | 1SA | 2 | 12 | xbf4 | 0 | did not know Yahweh | “did not listen to Yahweh” or “did not obey Yahweh” | ||
| 90 | 1SA | 2 | 13 | j81a | 0 | custom | A custom is an action that people regularly do. | ||
| 91 | 1SA | 2 | 14 | pa2z | 0 | into the pan, or kettle, or cauldron, or pot | These are containers in which food could be cooked. If your language does not have separate words for these items it can be stated more generally. Alternate translation: “into whatever the people were cooking the meat in” | ||
| 92 | 1SA | 2 | 14 | r3hj | 0 | pan | a small metal container for boiling and cooking | ||
| 93 | 1SA | 2 | 14 | ye8t | 0 | kettle | a large, heavy metal container for boiling and cooking | ||
| 94 | 1SA | 2 | 14 | y3g8 | 0 | cauldron | a large, heavy metal container for boiling and cooking | ||
| 95 | 1SA | 2 | 14 | u3la | 0 | pot | a clay container for cooking | ||
| 96 | 1SA | 2 | 15 | q7b6 | 0 | General Information: | When people would offer animals as sacrifices, they would first burn the animal’s fat and then boil the meat, give some to the priest, and eat the rest. | ||
| 97 | 1SA | 2 | 15 | a5zh | 0 | Worse, before | “They even did something worse than that. Before” | ||
| 98 | 1SA | 2 | 15 | j2my | figs-explicit | 0 | they burned | The person who actually did the burning can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “the man who was sacrificing took his sacrifice to the priests and the priests burned” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 99 | 1SA | 2 | 15 | f4np | 0 | Give meat to roast for the priest | “Give me some meat so I can give it to the priest so he can roast it” | ||
| 100 | 1SA | 2 | 15 | a5aa | 0 | roast | cook over a fire | ||
| 101 | 1SA | 2 | 15 | c19i | 0 | boiled | cooked in water | ||
| 102 | 1SA | 2 | 15 | y5r2 | 0 | raw | not cooked | ||
| 103 | 1SA | 2 | 17 | yx43 | 0 | despised Yahweh’s offering | The young men did not like Yahweh’s instructions regarding the offering and paid no attention to them. | ||
| 104 | 1SA | 2 | 20 | tc3y | 0 | because of the request she made of Yahweh | Hannah had asked Yahweh for a baby and promised him that she would give the baby to serve in the temple. | ||
| 105 | 1SA | 2 | 21 | k1xe | 0 | before Yahweh | This means where Yahweh could see him and Samuel could learn about Yahweh. | ||
| 106 | 1SA | 2 | 22 | lbj3 | figs-euphemism | 0 | they were lying with the women | This is a euphemism. Alternate translation: “they were having sexual relations with the women” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 107 | 1SA | 2 | 23 | tv62 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why do you do such things? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It is terrible that you do such things!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 108 | 1SA | 2 | 25 | lkz7 | figs-rquestion | 0 | who will speak for him? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “there is certainly no one who can speak for him.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 109 | 1SA | 2 | 25 | eb5j | 0 | speak for him | “ask Yahweh to have mercy on him” | ||
| 110 | 1SA | 2 | 25 | cvx3 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | the voice of their father | Here the father’s “voice” represents the father. Alternate translation: “their father” or “what their father said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 111 | 1SA | 2 | 27 | f6z6 | 0 | man of God | This phrase usually means a prophet of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “a man who hears and tells words from God” | ||
| 112 | 1SA | 2 | 27 | r882 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Did I not reveal myself … house? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should know that I revealed myself … house.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 113 | 1SA | 2 | 27 | k8sr | figs-metonymy | 0 | the house of your ancestor | The word “house” is a metonym for the people who lived in the house. Alternate translation: “the family of your ancestor” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 114 | 1SA | 2 | 27 | u541 | 0 | your ancestor | Aaron | ||
| 115 | 1SA | 2 | 28 | z66e | 0 | to go up to my altar, and to burn incense | This refers to making an offering to Yahweh. | ||
| 116 | 1SA | 2 | 28 | vv14 | figs-metonymy | 0 | to wear an ephod before me | The words “wear an ephod” are a metonym for the work of the priests who wear the ephod. Alternate translation: “to do what I had commanded the priests to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 117 | 1SA | 2 | 29 | tk44 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | The man of God continues to speak to Eli. | ||
| 118 | 1SA | 2 | 29 | rx55 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why, then, do you scorn my sacrifices … live? | This rhetorical question is a rebuke. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not scorn my sacrifices … where I live.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 119 | 1SA | 2 | 29 | ai4j | 0 | the place where I live | “the place where my people bring offerings to me” | ||
| 120 | 1SA | 2 | 29 | en93 | 0 | making yourselves fat with the best of every offering | The best part of the offering was to be burned up as an offering to Yahweh, but the priests were eating it. | ||
| 121 | 1SA | 2 | 30 | b5d5 | figs-metonymy | 0 | the house of your ancestor | The word “house” is a metonym for the people who lived in the house. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 2:27](../02/27.md). Alternate translation: “the family of your ancestor” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 122 | 1SA | 2 | 30 | url1 | figs-idiom | 0 | should walk before me | This is an idiom that means “live in obedience to me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 123 | 1SA | 2 | 30 | agt3 | 0 | Far be it from me to do this | “I will certainly not allow your family to serve me forever” | ||
| 124 | 1SA | 2 | 30 | hd3e | figs-irony | 0 | those who despise me will be lightly esteemed | The words “lightly esteemed” is an ironic euphemism for “greatly despised.” This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will lightly esteem those who despise me” or “I will greatly despise those who despise me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 125 | 1SA | 2 | 31 | wg4e | 0 | See | “Listen carefully to what I am about to say” or “What I am about to say is very important” | ||
| 126 | 1SA | 2 | 31 | h1ax | figs-euphemism | 0 | I will cut off your strength and the strength of your father’s house | The words “cut off … strength” are probably a euphemism for the death of strong, young men; the words “your father’s house” are a metonym for “your family.” Alternate translation: “I will kill you and all strong, young male descendants in your family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 127 | 1SA | 2 | 31 | l1i2 | 0 | be any old man | “be any old men” or “be any men who grow old” | ||
| 128 | 1SA | 2 | 33 | l8ta | 0 | cause your eyes to fail | “cause you to lose your eyesight” or “cause you to go blind” | ||
| 129 | 1SA | 2 | 35 | vaw9 | figs-idiom | 0 | I will raise up … a faithful priest | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “I will cause a man to become priest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 130 | 1SA | 2 | 35 | i1g2 | figs-idiom | 0 | for myself | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “to serve me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 131 | 1SA | 2 | 35 | zj6d | 0 | what is in my heart and in my soul | “what I want him to do and what I tell him to do” | ||
| 132 | 1SA | 2 | 35 | bg77 | figs-idiom | 0 | I will build him a sure house | Here “house” is an idiom used for “descendants.” Alternate translation: “I will ensure that he always has a descendant who serves as high priest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 133 | 1SA | 2 | 36 | tmh4 | 0 | him | the faithful priest whom God will raise up | ||
| 134 | 1SA | 2 | 36 | y912 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | so I can eat a piece of bread | Here “piece of bread” is used for “food. “Alternate translation: “so I can have something to eat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 135 | 1SA | 3 | intro | riy2 | 0 | # 1 Samuel 03 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### God speaks to Samuel<br><br>God spoke at night to Samuel when he was a small boy, telling him that he would punish Eli’s family. As Samuel grew up, God gave him many messages. People came from all over Israel to find out what God had to say.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metonymy<br><br>In order to show respect when talking to God, Samuel calls himself “your servant” when referring to himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])<br><br>### Idioms<br><br>One characteristic of prophecy is the use of figures of speech. In this passage there are two idioms: “ears will shake,” meaning “will shock everyone who hears” and “carry out,” meaning “do.” (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])<br><br>In order to be sure Samuel would tell him the whole truth, Eli used the standard formula for a curse: “may God do to you, and even more, if,” meaning “God will punish severely if the person does what the curse says he will do.” (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/curse]]) | |||
| 136 | 1SA | 3 | 1 | w5tu | 0 | Yahweh’s word was rare | “Yahweh did not often speak to people” | ||
| 137 | 1SA | 3 | 3 | vl1e | 0 | The lamp of God | This is the seven-candle lampstand in the holy place of the tabernacle that burned every day and through the night until it was empty. | ||
| 138 | 1SA | 3 | 3 | vv3t | 0 | the temple of Yahweh | The “temple” was actually a tent, but it was where the people worshiped, so it is best to translate the word as “temple” here. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 1:9](../01/09.md). | ||
| 139 | 1SA | 3 | 6 | mt8g | figs-metaphor | 0 | my son | Eli was not Samuel’s true father. Eli speaks as if he were Samuel’s father to show Samuel that he is not angry but that Samuel needs to listen to him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 140 | 1SA | 3 | 7 | s4pa | figs-activepassive | 0 | nor had any message from Yahweh ever been revealed to him | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “nor had Yahweh ever revealed any message to him” or “and Yahweh had never revealed any message to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 141 | 1SA | 3 | 9 | m2t2 | figs-pronouns | 0 | your servant is | Eli tells Samuel to speak to Yahweh as if Samuel were another person so that Samuel would show respect to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “I am” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 142 | 1SA | 3 | 10 | tcr3 | 0 | Yahweh came and stood | This could mean: (1) Yahweh actually appeared and stood before Samuel or (2) Yahweh made his presence known to Samuel. | ||
| 143 | 1SA | 3 | 10 | z33m | figs-pronouns | 0 | your servant is | Samuel speaks to Yahweh as if Samuel were another person to show respect to Yahweh. Alternate translation: “I am” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 144 | 1SA | 3 | 11 | huj9 | figs-idiom | 0 | at which the ears of everyone who hears it will tingle | Here “ears … will tingle” is an idiom that means everyone will be shocked by what they hear. Alternate translation: “that will shock everyone who hears it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 145 | 1SA | 3 | 11 | z6qj | 0 | tingle | This means to feel like someone is gently poking with small, sharp objects, usually because of the cold or because someone has slapped that body part with their hand. | ||
| 146 | 1SA | 3 | 12 | z75y | figs-merism | 0 | from beginning to end | This is a merism for completeness. Alternate translation: “absolutely everything” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]) | |
| 147 | 1SA | 3 | 13 | dp7i | 0 | brought a curse upon themselves | “did those things which Yahweh had said he would punish those who did them” | ||
| 148 | 1SA | 3 | 14 | x5qu | figs-activepassive | 0 | the sins of his house will never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “there is no sacrifice or offering that anyone can offer that will atone for the sins of his house” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 149 | 1SA | 3 | 14 | n75w | 0 | the sins of his house | “the sins that the people in his family have committed” | ||
| 150 | 1SA | 3 | 15 | ma13 | 0 | the house of Yahweh | The “house” was actually a tent, but it would be best to translate “house” here. | ||
| 151 | 1SA | 3 | 16 | p47b | figs-metaphor | 0 | my son | Eli was not Samuel’s true father. Eli speaks as if he were Samuel’s father to show Samuel that he is not angry but that Samuel needs to answer him. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 1:6](../01/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 152 | 1SA | 3 | 17 | w2ne | 0 | the word he spoke | “the message Yahweh gave” | ||
| 153 | 1SA | 3 | 17 | s4uq | figs-idiom | 0 | May God do so to you, and even more | This is an idiom to emphasize how serious Eli is. Alternate translation: “May God punish you the same way he said he will punish me, and even more” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 154 | 1SA | 3 | 19 | rz12 | figs-metaphor | 0 | he let none of his prophetic words fall to the ground | Here messages that do not come true are spoken of as if they fell to the ground. This can be stated positively. Alternate translation: “he made all the things he prophesied happen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 155 | 1SA | 3 | 20 | km4x | 0 | All Israel | “All the people in Israel” | ||
| 156 | 1SA | 3 | 20 | q8cs | figs-merism | 0 | from Dan to Beersheba | This is a merism for “in every part of the land.” Alternate translation: “from one end of the land to the other” or “from Dan in the very north to Beersheba in the very south” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]) | |
| 157 | 1SA | 3 | 20 | v6xm | figs-activepassive | 0 | Samuel was appointed | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh had appointed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 158 | 1SA | 4 | intro | a7dh | 0 | # 1 Samuel 04 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### The Ark of the Covenant in Philistine country<br><br>This chapter begins a new section on the Ark and the Philistines. It recounts two battles between Israel and the Philistines. In both battles, Israel was badly defeated and, in the second, the Ark was captured.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The Ark is captured<br><br>The Philistine army invaded Israel, and Israel’s army went to fight them but was defeated. Israel decided that if they took the Ark into the next battle, God would cause them to win. When Eli’s sons took the Ark into the next battle and the Philistines won the battle, they killed Eli’s two sons and captured the Ark. When Eli heard the Ark was captured, he fell over, broke his neck, and died. Hearing this news, his daughter-in-law named her baby “the glory has departed.”<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Rhetorical Question<br><br>The Philistines expressed their fear using a rhetorical question: “Who will protect us from the strength of this mighty God?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |||
| 159 | 1SA | 4 | 1 | ahq8 | translate-names | 0 | Ebenezer … Aphek | These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 160 | 1SA | 4 | 2 | in3q | figs-activepassive | 0 | Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Philistines defeated the Israelites and killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 161 | 1SA | 4 | 2 | c78l | translate-numbers | 0 | about four thousand men | Here the number four thousand is a round number. There may have been a few more than that or a few less than that. The word “about” shows that it is not an exact number. Alternate translation: “about 4,000 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 162 | 1SA | 4 | 3 | v2ec | 0 | the people | the soldiers who had been fighting the battle | ||
| 163 | 1SA | 4 | 3 | d9z9 | 0 | Why has Yahweh defeated us today before the Philistines? Let us bring … enemies | The elders truly did not know why Yahweh had defeated them, but they wrongly thought they knew how to make sure it did not happen again, by bringing the ark to be with them. | ||
| 164 | 1SA | 4 | 4 | s4ks | figs-explicit | 0 | who sits above the cherubim | You may need to make explicit that the cherubim are those on the lid of the ark of the covenant. The biblical writers often spoke of the ark of the covenant as if it were Yahweh’s footstool upon which he rested his feet as he sat on his throne in heaven above. Alternate translation: “who sits on his throne above the cherubim on the ark of the covenant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 165 | 1SA | 4 | 4 | vz4l | 0 | Phinehas | This Phinehas is not the same as the grandson of Aaron in Exodus and Numbers. | ||
| 166 | 1SA | 4 | 4 | w7gp | 0 | were there | were in Shiloh | ||
| 167 | 1SA | 4 | 5 | ym2q | figs-explicit | 0 | When the ark of the covenant of Yahweh came into the camp | “When the people carried the ark of the covenant of Yahweh into the camp” Some languages may need to add understood information to make the meaning clear. Alternate translation: “The people, along with Hophni and Phinehas, picked up the ark of the covenant of Yahweh and carried it into the camp. When the people carried the ark into the camp” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 168 | 1SA | 4 | 6 | hsc8 | 0 | the ark of Yahweh had come into the camp | “the people had carried the ark of Yahweh into the camp” | ||
| 169 | 1SA | 4 | 7 | hw97 | 0 | they said … They said | “they said to themselves … They said to each other” or “they said to each other … They said to each other.” The second clause clearly refers to what the Philistines said to each other. The first clause probably refers to what they thought, though it could also refer to what they said to each other. If possible, avoid stating who was spoken to. | ||
| 170 | 1SA | 4 | 7 | n37y | figs-pronouns | 0 | A god has come | The Philistines worshiped many gods, so they probably believed that one of those gods, or one whom they did not worship, had come into the camp. Another possible meaning is that they were speaking the proper name of the God of Israel: “Yahweh has come.” Because 4:8 speaks of “gods,” some translations read, “Gods have come,” that is, “It is gods who have come.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 171 | 1SA | 4 | 8 | xaq3 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Who will protect us from the strength of these mighty gods? | This rhetorical question is an expression of deep fear. It can be written as a statement. Alternate translation: “There is no one who can protect us from these mighty gods.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 172 | 1SA | 4 | 8 | rx6y | figs-pronouns | 0 | these mighty gods … the gods who attacked | Because the word “god” (or “God”) in 4:7 is singular, many translations read “this mighty god … the god who attacked,” referring to any one of many possible gods, or “this mighty God … the God who attacked,” using the proper name of the God of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 173 | 1SA | 4 | 9 | b9tg | figs-idiom | 0 | be men | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “be strong and fight” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 174 | 1SA | 4 | 10 | bt9k | figs-activepassive | 0 | Israel was defeated | This can be stated in active form. Also, “Israel” refers to the army of Israel. Alternate translation: “they defeated the army of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 175 | 1SA | 4 | 11 | s6sx | figs-activepassive | 0 | The ark of God was taken | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The Philistines also took the ark of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 176 | 1SA | 4 | 12 | x321 | 0 | clothes torn and earth on his head | This is a way to express deep mourning in Israelite culture. | ||
| 177 | 1SA | 4 | 13 | tx5e | figs-idiom | 0 | his heart trembled with concern | This is an idiom which means he was very fearful or terribly concerned about something. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 178 | 1SA | 4 | 13 | l3my | figs-metonymy | 0 | the whole city | This is a metonym for “all the people in the city.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 179 | 1SA | 4 | 14 | p7if | 0 | The man | “The man of Benjamin” | ||
| 180 | 1SA | 4 | 16 | c94p | figs-metaphor | 0 | my son | Eli was not the other man’s true father. Eli speaks as if he were the man’s father to show the man that he is not angry but that the man needs to answer him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 181 | 1SA | 4 | 17 | q67g | 0 | Israel fled from the Philistines | This is a general statement about what happened. The rest of the man’s words give details. | ||
| 182 | 1SA | 4 | 17 | knm8 | 0 | Also, there has been … people. Also, your two sons | “I will now tell you something worse … I will now tell you something worse” or “Not only has there been … people, but your two sons” | ||
| 183 | 1SA | 4 | 17 | b1fy | figs-activepassive | 0 | the ark of God has been taken | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Philistines have taken the ark of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 184 | 1SA | 4 | 18 | li8q | 0 | When he mentioned | “When the man of Benjamin mentioned” | ||
| 185 | 1SA | 4 | 18 | duf3 | 0 | mentioned | “spoke of” | ||
| 186 | 1SA | 4 | 18 | gqt1 | figs-activepassive | 0 | His neck was broken | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “His neck broke because he fell” or “He broke his neck when he fell” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 187 | 1SA | 4 | 19 | cm81 | 0 | his daughter-in-law | Eli’s daughter-in-law | ||
| 188 | 1SA | 4 | 19 | px5m | figs-activepassive | 0 | the ark of God was captured | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the Philistines had captured the ark of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 189 | 1SA | 4 | 20 | c6ct | 0 | take what they said to heart | “pay any attention to what they said” or “allow herself to feel better” | ||
| 190 | 1SA | 4 | 21 | eja5 | translate-names | 0 | Ichabod | The name is actually a phrase that means “no glory.” The name of a person sometimes reveals information about the person, place, or thing it refers to. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 191 | 1SA | 4 | 21 | b2am | figs-activepassive | 0 | for the ark of God had been captured | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “for the Philistines had captured the ark of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 192 | 1SA | 4 | 22 | pea3 | figs-activepassive | 0 | the ark of God has been captured | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “because the Philistines have captured the ark of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 193 | 1SA | 5 | intro | qnq6 | 0 | # 1 Samuel 05 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The story of the Ark of the Covenant in Philistia continues.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The Ark in the Philistine Cities<br><br>The Philistines took the Ark of God to Ashdod and put it in their idol temple, but their idol fell down in front of the Ark and the people got sick with bubonic plague. They took it to Gath next, and the people of Gath began dying of the plague. When they took the Ark to Ekron, the people of Ekron were afraid of it too and did not want it there. Finally they decided to send it back to Israel. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/temple]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Idioms<br><br>There are two slightly different idioms used in the same way: the “hand was heavy” and the “hand was hard.” Both idioms mean “was severely punished.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |||
| 194 | 1SA | 5 | 1 | r22j | 0 | Now | This word marks the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a word or phrase that does the same, you could use it here. | ||
| 195 | 1SA | 5 | 1 | j9ri | 0 | ark of God | See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 3:3](../03/03.md). This is the a same as the “ark of the covenant of Yahweh” in [1 Samuel 4:3](../04/03.md). | ||
| 196 | 1SA | 5 | 2 | ibj1 | 0 | house of Dagon | This refers to the temple of Dagon, the god of the Philistines. | ||
| 197 | 1SA | 5 | 3 | fn9x | 0 | behold, Dagon | “they were very surprised to see that Dagon” | ||
| 198 | 1SA | 5 | 3 | z1gy | figs-explicit | 0 | Dagon had fallen facedown on the ground | The reader should understand that Yahweh had caused the statue to fall on its face during the night. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 199 | 1SA | 5 | 4 | jsj6 | 0 | Dagon had fallen | The reader should understand that Yahweh had caused Dagon to fall. | ||
| 200 | 1SA | 5 | 4 | fww1 | 0 | The head of Dagon and both of his hands were lying cut off | It was as if Yahweh were a soldier who had defeated his enemy and cut off the enemy’s head and hands. | ||
| 201 | 1SA | 5 | 5 | l4ma | writing-background | 0 | This is why, even today | The writer is about to give some background information separate from the main story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | |
| 202 | 1SA | 5 | 5 | ey39 | 0 | even today | Here “today” means up to the day when the author was writing this book. | ||
| 203 | 1SA | 5 | 6 | l5he | figs-idiom | 0 | Yahweh’s hand was heavy upon | This is an idiom. “Yahweh severely judged” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 204 | 1SA | 5 | 6 | ddj3 | 0 | tumors | This could mean: (1) painful swelling under the skin or (2) hemorrhoids. | ||
| 205 | 1SA | 5 | 6 | uhg9 | figs-metonymy | 0 | both Ashdod and its territories | The name of the town is a metonym for the people living in the town. “both the people of Ashdod and the people in the land surrounding Ashdod” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 206 | 1SA | 5 | 7 | y9dm | 0 | the men of Ashdod realized | “the men of Ashdod understood” | ||
| 207 | 1SA | 5 | 7 | l6t8 | 0 | ark of the God of Israel | See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 3:3](../03/03.md). This is the a same as the “ark of the covenant of Yahweh” in [1 Samuel 4:3](../04/03.md). | ||
| 208 | 1SA | 5 | 9 | b7z1 | figs-idiom | 0 | Yahweh’s hand was against | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “Yahweh punished” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 209 | 1SA | 5 | 9 | buz5 | figs-merism | 0 | both small and great | This could mean: (1) this is a merism that refers to age. Alternate translation: “men of all ages” or (2) this is a merism that refers social class. Alternate translation: “from the poorest and weakest men to the richest and most powerful men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]) | |
| 210 | 1SA | 5 | 9 | sxg1 | 0 | tumors | This could mean: (1) painful swelling under the skin or (2) hemorrhoids. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:6](../05/06.md) | ||
| 211 | 1SA | 5 | 10 | gk7m | figs-explicit | 0 | cried out | Why they cried out can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: “cried out in fear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 212 | 1SA | 5 | 11 | cb8i | 0 | the ark of the God of Israel | See how you translated similar words in [1 Samuel 3:3](../03/03.md). This is the a same as the “ark of the covenant of Yahweh” in [1 Samuel 4:3](../04/03.md). | ||
| 213 | 1SA | 5 | 11 | s7pb | 0 | the God of Israel | This could mean: (1) they were speaking the proper name of the God of Israel or (2) they believed that Israel worshiped one of many gods, “the god of Israel.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:7](../05/07.md). | ||
| 214 | 1SA | 5 | 11 | se4g | 0 | there was a deathly panic throughout the city | “people all over the city were afraid that they were going to die” | ||
| 215 | 1SA | 5 | 11 | vn4h | figs-metonymy | 0 | the hand of God was very heavy there | The hand is a metonym for God punishing the people. “Yahweh was punishing the people there very severely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 216 | 1SA | 5 | 12 | djg2 | figs-explicit | 0 | The men who did not die | This implies that many men actually died. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 217 | 1SA | 5 | 12 | u8uu | 0 | tumors | This could mean: (1) painful swelling under the skin or (2) hemorrhoids. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:6](../05/06.md). | ||
| 218 | 1SA | 5 | 12 | vm1y | figs-metonymy | 0 | the cry of the city went up to the heavens | The word “city” is a metonym for the people of the city. This could mean: (1) the words “went up to the heavens” is an idiom for “was very great.” Alternate translation: “the people of the city cried out very loudly” or (2) the words “the heavens” is a metonym for the people’s gods. Alternate translation: “the people of the city cried out to their gods” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 219 | 1SA | 6 | intro | z9kg | 0 | # 1 Samuel 06 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter ends the story of the Ark of the Covenant among the Philistines.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The Philistines send the Ark back to Israel<br><br>The Philistine leaders asked their priests what they should do with the Ark. The priests said to send it off with an offering. The Philistines put the Ark on a cart drawn by cows and let them go wherever they wanted to go. The cows went straight toward Israel. When some people peeked into the Ark, God killed them. Because of this, the people sent the Ark to Kiriath Jearim. | |||
| 220 | 1SA | 6 | 2 | rk4s | 0 | the priests and the diviners | These were pagan priests and diviners who worshiped Dagon. | ||
| 221 | 1SA | 6 | 2 | nd2k | 0 | Tell us how we should send it | The Philistines wanted to know how to get rid of the ark without angering Yahweh any further. | ||
| 222 | 1SA | 6 | 3 | gg7q | 0 | the God of Israel | This could mean: (1) they were speaking the proper name of the God of Israel or (2) they believed that Israel worshiped one of many gods, “the god of Israel.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:7](../05/07.md). | ||
| 223 | 1SA | 6 | 3 | nl22 | figs-idiom | 0 | by all means send him a guilt offering | The words “by all means” are a forceful way of saying something. Alternate translation: “you must send a guilt offering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 224 | 1SA | 6 | 3 | ly3u | 0 | you will be healed | “you will no longer be ill” | ||
| 225 | 1SA | 6 | 3 | r6j5 | figs-you | 0 | you | The pronoun “you” is plural, referring to all of the Philistines. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]]) | |
| 226 | 1SA | 6 | 3 | g77h | figs-metonymy | 0 | why his hand has not been lifted off of you | Here “hand” is a metonym used to represent God’s power to afflict or discipline. Alternate translation: “why he has not relieved your suffering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 227 | 1SA | 6 | 4 | ej9d | 0 | tumors | This could mean: (1) painful swelling under the skin or (2) hemorrhoids. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:6](../05/06.md). | ||
| 228 | 1SA | 6 | 4 | kn78 | 0 | mice | more than one mouse | ||
| 229 | 1SA | 6 | 5 | b9t4 | 0 | models | A model is something that looks like a real thing. | ||
| 230 | 1SA | 6 | 5 | jv13 | 0 | tumors | This could mean: (1) painful swelling under the skin or (2) hemorrhoids. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:6](../05/06.md). | ||
| 231 | 1SA | 6 | 5 | n47l | 0 | that ravage | “that are destroying” | ||
| 232 | 1SA | 6 | 5 | fu6m | 0 | the God of Israel | This could mean: (1) they were speaking the proper name of the God of Israel or (2) they believed that Israel worshiped one of many gods, “the god of Israel.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:7](../05/07.md). | ||
| 233 | 1SA | 6 | 5 | yp97 | figs-metonymy | 0 | lift his hand from you, from your gods, and from your land | Here “hand” is a metonym used to represent God’s power to afflict or discipline. Alternate translation: “stop punishing you, your gods and your land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 234 | 1SA | 6 | 6 | ix9s | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why should you harden your hearts, as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened their hearts? | The priests and diviners use a rhetorical question to urge the Philistines to think very seriously about what will happen if they refuse to obey God. This can be translated as a warning. Alternate translation: “Do not be stubborn like the Egyptians and Pharaoh were!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 235 | 1SA | 6 | 6 | txz5 | figs-idiom | 0 | harden your hearts | This is an idiom that means to be stubborn or unwilling to obey God. Alternate translation: “refuse to obey God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 236 | 1SA | 6 | 6 | qg9r | figs-rquestion | 0 | did not the Egyptians send away the people, and they left? | This is another rhetorical question used to remind the Philistines how the Egyptians finally sent the Israelites out of Egypt so that God would stop afflicting the Egyptians. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “remember that the Egyptians sent the Israelites out of Egypt.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 237 | 1SA | 6 | 7 | c676 | 0 | two nursing cows | “two cows that have calves that are still drinking milk” | ||
| 238 | 1SA | 6 | 8 | d3hf | 0 | Then send it off and let it go its own way | Normally the two cows would head back home to their calves. | ||
| 239 | 1SA | 6 | 9 | n756 | 0 | if it goes … to Beth Shemesh, then it is Yahweh | It is unlikely that the cows would choose to wander to Beth Shemesh when their calves are back in the Philistine area. | ||
| 240 | 1SA | 6 | 10 | vqs4 | 0 | two nursing cows | “two cows that have calves that are still drinking milk” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 6:7](../06/07.md). | ||
| 241 | 1SA | 6 | 11 | l2qq | 0 | mice | Translated this as in [1 Samuel 6:4](../06/04.md). | ||
| 242 | 1SA | 6 | 11 | hg4l | 0 | castings of their tumors | “models of their tumors” | ||
| 243 | 1SA | 6 | 11 | h2re | 0 | tumors | This could mean: (1) painful swelling under the skin or (2) hemorrhoids. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:6](../05/06.md). | ||
| 244 | 1SA | 6 | 12 | d3ub | 0 | The cows went straight in the direction of Beth Shemesh | Nursing cows would normally return to their calves, but these cows went to Beth Shemesh. | ||
| 245 | 1SA | 6 | 12 | iv94 | 0 | lowing as they went | Lowing is the noise cows make with their voices. | ||
| 246 | 1SA | 6 | 12 | kpn8 | 0 | they did not turn aside either to the right or to the left | “they did not wander off of the highway.” This can be stated positively. Alternate translation: “they stayed on the highway” or “they went straight ahead” | ||
| 247 | 1SA | 6 | 13 | ha2r | 0 | Now | The writer is introducing a new part of the story. If your language has a way of marking the beginning of a new part of the story, you could use it here. | ||
| 248 | 1SA | 6 | 13 | teg5 | 0 | people of Beth Shemesh | These were Israelites. | ||
| 249 | 1SA | 6 | 13 | f6lw | figs-idiom | 0 | lifted up their eyes | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “looked up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 250 | 1SA | 6 | 14 | dx59 | 0 | A great stone was there | The people used this stone as an altar when they offered the cows as sacrifices. | ||
| 251 | 1SA | 6 | 15 | u7kn | 0 | The Levites took down the ark of Yahweh | This actually happened before they chopped the cart into firewood to use in offering the cows to Yahweh. | ||
| 252 | 1SA | 6 | 15 | km1p | 0 | The Levites took down the ark | According to the law of Moses, only the Levites were permitted to handle the ark. | ||
| 253 | 1SA | 6 | 15 | lq8f | 0 | the box that was with it, where the golden figures were | “the box containing the gold models of the rats and the tumors” | ||
| 254 | 1SA | 6 | 16 | ke9z | 0 | the five rulers of the Philistines | “the five Philistine kings” | ||
| 255 | 1SA | 6 | 17 | rf99 | 0 | tumors | This could mean: (1) painful swelling under the skin or (2) hemorrhoids. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 5:6](../05/06.md). | ||
| 256 | 1SA | 6 | 18 | vv5i | 0 | mice | Translated this as in [1 Samuel 6:4](../06/04.md). | ||
| 257 | 1SA | 6 | 18 | j566 | 0 | fortified cities | These are cities with high walls around them to protect the people inside from attack by their enemies. | ||
| 258 | 1SA | 6 | 18 | jy47 | figs-personification | 0 | The great stone … remains a witness | The stone is referred to as if it is a person who can see. Alternate translation: “The great stone … is still there, and people remember what happened on it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) | |
| 259 | 1SA | 6 | 18 | z1wl | translate-names | 0 | Joshua | This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 260 | 1SA | 6 | 18 | i2ln | translate-names | 0 | the Bethshemite | This is what a person from Beth Shemesh is called. Alternate translation: “from Beth Shemesh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 261 | 1SA | 6 | 18 | ksv7 | 0 | to this day | to the time at which the writer wrote the book | ||
| 262 | 1SA | 6 | 19 | gl4f | 0 | they had looked into the ark | The ark was so holy that no one was permitted to look inside it. Only the priests were allowed to even see the ark. | ||
| 263 | 1SA | 6 | 19 | vv74 | translate-numbers | 0 | 50,070 men | “fifty thousand and seventy men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 264 | 1SA | 6 | 20 | zwk1 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Who is able to stand before Yahweh, this holy God? | This could mean: (1) this is a rhetorical question that expresses the people’s fear of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “There is no one who can resist Yahweh because he is so holy!” or (2) this is a question asking for information. The phrase “stand before Yahweh” may refer to priests who serve Yahweh. It is implied that the people were looking for a priest whom Yahweh would permit to handle the ark. Alternate translation: “Is there a priest among us who serves this holy God, Yahweh, and is able to handle this ark?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 265 | 1SA | 6 | 20 | bc1z | figs-explicit | 0 | To whom will the ark go up from us? | This is a question asking for information. It is implied that the people want Yahweh and the ark to go somewhere else so he will not punish them again. Alternate translation: “Where can we send this ark so that Yahweh will not punish us again?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 266 | 1SA | 6 | 21 | n5gr | translate-names | 0 | Kiriath Jearim | This was a town in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 267 | 1SA | 7 | intro | hd2a | 0 | # 1 Samuel 07 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter completes the section on Samuel leading Israel.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Israel begins to worship Yahweh again<br><br>Samuel told the people to get rid of all their idols and worship Yahweh alone. The people were obedient. When the Philistines heard the Israelites were all gathered together, the Philistines attacked, but God defeated them. There was a time of peace during which Samuel settled disputes between the people as the judges had done before.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Idioms<br><br>Whenever Samuel spoke to a group of people, he used many idioms: “to turn to” means “to worship”; “with your whole heart” means “completely”; and “rescue from the hand” means “rescued from the power.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |||
| 268 | 1SA | 7 | 1 | vxi4 | translate-names | 0 | Kiriath Jearim | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 269 | 1SA | 7 | 1 | uf4m | translate-names | 0 | Abinadab … Eleazar | These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 270 | 1SA | 7 | 2 | kwf8 | translate-numbers | 0 | twenty years | “20 years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 271 | 1SA | 7 | 3 | iz8m | figs-metonymy | 0 | the entire house of Israel | The word “house” is a metonym for the people who live in the house and their descendants. Alternate translation: “all of the descendants of Israel” or “all of the Israelite people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 272 | 1SA | 7 | 3 | yb5d | figs-idiom | 0 | return to Yahweh with your whole heart | Here “with your whole heart” is an idiom that means to be completely devoted to something. Alternate translation: “become completely devoted to worshiping and obeying Yahweh only” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 273 | 1SA | 7 | 5 | bsu1 | 0 | all Israel | “all the people of Israel” or “all the Israelites” | ||
| 274 | 1SA | 7 | 6 | a817 | figs-explicit | 0 | drew water and poured it out before Yahweh | This could mean: (1) the people denied themselves water as part of fasting or (2) they got water out of a stream or well and poured it on the ground as an outward sign of being sorry for their sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 275 | 1SA | 7 | 7 | ey3d | figs-explicit | 0 | the rulers of the Philistines attacked Israel | It can be stated plainly that it was the army and not the rulers by themselves who attacked Israel. Alternate translation: “the Philistine rulers led their army and attacked Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 276 | 1SA | 7 | 8 | n5ch | figs-metonymy | 0 | save us from the hand of the Philistines | The “hand” is a metonym for the power of the person. Alternate translation: “save us from the Philistine army” or “keep the Philistine army from harming us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 277 | 1SA | 7 | 9 | b1zp | 0 | nursing lamb | a lamb that is still drinking its mother’s milk | ||
| 278 | 1SA | 7 | 9 | w6zg | 0 | cried out | “cried out for help” | ||
| 279 | 1SA | 7 | 9 | plu5 | 0 | Yahweh answered him | “Yahweh did what Samuel asked him to do” | ||
| 280 | 1SA | 7 | 10 | k1nw | 0 | As Samuel … they were routed before Israel | This begins to explain what the writer means by “Yahweh answered him” in ([1 Samuel 7:9](../07/09.md)). | ||
| 281 | 1SA | 7 | 10 | cd8j | figs-idiom | 0 | threw them into confusion | The word “confusion” here is used as a casual way of saying the Philistines were unable to think clearly. Alternate translation: “made them unable to think clearly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 282 | 1SA | 7 | 10 | k6pl | figs-activepassive | 0 | they were routed before Israel | This can be translated in active form. This could mean: (1) “Yahweh routed them before Israel” or (2) “Israel routed them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 283 | 1SA | 7 | 10 | i1ra | 0 | routed | To rout people is to defeat them before they can cause any harm. | ||
| 284 | 1SA | 7 | 11 | h1ei | 0 | The men of Israel … Beth Kar | This finishes explaining what the writer means by “Yahweh answered him” in ([1 Samuel 7:9](../07/09.md)). | ||
| 285 | 1SA | 7 | 11 | z9iq | translate-names | 0 | Beth Kar | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 286 | 1SA | 7 | 12 | wsp2 | 0 | took a stone and set it | The Israelites and other peoples in that land would place a large stone where important events had happened as a reminder of God’s help. | ||
| 287 | 1SA | 7 | 12 | p5qv | translate-names | 0 | Mizpah … Shen | These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 288 | 1SA | 7 | 13 | tts1 | 0 | So the Philistines were subdued | The writer has just finished telling how the Philistines were subdued. If your language has a way of marking the end of a description, you could use it here. | ||
| 289 | 1SA | 7 | 13 | xt6p | figs-activepassive | 0 | the Philistines were subdued | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh subdued the Philistines” or “Yahweh kept the Philistines from causing harm” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 290 | 1SA | 7 | 13 | xr1h | 0 | they did not enter the border of Israel | The Philistines did not enter Israel’s border to attack them. | ||
| 291 | 1SA | 7 | 13 | lb3d | figs-metonymy | 0 | The hand of Yahweh was against the Philistines | The word “hand” is a metonym for power. Alternate translation: “Yahweh used his power against the Philistines” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 292 | 1SA | 7 | 14 | li9a | figs-activepassive | 0 | The towns … from Israel were restored to Israel | This can be stated in active form. This could mean: (1) Here “Israel” refers to the “land” of Israel. “Yahweh restored to the land of Israel the towns … from Israel” or (2) “Israel” is a metonym for the people who live there. Alternate translation: “the people of Israel were able to reclaim the towns … from Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 293 | 1SA | 7 | 16 | p2sh | 0 | went on a circuit | traveled from place to place in a rough circle | ||
| 294 | 1SA | 7 | 16 | qa19 | 0 | He decided disputes | Disputes are arguments or disagreements between two or more people. | ||
| 295 | 1SA | 8 | intro | ek6j | 0 | # 1 Samuel 08 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br>### Saul and Samuel<br><br>The section including chapters 8-16 begins a new part of the story. The people wanted a king, and God chose Saul, the man the people wanted, to be their king. He was not the king Yahweh wanted.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The people want a king<br><br>When Samuel was old, he appointed his sons to be judges. They were corrupt and took bribes, so the people came and asked Samuel to appoint a king for them. Samuel asked God, who gave them a king but warned them what a king would be like. Despite Samuel’s warning that a king would oppress them, the people still wanted a king. This was sinful because they were rejecting God as their king. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/appoint]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oppress]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) | |||
| 296 | 1SA | 8 | 3 | d1qv | figs-metaphor | 0 | chased after dishonest gain | The writer speaks of money that people would give Samuel’s sons as if it were a person or animal running away from Samuel’s sons, and he speaks of Samuel’s sons as if they were physically chasing that person or animal. Alternate translation: “they worked hard to gain money by being dishonest” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 297 | 1SA | 8 | 3 | pt6z | 0 | perverted justice | “judged in favor of those who did evil” | ||
| 298 | 1SA | 8 | 5 | rx69 | figs-idiom | 0 | do not walk in your ways | The way a person lives is spoken of as walking on a path. Alternate translation: “do not do the things you do” or “do not do what is just the way you do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 299 | 1SA | 8 | 5 | qj8f | 0 | Appoint for us a king to judge us like all the nations | This could mean: (1) “Appoint for us a king like the kings of all the nations so that he can judge us” or (2) “Appoint for us a king who will judge us the way the kings of the nations judge them” | ||
| 300 | 1SA | 8 | 5 | jwe4 | 0 | Appoint for us a king to judge us | The leaders wrongly believed that a king, and his sons after him, would rule justly. | ||
| 301 | 1SA | 8 | 6 | z6je | 0 | But it displeased Samuel … Give us a king to judge us | Samuel was unhappy that the people did not just want him to remove his corrupt sons and to appoint honest judges, but they wanted a king to rule over them like other countries had. | ||
| 302 | 1SA | 8 | 7 | lz95 | figs-metonymy | 0 | Obey the voice of the people | Here “the voice” is a metonym for the will or the desire of the people. Alternate translation: “Do what the people say” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 303 | 1SA | 8 | 7 | a4k7 | 0 | but they have rejected me | Yahweh knew that the people were not just rejecting corrupt judges, but they were rejecting Yahweh as their king. | ||
| 304 | 1SA | 8 | 8 | xfk7 | 0 | I brought them out of Egypt | This refers to Yahweh freeing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt many years before. | ||
| 305 | 1SA | 8 | 9 | dmf6 | 0 | Now listen to them | “Now do what they are asking you to do” | ||
| 306 | 1SA | 8 | 9 | c3yq | 0 | warn them solemnly | “be very serious as you warn them” | ||
| 307 | 1SA | 8 | 11 | lsu4 | 0 | This will be the practice … He will take | The practice of the king will be to take. This begins the list of things he will take. | ||
| 308 | 1SA | 8 | 11 | ah6l | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | This will be the practice of the king who will reign over you | The abstract noun “practice” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “This is how the king who will reign over you will act” or “This is what the king who will reign over you will do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 309 | 1SA | 8 | 11 | s2yh | 0 | appoint them to his chariots | “have them drive chariots in battle” | ||
| 310 | 1SA | 8 | 11 | w2k2 | 0 | be his horsemen | They will ride horses into battle. | ||
| 311 | 1SA | 8 | 13 | d6m4 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Samuel continues to tell what things the king will take. | ||
| 312 | 1SA | 8 | 13 | m3k5 | 0 | to be perfumers | “to make good-smelling oils to put on his body” | ||
| 313 | 1SA | 8 | 14 | uib2 | 0 | olive orchards | “fields of olive trees” | ||
| 314 | 1SA | 8 | 15 | bsk5 | translate-fraction | 0 | a tenth of your grain | They will have to divide their grain into ten equal parts and give one of those parts to the king’s officers and servants. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]]) | |
| 315 | 1SA | 8 | 15 | l9c7 | translate-fraction | 0 | a tenth … of your vineyards | They will have to divide the wine that they produce in their vineyards into ten equal parts and give one of those parts to the king’s officers and servants. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]]) | |
| 316 | 1SA | 8 | 15 | bsq9 | 0 | officers | These are the leaders of the king’s army. | ||
| 317 | 1SA | 8 | 16 | eii9 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Samuel continues to tell what things the king will take. | ||
| 318 | 1SA | 8 | 17 | yl2b | translate-fraction | 0 | the tenth of your flocks | They will have to divide their flocks into ten equal parts and give one of those parts to the king’s officers and servants. See how you translated “tenth” in [1 Samuel 8:15](../08/15.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]]) | |
| 319 | 1SA | 8 | 17 | t81y | 0 | you will be his slaves | “you will feel as if you are his slaves” | ||
| 320 | 1SA | 8 | 18 | l9mn | 0 | you will cry out | This could mean: (1) the people will ask Yahweh to rescue them from the king or (2) the people will ask the king to stop treating them so badly . | ||
| 321 | 1SA | 8 | 21 | mk43 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | he repeated them in the ears of Yahweh | Here “the ears of Yahweh” refers to Yahweh. Samuel prayed to Yahweh repeating all that the people said. Alternate translation: “he repeated them to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 322 | 1SA | 8 | 22 | d8pw | figs-metonymy | 0 | Obey their voice | Here the metonym “their voice” refers to the will of the people. Alternate translation: “Obey the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 323 | 1SA | 8 | 22 | s4b6 | 0 | cause someone to be king for them | “make someone king over them.” Use the common term in your language for making someone king. | ||
| 324 | 1SA | 8 | 22 | vjc2 | 0 | go to his own city | “go home” | ||
| 325 | 1SA | 9 | intro | kus3 | 0 | # 1 Samuel 09 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### Samuel chooses Saul to be their king<br><br>When the donkeys of Saul’s father strayed away, Saul went looking for them. When he could not find them, he asked Samuel to ask God where they were. Samuel said the donkeys had been found. He invited Saul as the guest of honor to a feast and gave him a place to sleep for the night.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Rhetorical questions<br><br>Saul uses two rhetorical questions to convince Samuel he is not important: “Am not I a Benjamite, from the smallest of the tribes of Israel? Is not my clan the least of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |||
| 326 | 1SA | 9 | 1 | y487 | writing-background | 0 | General Information: | If your language has a way of telling the reader that the writer is giving background information in these verses, you could use it here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | |
| 327 | 1SA | 9 | 1 | k9kq | 0 | a man of influence | This could mean: (1) he was a wealthy man or (2) he was a nobleman or (3) he was a mighty and brave man. | ||
| 328 | 1SA | 9 | 1 | sxy3 | translate-names | 0 | Kish … Abiel … Zeror … Bekorath … Aphiah | These are names of the men of Saul’s family line. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 329 | 1SA | 9 | 1 | q9zb | 0 | Benjamite | A Benjamite is someone who belongs to the tribe of Benjamin. | ||
| 330 | 1SA | 9 | 2 | b5il | 0 | handsome | someone who looks good | ||
| 331 | 1SA | 9 | 2 | vg77 | 0 | From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people | The other tall people in Israel did not even come up to his shoulders. | ||
| 332 | 1SA | 9 | 3 | cd5a | 0 | Now | The writer has ended the background information that began in ([1 Samuel 9:1](../09/01.md)) and starts a new main part of the story. | ||
| 333 | 1SA | 9 | 3 | f2dz | 0 | arise and go | “stop what you are doing and go” | ||
| 334 | 1SA | 9 | 4 | z5qc | translate-names | 0 | the hill country of Ephraim … the land of Shalishah … the land of Shaalim … the land of the Benjamites | These are all areas in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 335 | 1SA | 9 | 4 | kh3y | 0 | did not find them … they were not there … did not find them | The words “them” and “they” all refer to the donkeys. | ||
| 336 | 1SA | 9 | 5 | sqm4 | translate-names | 0 | land of Zuph | This is an area in Israel just north of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 337 | 1SA | 9 | 6 | vuh9 | 0 | man of God | This phrase usually means a prophet of Yahweh. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 2:27](../02/27.md). Alternate translation: “a man who hears and tells words from God” | ||
| 338 | 1SA | 9 | 6 | bwk4 | 0 | which way we should go on our journey | “which way we should go to find the donkeys” | ||
| 339 | 1SA | 9 | 7 | mr9g | 0 | what can we bring the man? | Giving a gift is a sign of respect for the man of God. | ||
| 340 | 1SA | 9 | 7 | mnj1 | 0 | man of God | This phrase usually means a prophet of Yahweh. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 2:27](../02/27.md). Alternate translation: “a man who hears and tells words from God” | ||
| 341 | 1SA | 9 | 8 | hwa8 | translate-bmoney | 0 | one-fourth of a shekel | “1/4 of a shekel.” A shekel is a type of money used in the Old Testament. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]]) | |
| 342 | 1SA | 9 | 9 | d7ht | writing-background | 0 | Formerly in Israel … seer | This is cultural information added by the Hebrew author. If it is not natural in your language to state this information here, it can be moved to the end of verse 11. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | |
| 343 | 1SA | 9 | 9 | ejv4 | 0 | For today’s prophet was formerly called a seer | “Seer is the old name for what we call a prophet today” | ||
| 344 | 1SA | 9 | 12 | lk9k | 0 | the people are sacrificing today | These are likely the feast or first-fruit sacrifices, not the sin sacrifices, which must be held at the tabernacle. | ||
| 345 | 1SA | 9 | 14 | uw7s | 0 | to go up to the high place | This is a place that the people had designated as holy to make sacrifices and offerings to Yahweh. The writer writes as though it were outside the wall that was around the city. | ||
| 346 | 1SA | 9 | 15 | uxs4 | writing-background | 0 | General Information: | The writer stops telling the story and gives background information so the reader can understand what happens next. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | |
| 347 | 1SA | 9 | 16 | gzr8 | figs-euphemism | 0 | you will anoint him to be prince | The term prince is used here instead of king. This is the man whom God has chosen to be king of Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 348 | 1SA | 9 | 16 | r7na | 0 | the land of Benjamin | “the land where people from the tribe of Benjamin live” | ||
| 349 | 1SA | 9 | 16 | d7jm | figs-metonymy | 0 | from the hand of the Philistines | Here the word “hand” is a metonym for control. Alternate translation: “from the control of the Philistines” or “so the Philistines will no longer control them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 350 | 1SA | 9 | 16 | q8ng | 0 | For I have looked on my people with pity | “My people are suffering and I want to help them” | ||
| 351 | 1SA | 9 | 17 | g1vw | 0 | Yahweh told him | “Yahweh told Samuel” | ||
| 352 | 1SA | 9 | 18 | pwf2 | 0 | the seer | “the prophet of Yahweh” | ||
| 353 | 1SA | 9 | 20 | fdy4 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Then on whom are all the desires of Israel set? Is it not on you and all your father’s house? | These questions are an expression of deep conviction that Saul is the one whom Yahweh wants to be the king that the Israelites are looking for. The questions can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “You should know that it is on you that all the desires of Israel are set. They are set on you and your father’s family.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 354 | 1SA | 9 | 21 | z2ng | figs-rquestion | 0 | Am not I a Benjamite … of Israel? Is not my clan … Benjamin? Why then have you spoken to me in this manner? | Saul is expressing surprise because Benjamin was the smallest tribe in Israel, and other Israelites considered the tribe unimportant. Also, Benjamites considered the clan of which Saul was a member as unimportant. These questions can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “I am from the tribe of Benjamin, the least important of all tribes. And my clan is the least important clan in our tribe. I do not understand why you are saying that the Israelite people want me and my family to do something important.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 355 | 1SA | 9 | 22 | wn3v | 0 | the hall | The writer assumes that the reader knows that near the place where they would offer sacrifices there was a large building in which people would eat together. | ||
| 356 | 1SA | 9 | 22 | rw25 | 0 | head place | This is the seat of honor. | ||
| 357 | 1SA | 9 | 22 | tpy7 | translate-numbers | 0 | thirty people | “30 people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 358 | 1SA | 9 | 24 | s46f | 0 | what was on it | This could mean: (1) the other food that Saul was to eat along with the meat or (2) other parts of the bull. | ||
| 359 | 1SA | 9 | 24 | v2sc | 0 | Then Samuel said | In the original language it is not clear who is speaking. It is possible that the cook is speaking to Saul. Alternate translation: “Then the cook said” | ||
| 360 | 1SA | 9 | 25 | i36v | 0 | on the rooftop | This is a normal place for family and guests to eat, visit, and sleep. It tends to be cooler in the evening and at night than the inside of the house. | ||
| 361 | 1SA | 9 | 26 | r8sh | figs-explicit | 0 | Samuel called to Saul on the rooftop and said | What Saul was doing on the rooftop can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “while Saul was sleeping on the rooftop, Samuel called to him and said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 362 | 1SA | 9 | 27 | yp6k | 0 | ahead of us”—and he went ahead—”but you must stay | It is possible that Samuel speaks all of these words. Alternate translation: “ahead of us, and when he has gone ahead, you must stay” | ||
| 363 | 1SA | 9 | 27 | e7zg | 0 | that I may announce the message of God to you | “so that I can tell you God’s message for you” | ||
| 364 | 1SA | 10 | intro | abca | 0 | # 1 Samuel 10 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This is the first chapter about King Saul.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### Saul as the New King<br>Samuel told Saul that God had chosen him to be king, and on the way home he would meet some prophets. Saul would then begin prophesying and God would give him the Holy Spirit to help him to know what to do. Samuel told everyone to come to Mizpah where he announced that God had chosen Saul to be their king. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Rhetorical questions<br><br>This chapter uses rhetorical questions to express different ideas: to state a fact (“Has not Yahweh anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance?”), to express surprise (“And who is their father?”), to say he is someone very special (“Do you see the man that Yahweh has chosen?”), and to express contempt (“How can this man save us?”). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])<br><br>### Idioms<br><br>Samuel frequently uses idioms when prophesying: “going to God” means “going to worship God”; “take it from their hands” means “accept their gift”; “rush upon you” means “control you”; “hand finds to do” means “what you think you should do”; “God is with you” means “God is directing you”; “another heart” means “a different way of thinking”; “came to pass” means “happened”; “before Yahweh” means “to do work for Yahweh”; and “hearts God had touched” means “God had made them want to help Saul.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |||
| 365 | 1SA | 10 | 1 | y1dk | 0 | took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head | In Israelite culture, when a prophet poured oil on someone’s head, that person received a blessing from Yahweh. | ||
| 366 | 1SA | 10 | 1 | df9v | 0 | flask | a small container made from baked clay | ||
| 367 | 1SA | 10 | 1 | m8gx | figs-rquestion | 0 | Has not Yahweh anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance? | Samuel knows the answer to his question. He is reminding Saul that Yahweh has chosen him to be king of Israel. Alternate translation: “Yahweh has certainly anointed you to be a ruler over his inheritance.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 368 | 1SA | 10 | 2 | ndv7 | translate-names | 0 | Zelzah | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 369 | 1SA | 10 | 2 | f21q | 0 | What should I do about my son? | Saul’s father is now concerned about Saul and wants to find him. | ||
| 370 | 1SA | 10 | 3 | nc4k | translate-names | 0 | Tabor | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 371 | 1SA | 10 | 4 | my71 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | take from their hands | The hands are a synecdoche for the person. “take from them” or “accept” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 372 | 1SA | 10 | 5 | ha8h | translate-unknown | 0 | tambourine | This is a musical instrument with a head like a drum that can be hit and with pieces of metal around the side that sound when the instrument is shaken. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]]) | |
| 373 | 1SA | 10 | 6 | q8hj | figs-idiom | 0 | The Spirit of Yahweh will rush upon you | The phrase “rush upon” means that Yahweh’s Spirit will influence Saul. In this case it means it means he will make Saul prophesy and act like a different person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 374 | 1SA | 10 | 7 | drt6 | figs-personification | 0 | do whatever your hand finds to do | Here Samuel speaks of Saul’s hand as if it were a person trying to find things. Alternate translation: “do whatever you think is right to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) | |
| 375 | 1SA | 10 | 9 | ifw6 | figs-idiom | 0 | God gave him another heart | God enabled Samuel to think differently from the way he had thought before. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 376 | 1SA | 10 | 10 | lyd4 | figs-personification | 0 | the Spirit of God rushed upon him | Samuel speaks as if the Spirit of Yahweh were a person running up to Saul and taking complete control of him. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 10:6](../10/06.md). Alternate translation: “the Spirit of Yahweh took complete control of him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) | |
| 377 | 1SA | 10 | 11 | myw8 | figs-rquestion | 0 | What has happened to the son of Kish? | This could mean: (1) the people are asking for information or (2) this is a rhetorical question that means Saul is not important. Alternate translation: “Kish is not an important person, so it cannot be true that his son has become a prophet!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 378 | 1SA | 10 | 11 | us3j | 0 | the son of Kish | “Saul, the son of Kish” | ||
| 379 | 1SA | 10 | 12 | g5tt | figs-rquestion | 0 | Then who is their father? | This man uses a rhetorical question to remind people that being a prophet has nothing to do with who one’s parents are. The question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “It does not matter who the parents of these other prophets are. What matters is that, amazingly, Saul is speaking messages from God.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 380 | 1SA | 10 | 12 | v7kp | writing-proverbs | 0 | Because of this, it became a saying, “Is Saul also one of the prophets?” | This became a proverb among the Israelites. Apparently people said this to express surprise when a person unexpectedly did something that he had not done before. The implied meaning of the question can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “And that is why, when people cannot believe some report, they think about what happened to Saul and say, ‘Is Saul really one of the prophets?’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 381 | 1SA | 10 | 14 | kwk6 | 0 | Then Saul’s uncle said to him | “Then the brother of Saul’s father said to Saul” | ||
| 382 | 1SA | 10 | 16 | t8y5 | 0 | he did not tell him about the matter of the kingdom | “Saul did not tell his uncle that God had appointed him to be the king of Israel” | ||
| 383 | 1SA | 10 | 18 | j92a | figs-metonymy | 0 | I brought up Israel out of Egypt | The name “Israel” is a metonym for the people of Israel. “I brought the people of Israel out of Egypt” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 384 | 1SA | 10 | 18 | yy7r | figs-metonymy | 0 | the hand of the Egyptians … the hand of all the kingdoms | The word “hand” is a metonym for power. Alternate translation: “the power of the Egyptians … the power of all the kingdoms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 385 | 1SA | 10 | 19 | x7u7 | 0 | today | Samuel is speaking of the time since Israel had begun to reject God, not only the time since the sun had last set. | ||
| 386 | 1SA | 10 | 19 | r9bd | 0 | Set a king over us | “Give us a king to rule us” | ||
| 387 | 1SA | 10 | 19 | ut8y | 0 | present yourselves before Yahweh by your tribes and by your clans | “gather together by tribes and clans and come to stand before Yahweh” | ||
| 388 | 1SA | 10 | 20 | qbp1 | figs-activepassive | 0 | the tribe of Benjamin was chosen | This can be translated in active form. It is probably best not to say how the people knew whom Yahweh had chosen. Alternate translation: “Yahweh chose the tribe of Benjamin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 389 | 1SA | 10 | 21 | f8p3 | figs-activepassive | 0 | the clan of the Matrites was chosen … Saul son of Kish was chosen | This can be translated in active form. It is probably best not to say how the people knew whom Yahweh had chosen. Alternate translation: “Yahweh chose the clan of the Matrites … Yahweh chose Saul son of Kish” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 390 | 1SA | 10 | 23 | ab3b | 0 | he was taller than any of the people from his shoulders upward | The other tall people in Israel did not even come up to his shoulders. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 9:2](../09/02.md). | ||
| 391 | 1SA | 10 | 25 | v52k | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | the customs and rules of kingship | The abstract noun “kingship” can be translated with a noun clause. Alternate translation: “the customs and rules that a king would be required to follow” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 392 | 1SA | 10 | 26 | re4y | figs-idiom | 0 | whose hearts God had touched | God touching a person’s heart is an idiom that means God put something in their mind or moved them to do something. Alternate translation: “who wanted to go with Saul because God had changed their thinking” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 393 | 1SA | 10 | 27 | u77f | figs-rquestion | 0 | How can this man save us? | This is a rhetorical question that is used to express sarcasm. Alternate translation: “This man has no power to save us!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 394 | 1SA | 10 | 27 | qwt6 | 0 | despised | strongly disliked or hated | ||
| 395 | 1SA | 11 | intro | abcb | 0 | # 1 Samuel 11 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter continues the story of King Saul by telling of his first victory in war.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br>### Saul rescues the people of Jabesh Gilead<br><br>Nahash, king of the Ammonites, and his army surrounded the Israeli town of Jabesh Gilead. When the city’s leaders asked for peace terms, Nahash demanded the right to poke out one eye of every man in order to show Israel their weakness. When Saul heard this, he called for all of Israel to help save this city. Many people came to help Saul’s army. Israel was victorious and everyone wanted Saul as their king. At this time, Israel was not a truly unified country, even though it is often spoken of as one country. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Idioms<br><br>The idioms in this chapter explain the effect God has on his people: “rushed upon him” means “empowered him”; “terror … fell” means “they became afraid”; “as one man” means “they all agreed”; and “put to death” means “kill.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |||
| 396 | 1SA | 11 | 1 | q5a1 | translate-names | 0 | Nahash | This is a man from Ammon, a descendent of Lot, Abraham’s nephew. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 397 | 1SA | 11 | 1 | y34w | translate-names | 0 | Jabesh Gilead | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 398 | 1SA | 11 | 2 | ztl3 | 0 | I gouge out | “I cut out” or “I pluck out” | ||
| 399 | 1SA | 11 | 2 | pi9x | 0 | bring disgrace on | “bring shame on” or “bring a bad reputation to” | ||
| 400 | 1SA | 11 | 3 | hcg1 | translate-numbers | 0 | seven days | “7 days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 401 | 1SA | 11 | 4 | xw6v | translate-names | 0 | Gibeah | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 402 | 1SA | 11 | 6 | xw9g | 0 | the Spirit of God rushed upon him | The phrase “rushed upon” means Yahweh’s Spirit influenced Saul. In this case he enabled Saul to cause the people to fearfully respect him as their king and to join his army. See how you translated a similar phrase in [1 Samuel 10:6](../10/06.md). | ||
| 403 | 1SA | 11 | 7 | j26n | 0 | does not come out after | Saul was calling all the men of Israel to come fight against Nahash and the Ammonites. | ||
| 404 | 1SA | 11 | 7 | wi7p | 0 | Then the terror of Yahweh fell on the people | Yahweh enabled people to fearfully respect Saul as their king. The result was that the men rallied together with Saul at Bezek. | ||
| 405 | 1SA | 11 | 8 | r5l1 | translate-names | 0 | Bezek | This is the name of a town near Jabesh Gilead. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 406 | 1SA | 11 | 8 | zr4f | translate-numbers | 0 | the people of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand | “the people of Israel were 300,000, and the men of Judah were 30,000” ( See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 407 | 1SA | 11 | 9 | gxn1 | 0 | They said to the messengers | “They” refers to Samuel and Saul. | ||
| 408 | 1SA | 11 | 9 | li2q | 0 | by the time the sun is hot | “before the hottest part of the day” or “before noon” | ||
| 409 | 1SA | 11 | 9 | lst9 | 0 | Jabesh Gilead … Jabesh | These are the names of places. See how you translated them in [1 Samuel 11:1](../11/01.md). | ||
| 410 | 1SA | 11 | 10 | h3ne | 0 | Nahash | This is the name of a king. See how you translated this name in [1 Samuel 11:1](../11/01.md). | ||
| 411 | 1SA | 11 | 11 | d6lh | 0 | the morning watch | This was before dawn when most people in the camp were still asleep. | ||
| 412 | 1SA | 11 | 15 | anj5 | 0 | made Saul king before Yahweh | “made Saul king while Yahweh watched” | ||
| 413 | 1SA | 11 | 15 | y7hb | 0 | There they sacrificed peace offerings before Yahweh | Part of Samuel’s service to Yahweh is to offer sacrifices even though he is not from the line of Aaron or Levi. | ||
| 414 | 1SA | 12 | intro | abcc | 0 | # 1 Samuel 12 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Samuel’s farewell address<br>This chapter serves as a type of farewell address. This is a way for leaders to give instructions to their followers before they leave or die. Samuel first established his holiness before calling on the people to repent of their desire to have a king. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holy]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>It is common in Scripture to use Israel’s history to show how faithful God has been. This gives the readers evidence to trust in Yahweh in their current situation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) | |||
| 415 | 1SA | 12 | 2 | jw1v | figs-idiom | 0 | the king walking before you … I have walked before you | These expressions mean that people can actually see the kind of lives Saul and Samuel are living. Alternate translation: “the king’s life was seen … My life was seen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 416 | 1SA | 12 | 3 | y8su | figs-explicit | 0 | Here I am; testify against me before Yahweh and before his anointed one | By this statement, Samuel is challenging the people to speak up if he has done anything wrong to anyone. Alternate translation: “I stand in front of you now. I ask you to speak in front of Yahweh and his anointed king if I have done you any wrong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 417 | 1SA | 12 | 3 | zf3n | figs-rquestion | 0 | Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? | Samuel uses rhetorical questions to remind the people that he has never stolen their animals. Alternate translation: “I have never stolen a prized animal from anyone.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 418 | 1SA | 12 | 3 | ui7w | figs-rquestion | 0 | Whom have I defrauded? | Samuel uses another rhetorical question to say he has always been honest. Alternate translation: “I have never cheated or bribed any man.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 419 | 1SA | 12 | 3 | xi9r | 0 | Testify against me, and I will restore it to you | “If I have done any of these evil things, speak now, and I will pay back what I owe. I will make right any wrong” | ||
| 420 | 1SA | 12 | 4 | w6u5 | figs-euphemism | 0 | from any man’s hand | This phrase means what a person possesses or what they have done to obtain favor from others. This is a polite way of saying he has not stolen, nor has he given or taken bribes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 421 | 1SA | 12 | 5 | s4uv | figs-euphemism | 0 | in my hand | This phrase means what a person possesses or what they have done to obtain favor from others. This is a polite way of saying he has not stolen, nor has he given or taken bribes. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 422 | 1SA | 12 | 7 | p1jp | 0 | all of the righteous deeds of Yahweh | Samuel is calling their attention to the history of Yahweh’s dealing with Israel, which has been filled with goodness and purpose. | ||
| 423 | 1SA | 12 | 8 | hds1 | translate-names | 0 | Jacob … Moses … Aaron | These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 424 | 1SA | 12 | 9 | s9g1 | 0 | into the hand of Sisera … Philistines … king of Moab | “into the power of Sisera … Philistines … king of Moab” | ||
| 425 | 1SA | 12 | 9 | yb45 | translate-names | 0 | Sisera | This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 426 | 1SA | 12 | 9 | db38 | translate-names | 0 | Hazor | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 427 | 1SA | 12 | 9 | tqv1 | 0 | he sold them | This is an expression for God giving them over to their enemies to be their slaves. | ||
| 428 | 1SA | 12 | 10 | s6ua | 0 | They cried out to Yahweh | “They” refers to the nation of Israel. | ||
| 429 | 1SA | 12 | 10 | k54u | figs-metonymy | 0 | have served the Baals and the Ashtoreths | Serving here is referring to acting worshipful towards the false gods. Alternate translation: “have worshiped false gods and goddesses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 430 | 1SA | 12 | 10 | rl36 | figs-metonymy | 0 | the hand of our enemies | This statement is using “hand” to refer to power. Alternate translation: “the power or control of our enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 431 | 1SA | 12 | 11 | frh4 | 0 | Jerub Baal | This is sometimes translated Jerubbaal. This is a name of godly honor and strength to fight the false god. | ||
| 432 | 1SA | 12 | 11 | zc87 | figs-explicit | 0 | Yahweh sent … and gave you victory | Samuel is telling the story of what God did after the people’s confession of sin and plea for help. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 433 | 1SA | 12 | 11 | uy4l | translate-names | 0 | Jerub Baal, Bedan, Jephthah, and Samuel | These are the names of some judges that God raised up. Samuel included himself in this list. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 434 | 1SA | 12 | 13 | b1z6 | figs-parallelism | 0 | whom you have chosen, whom you have asked for | These two phrases have similar meanings and emphasize that this is the king whom the people wanted. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 435 | 1SA | 12 | 14 | qrk5 | figs-parallelism | 0 | fear … serve … obey … not rebel | These similar words are used to emphasize how important this is. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 436 | 1SA | 12 | 15 | qw1k | figs-metonymy | 0 | Yahweh’s hand will be against you, as it was against your ancestors | This speaks of Yahweh punishing the people as his “hand” being against them. The word “hand” here represents Yahweh’s power and control. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will punish you, just as he punished your ancestors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 437 | 1SA | 12 | 16 | p8gu | figs-synecdoche | 0 | before your eyes | The word “eyes” here represents the people of the nation of Israel. Alternate translation: “out in the open where all of the nation of Israel may see” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 438 | 1SA | 12 | 17 | y9za | figs-rquestion | 0 | Is it not the wheat harvest today? | Samuel knows it is harvest time. He is using a rhetorical question to emphasize that it does not usually rain at this time so the people will know that the rain that will ruin their harvest is a judgment from Yahweh. Alternate translation: “It is harvest time and does not usually rain at this time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 439 | 1SA | 12 | 17 | kyk2 | 0 | he may send thunder and rain | Samuel is asking Yahweh to punish Israel for asking for a king by sending a rainstorm during the harvest which will ruin the grain. | ||
| 440 | 1SA | 12 | 19 | ec4y | 0 | so that we do not die | The ultimate punishment for sin is death. The nation of Israel had seen Yahweh destroy the nations that had oppressed them. They were concerned that they had become “dedicated for destruction” like those nations. | ||
| 441 | 1SA | 12 | 20 | fej7 | figs-explicit | 0 | Do not be afraid | The people did evil and were afraid of God destroying them. Alternate translation: “Do not be afraid that God will be angry and destroy you because of this sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 442 | 1SA | 12 | 21 | ek55 | 0 | turn away after empty things | “pursue worship of false gods” | ||
| 443 | 1SA | 12 | 22 | shb6 | figs-metonymy | 0 | For the sake of his great name | Here “name” refers to the reputation of Yahweh. Alternate translation: “So that people will continue to honor and respect Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 444 | 1SA | 12 | 23 | jh36 | figs-explicit | 0 | far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh by ceasing to pray for you | The people are filled with fear because of the rain and thunder that Yahweh sent when Samuel prayed. Some people may believe Samuel would use his prayers to harm them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 445 | 1SA | 13 | intro | abcd | 0 | # 1 Samuel 13 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter is the beginning of a story about Jonathan’s victory over the Philistines.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Preparation for the battle<br><br>Saul sent most of his army home before Jonathan attacked and defeated a Philistine garrison. This attack made the Philistines very angry, and they brought a huge army into Israel and camped at the top of a hill. Most of Saul’s army ran away in fear and hid from the Philistines. There are many aspects of this story that give the reader the impression that Israel was unprepared for battle.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Hyperbole<br><br>Wanting to express the vast number of enemy soldiers, the author uses a hyperbole: “as numerous as the sand on the seashore,” meaning “too many to count.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |||
| 446 | 1SA | 13 | 1 | xn4d | 0 | General Information: | Samuel has renewed Saul’s kingdom at Gilgal and Samuel has reminded the people to follow the Lord. | ||
| 447 | 1SA | 13 | 1 | cyx8 | 0 | Saul was thirty years old … over Israel | The text of this verse in ancient copies seems to have been mutilated, so modern versions have many different translations. They are all attempts to represent the most probable meaning of the original text. | ||
| 448 | 1SA | 13 | 2 | gep7 | translate-numbers | 0 | chose three thousand men | “chose 3,000 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 449 | 1SA | 13 | 2 | z3qf | translate-numbers | 0 | Two thousand were with him | “2,000 men were with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 450 | 1SA | 13 | 2 | gq8s | translate-names | 0 | Michmash | This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 451 | 1SA | 13 | 2 | p5jv | 0 | Gibeah of Benjamin | Gibeah is a town. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 10:26](../10/26.md). | ||
| 452 | 1SA | 13 | 2 | esc4 | 0 | The rest of the soldiers he sent home | “He sent the rest of the soldiers home” | ||
| 453 | 1SA | 13 | 3 | j52z | 0 | garrison of the Philistines | “military base of the Philistines” or “military camp of the Philistines” | ||
| 454 | 1SA | 13 | 3 | ia2v | translate-names | 0 | Geba | This is the name of the town that the Philistine garrison was stationed in. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 455 | 1SA | 13 | 4 | m9rj | 0 | All Israel heard that Saul had defeated | This could mean: (1) Saul was taking responsibility for Jonathan’s actions or (2) Saul was taking credit for Jonathan’s actions. | ||
| 456 | 1SA | 13 | 4 | mef1 | figs-metaphor | 0 | Israel had become a rotten smell to the Philistines | The Philistines hating the Israelites is spoken of as if the Israelites had become a bad smell that offended the Philistines. Alternate translation: “the Philistines hated the Israelites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 457 | 1SA | 13 | 4 | en9q | figs-activepassive | 0 | the soldiers were summoned together to join Saul at Gilgal | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Saul called the soldiers together to join him at Gilgal” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 458 | 1SA | 13 | 5 | ez1f | translate-numbers | 0 | three thousand … six thousand | “3,000…6,000” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 459 | 1SA | 13 | 5 | ilg1 | figs-hyperbole | 0 | troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore | This is an exaggeration that means a group of soldiers so large that it was difficult to count them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |
| 460 | 1SA | 13 | 5 | xgl1 | translate-names | 0 | Michmash | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 461 | 1SA | 13 | 5 | m7kg | translate-names | 0 | Beth Aven | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 462 | 1SA | 13 | 6 | a5jv | 0 | General Information: | The Philistines had gathered together to fight against Israel. | ||
| 463 | 1SA | 13 | 6 | p712 | 0 | the people | This phrase refers to the nation of Israel. | ||
| 464 | 1SA | 13 | 6 | u7b9 | 0 | the people were distressed | “the people worried greatly” | ||
| 465 | 1SA | 13 | 7 | q9n6 | 0 | followed him trembling | The people were greatly afraid. | ||
| 466 | 1SA | 13 | 8 | r3fs | 0 | the time Samuel had set | “according to the time Samuel had told them he would come” | ||
| 467 | 1SA | 13 | 8 | i6u1 | figs-activepassive | 0 | the people were scattering from Saul | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the people had started to leave Saul” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 468 | 1SA | 13 | 9 | p5s8 | 0 | Then he offered the burnt offering | Only the line of Aaron was permitted to perform the burnt offering sacrifice to God. | ||
| 469 | 1SA | 13 | 11 | r1c1 | figs-rquestion | 0 | What have you done | Samuel was not really asking a question, but giving a rebuke to Saul. Saul sought to defend his actions even though they were wrong. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 470 | 1SA | 13 | 11 | r1ii | 0 | Michmash | Michmash is the name of a place. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 13:2](../13/02.md). | ||
| 471 | 1SA | 13 | 13 | wtr2 | 0 | You have not kept the command of Yahweh | Saul was to wait for Samuel to come and sacrifice the burnt offering to God. He was not to perform the sacrifice himself. | ||
| 472 | 1SA | 13 | 13 | cmq5 | 0 | established your rule | “set up your rule” or “authorized your rule” or “appointed your rule” | ||
| 473 | 1SA | 13 | 14 | v5qb | figs-litotes | 0 | your rule will not continue | This is a litotes that can be stated in the positive form. Alternate translation: “your rule will end soon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 474 | 1SA | 13 | 14 | qa5w | figs-metonymy | 0 | a man after his own heart | Here “heart” represents Yahweh’s desire or will. The phrase “man after his own heart” is an idiom that means to be a person who does what Yahweh desires. Alternate translation: “a man who is the kind of person he wants” or “a man who will obey him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 475 | 1SA | 13 | 15 | rlp2 | figs-idiom | 0 | Samuel arose and went up | This is an idiom for “Samuel left and went up.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 476 | 1SA | 13 | 15 | t3ur | 0 | went up from Gilgal | Gilgal is a city. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 7:15](../07/15.md). | ||
| 477 | 1SA | 13 | 15 | by5i | 0 | Gibeah of Benjamin | Gibeah is a town. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 10:26](../10/26.md). | ||
| 478 | 1SA | 13 | 15 | mg2e | translate-numbers | 0 | six hundred men | “600 men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 479 | 1SA | 13 | 16 | yzn9 | 0 | Geba of Benjamin | Geba is a town. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 13:3](../13/03.md). | ||
| 480 | 1SA | 13 | 16 | gre7 | 0 | Philistines camped at Michmash | Michmash is the name of a place. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 13:2](../13/02.md). | ||
| 481 | 1SA | 13 | 17 | h5tq | 0 | Raiders came | Raiders are normally military people who attack enemy villages for their food and other supplies. | ||
| 482 | 1SA | 13 | 17 | plh5 | translate-names | 0 | Ophrah, to the land of Shual | These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 483 | 1SA | 13 | 18 | jd1r | translate-names | 0 | Beth Horon … Valley of Zeboyim | These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 484 | 1SA | 13 | 19 | nlg3 | 0 | General Information: | The narrative shifts to background information regarding blacksmiths in Israel. | ||
| 485 | 1SA | 13 | 19 | fqi8 | figs-activepassive | 0 | No blacksmith could be found | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “No one could find a blacksmith” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 486 | 1SA | 13 | 19 | v3wd | 0 | blacksmith | Here “blacksmith” refers to someone who made or sharpened metal tools and weapons. | ||
| 487 | 1SA | 13 | 20 | u2vp | 0 | sharpen his plow points | The words “plow points” refer to the point of a metal tool used for digging up the ground for planting crops. | ||
| 488 | 1SA | 13 | 20 | gyk2 | 0 | mattock … ax … sickle | These are common garden tools. | ||
| 489 | 1SA | 13 | 20 | rk53 | 0 | mattock | A “mattock” is a broad-bladed axe, with a horizontal blade that is used for breaking up hard soil. | ||
| 490 | 1SA | 13 | 20 | rc73 | 0 | sickle | a curved blade for cutting grasses and grain stalks | ||
| 491 | 1SA | 13 | 21 | wv2t | translate-bmoney | 0 | two-thirds of a shekel | The shekel is divided into 3 parts, 2 of 3 parts are given. “2/3 of a shekel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]]) | |
| 492 | 1SA | 13 | 21 | e1et | 0 | straightening the goads | “taking out the bend and making the ox goad straight again so it could be used” | ||
| 493 | 1SA | 13 | 22 | mpy2 | 0 | General Information: | The narrative continues. | ||
| 494 | 1SA | 13 | 22 | lcm6 | 0 | there were no swords or spears | This explains in part why Saul’s army was afraid. They did not have any weapons to fight. | ||
| 495 | 1SA | 14 | intro | abce | 0 | # 1 Samuel 14 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter completes the story of Jonathan’s victory over the Philistines.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The battle against the Philistines<br><br>Jonathan took his armor bearer to where the Philistines were on the top of the hill. He said God could use a few people just as easily as he could use many people to win his battles. He and his armor bearer started killing the Philistines, and suddenly the Philistines began fighting each other or running away. The rest of Israel, who had hidden, came and chased the Philistines. Even though Israel had a king, God was still in control of the nation of Israel.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Special reference<br><br>The people of Israel often used the term “uncircumcised” to refer to Gentiles. Here it is used to mean the Philistines. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/circumcise]]) | |||
| 496 | 1SA | 14 | 1 | m1uz | 0 | General Information: | Jonathan begins his second raid on the Philistines’ army. | ||
| 497 | 1SA | 14 | 1 | kea8 | 0 | his young armor bearer | a teenage boy who is responsible for caring for his master’s weapons of war | ||
| 498 | 1SA | 14 | 1 | s7kb | 0 | Philistines’ garrison | This is an outpost staffed by the Philistine army. | ||
| 499 | 1SA | 14 | 2 | r25g | translate-names | 0 | Gibeah | This is the name of a hill north of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 500 | 1SA | 14 | 2 | z13e | 0 | under the pomegranate tree | a tree whose fruit is thick skinned, round, red and has many seeds to eat | ||
| 501 | 1SA | 14 | 2 | j9pi | translate-names | 0 | that is in Migron | “Migron” is the name of a place north of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 502 | 1SA | 14 | 2 | l18h | translate-numbers | 0 | six hundred men were with him | “600 men were with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 503 | 1SA | 14 | 3 | ms8f | translate-names | 0 | son of Ahitub (Ichabod’s brother) | “Ahitub” and “Ichabod” are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 504 | 1SA | 14 | 3 | ihr7 | 0 | Phinehas son of Eli | Phinehas was one of the priests. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 1:3](../01/03.md). | ||
| 505 | 1SA | 14 | 4 | r7in | translate-names | 0 | One rocky cliff was called Bozez | A “cliff” is a rocky height with a steep drop. The cliff was well-known and given the name “Bozez.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 506 | 1SA | 14 | 4 | g7r2 | translate-names | 0 | the other rocky cliff was called Seneh | This was the name of the other cliff. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 507 | 1SA | 14 | 5 | t2qr | translate-names | 0 | Michmash … Geba | towns north of Jerusalem (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 508 | 1SA | 14 | 6 | zb4m | 0 | his young armor bearer | This was a teenage boy who was responsible for caring for his master’s weapons of war. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 14:1](../14/01.md). | ||
| 509 | 1SA | 14 | 6 | v7vs | 0 | uncircumcised fellows | a derogatory term used for non-Jewish men | ||
| 510 | 1SA | 14 | 6 | i4mm | 0 | work on our behalf | “work for our support” or “help us” | ||
| 511 | 1SA | 14 | 6 | zt56 | figs-doublenegatives | 0 | nothing can stop Yahweh from saving | This double negative can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh can save” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]]) | |
| 512 | 1SA | 14 | 6 | s2bp | figs-merism | 0 | by many or by few people | These extremes also include everything in between. Alternate translation: “by any number of people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]) | |
| 513 | 1SA | 14 | 7 | k14h | figs-metonymy | 0 | everything that is in your heart | Here “heart” refers to Jonathan’s desires. Alternate translation: “everything that you desire to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 514 | 1SA | 14 | 9 | np7k | 0 | will not cross over to them | “will not go over to the other side of the valley where the Philistines are” | ||
| 515 | 1SA | 14 | 10 | d8qx | figs-metonymy | 0 | has given them into our hand | Here “hand” refers to the power to defeat them. Alternate translation: “will enable us to defeat them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 516 | 1SA | 14 | 10 | le8f | 0 | This will be the sign to us | “This will confirm that the Lord will be with us” | ||
| 517 | 1SA | 14 | 11 | gw4e | 0 | revealed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines | “allowed the Philistine soldiers to see them” | ||
| 518 | 1SA | 14 | 11 | nz3b | 0 | the garrison | the army camp | ||
| 519 | 1SA | 14 | 11 | mw3e | figs-metaphor | 0 | coming out of the holes where they have hidden themselves | The Philistines implied that the Hebrews had been hiding in holes in the ground like animals. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 520 | 1SA | 14 | 12 | d753 | figs-idiom | 0 | we will show you something | This is an idiom that means “we will teach you a lesson.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 521 | 1SA | 14 | 12 | ead2 | figs-metonymy | 0 | has given them into the hand of Israel | Here “hand” refers to power to defeat the Philistines. Alternate translation: “will enable Israel to defeat them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 522 | 1SA | 14 | 13 | wcb3 | figs-explicit | 0 | Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet | He did this because it was very steep. This could be made explicit. Alternate translation: “So Jonathan climbed up, using his hands and his feet because it was very steep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 523 | 1SA | 14 | 13 | hb6a | figs-activepassive | 0 | The Philistines were put to death before Jonathan | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Jonathan killed the Philistines” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 524 | 1SA | 14 | 13 | h93x | 0 | his armor bearer put some to death behind him | “Jonathan’s armor bearer followed him and also killed Philistine soldiers” | ||
| 525 | 1SA | 14 | 15 | r2ci | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | There was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among the people | The abstract noun “panic” can be translated as a verb or as an adjective. Alternate translation: “The Philistine soldiers in the camp and in the field, and all the people with them, panicked” or “The Philistine soldiers in the camp and in the field, and all the people with them, became very afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 526 | 1SA | 14 | 15 | lmj6 | 0 | the raiders | the Philistines who were raiding Israelite cities | ||
| 527 | 1SA | 14 | 15 | ety8 | figs-explicit | 0 | The earth quaked | It may be helpful to state the cause. Alternate translation: “God caused the ground to shake” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 528 | 1SA | 14 | 16 | y56n | translate-names | 0 | Gibeah | This was the town where Saul was born. Translated “Gibeah” as in [1 Samuel 10:26](../10/26.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 529 | 1SA | 14 | 16 | fxf9 | figs-parallelism | 0 | was dispersing … going here and there | These two phrases share similar meanings and emphasize that the soldiers were running away in every direction. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 530 | 1SA | 14 | 18 | b8k3 | translate-textvariants | 0 | Bring the ark of God here | A few versions have “ephod” here instead of “ark of God.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]]) | |
| 531 | 1SA | 14 | 19 | f1gk | 0 | commotion | great noise and confusion | ||
| 532 | 1SA | 14 | 19 | db4u | figs-idiom | 0 | Withdraw your hand | This seems to be an idiom the means “Stop what you are doing.” Saul did not want Ahijah to continue to use the ark to ask God for direction. Alternate translation: “Do not bring the sacred chest at this time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 533 | 1SA | 14 | 20 | v4kx | 0 | the people who were with him | the remnant of the Israelite army that remained with Saul | ||
| 534 | 1SA | 14 | 20 | j27w | figs-personification | 0 | Every Philistine’s sword was against his fellow countrymen | The swords are spoken of as if they were living people. Alternate translation: “The Philistine soldiers were striking each other with their swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]]) | |
| 535 | 1SA | 14 | 22 | pz4l | figs-explicit | 0 | the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hills | This does not refer to an ambush. These soldiers were hiding because they were afraid of the Philistines. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “the Israelite soldiers who were afraid and had hidden themselves in the hills” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 536 | 1SA | 14 | 23 | y4b7 | translate-names | 0 | Beth Aven | This is a place in Israel. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 13:5](../13/05.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 537 | 1SA | 14 | 24 | h5cu | 0 | So none of the troops tasted food | It was understood by the troops that no refreshment was permitted under Saul’s oath. | ||
| 538 | 1SA | 14 | 25 | k9ql | 0 | the people entered the forest | The Philistine soldiers fled through the forests and the Israelite soldiers followed them there. | ||
| 539 | 1SA | 14 | 26 | y6qu | figs-hyperbole | 0 | the honey flowed | This is an exaggeration to emphasize how much honey there was in the forest. Alternate translation: “there was a lot of honey everywhere” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |
| 540 | 1SA | 14 | 26 | u6dd | figs-metonymy | 0 | no one put his hand to his mouth | Here putting one’s “hand to his mouth” is a metonym that means to eat. Alternate translation: “no one ate any” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 541 | 1SA | 14 | 26 | ll4l | figs-metonymy | 0 | the people feared the oath | The people were not afraid of the oath, but of the punishment that was associated with breaking the oath. Alternate translation: “the people were afraid of what Saul would do to them if they broke his oath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 542 | 1SA | 14 | 27 | jdr1 | 0 | General Information: | Jonathan learns of his father’s oath. | ||
| 543 | 1SA | 14 | 27 | tpk8 | figs-metaphor | 0 | bound the people with an oath | Here the obligation to obey an oath is spoken of as if the people were bound with ropes. Alternate translation: “commanded that the people obey his oath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 544 | 1SA | 14 | 27 | bpc5 | figs-metonymy | 0 | He raised his hand to his mouth | Here “hand to his mouth” is a metonym that means to eat. Alternate translation: “He ate some honey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 545 | 1SA | 14 | 27 | m3rq | figs-idiom | 0 | his eyes brightened | This idiom means that he was strengthened. Alternate translation: “he regained his strength” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 546 | 1SA | 14 | 29 | cip2 | figs-metonymy | 0 | for the land | This is a metonym that represents the nation of Israel. Alternate translation: “for Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 547 | 1SA | 14 | 29 | z3xa | figs-idiom | 0 | my eyes have become brightened | This idiom means that he was strengthened. Alternate translation: “I regained my strength” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 548 | 1SA | 14 | 30 | v75u | figs-rquestion | 0 | How much better if the people … that they found? | Jonathan uses this hypothetical question to state that the people should have been allowed to eat. This can be a statement. Alternate translation: “Our victory would have been better if the people had eaten freely today of the plunder that they took from their enemies.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]]) | |
| 549 | 1SA | 14 | 30 | m8aj | 0 | plunder | This word refers to the things the people had taken from the battle with their enemy. | ||
| 550 | 1SA | 14 | 30 | v717 | 0 | Because now the slaughter has not been great | Because the troops were not able to eat during the battle, as the day progressed, they became weaker. Because of this, they were not able to kill as many of the Philistines. | ||
| 551 | 1SA | 14 | 31 | f2fj | 0 | General Information: | Jonathan’s words lead the army to sin against God in their great hunger. | ||
| 552 | 1SA | 14 | 31 | z8g4 | 0 | Michmash | This is the name of a town. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 13:2](../13/02.md). | ||
| 553 | 1SA | 14 | 31 | w4i2 | translate-names | 0 | Aijalon | a place in Zebulun in Israel (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 554 | 1SA | 14 | 31 | lb94 | 0 | The people | This refers to the Israelites. | ||
| 555 | 1SA | 14 | 32 | g2ur | figs-explicit | 0 | ate them with the blood | The were so hungry they did not drain the blood first before eating. This was a violation of the Law which was given to Moses for the nation of Israel. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “ate them without draining the blood first as required by the law” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 556 | 1SA | 14 | 33 | pqy9 | figs-explicit | 0 | by eating with the blood | This was a violation of the Law which was given to Moses for the nation of Israel. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “by eating meat without draining the blood first as required by the law” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 557 | 1SA | 14 | 33 | ing6 | figs-hyperbole | 0 | You have acted unfaithfully | Saul is accusing his whole army of acting unfaithfully though this is a generalization because not every soldier acted unfaithfully. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |
| 558 | 1SA | 14 | 33 | d9xa | figs-explicit | 0 | Now, roll a big stone here to me | The stone would hold the animals up and make it easier to drain the blood from them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 559 | 1SA | 14 | 34 | v1tn | 0 | kill them here, and eat | This would allow Saul to observe if the blood was properly drained from the animals. | ||
| 560 | 1SA | 14 | 35 | l562 | 0 | General Information: | Saul had told the people to bring their animals to a big stone to kill and eat. | ||
| 561 | 1SA | 14 | 35 | y6xn | 0 | Saul built an altar to Yahweh | It is unclear if Saul built this altar with the large stone that the people brought to him in [1 Samuel 14:33](../14/33.md). | ||
| 562 | 1SA | 14 | 36 | vwb8 | 0 | General Information: | Saul seeks to continue the fight against the Philistines. | ||
| 563 | 1SA | 14 | 36 | qd4e | figs-litotes | 0 | let us not leave one of them alive | This is stated in a negative way to emphasize the slaughter. It can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “let us kill every one of them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 564 | 1SA | 14 | 36 | j8bk | 0 | Do whatever seems good to you | Saul had the support of his army to continue the fight. | ||
| 565 | 1SA | 14 | 36 | eu41 | figs-metonymy | 0 | Let us approach God here | Here “approaching God” is associated with asking him counsel. Alternate translation: “Let us ask God what we should do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 566 | 1SA | 14 | 37 | e4l1 | figs-metonymy | 0 | give them into the hand of Israel | Here “hand” refers to the power to defeat them. Alternate translation: “enable us to defeat them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 567 | 1SA | 14 | 37 | tdl4 | 0 | But God did not answer him that day | This implies that God was not willing to help Saul. | ||
| 568 | 1SA | 14 | 38 | vy5y | 0 | the people | This refers to the Israelites. | ||
| 569 | 1SA | 14 | 38 | wp75 | 0 | learn and see how this sin has happened | “find who sinned” | ||
| 570 | 1SA | 14 | 39 | t91s | figs-hypo | 0 | even if it is in Jonathan my son, he will surely die | Saul stated this as a hypothetical situation because he did not believe that Jonathan was guilty. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]]) | |
| 571 | 1SA | 14 | 39 | dce3 | figs-explicit | 0 | But none of the men among all the people answered him | The people remained silent because most of them knew that Jonathan had broken Saul’s oath. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “His men knew who was guilty, but none of them said anything to Saul” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 572 | 1SA | 14 | 40 | vud3 | figs-hyperbole | 0 | Then he said to all Israel | This was a generalization since only the Israelite soldiers were present. Alternate translation: “Then he said to the Israelite soldiers who were there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |
| 573 | 1SA | 14 | 41 | f92v | figs-explicit | 0 | give the Thummim | The Israelites at that time used special stones called the Urim and the Thummim to receive direction from God. Alternate translation: “Show us by means of the Thummim” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 574 | 1SA | 14 | 41 | rk8v | translate-transliterate | 0 | Thummim | This is a borrowed word from the original language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]]) | |
| 575 | 1SA | 14 | 41 | as11 | figs-activepassive | 0 | Jonathan and Saul were taken by lot, but the army was exonerated | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “The lots indicated that either Jonathan or Saul was guilty, but the army was not guilty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 576 | 1SA | 14 | 42 | rw4a | figs-activepassive | 0 | Then Jonathan was taken by lot | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Then the lot indicated that Jonathan was guilty” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 577 | 1SA | 14 | 43 | am45 | 0 | General Information: | The lots had just showed that Jonathan had sinned. | ||
| 578 | 1SA | 14 | 43 | h3ee | 0 | Tell me what you have done | “Tell me how you have sinned” or “Tell me what you have done that was wrong” | ||
| 579 | 1SA | 14 | 43 | yi96 | 0 | I will die | This could mean: (1) “I am willing to die” or (2) “do I deserve to be executed because of doing that?” | ||
| 580 | 1SA | 14 | 44 | bhu1 | 0 | God do so and more also to me, if you do not die, Jonathan | Saul makes a second foolish oath in less than one day. Alternate translation: “May God kill me if I do not kill you, Jonathan” | ||
| 581 | 1SA | 14 | 45 | sym5 | 0 | General Information: | The Army defends and protects Jonathan from Saul. | ||
| 582 | 1SA | 14 | 45 | q95l | figs-rquestion | 0 | Should Jonathan die, who has accomplished this great victory for Israel? Far from it! | The people scold Saul. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Jonathan has just accomplished this great victory for Israel. He should surely not die.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 583 | 1SA | 14 | 45 | et5x | 0 | As Yahweh lives | The people were expressing their certainty that they would not let anything happen to Jonathan. | ||
| 584 | 1SA | 14 | 45 | cdg3 | figs-hyperbole | 0 | not one hair of his head will fall to the ground | This exaggeration shows how the people of Israel would protect Jonathan and keep him safe. This litotes can be stated in a positive form. Alternate translation: “we will protect him from any harm” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 585 | 1SA | 14 | 47 | at51 | 0 | General Information: | For a brief period Saul served with great courage in defeating Israel’s enemies. | ||
| 586 | 1SA | 14 | 47 | q2xh | figs-metonymy | 0 | Israel | This is a metonym that represents the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “the Israelites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 587 | 1SA | 14 | 47 | vkj9 | figs-metonymy | 0 | Moab | This refers to the people of Moab. Alternate translation: “the Moabites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 588 | 1SA | 14 | 47 | lm9l | figs-metonymy | 0 | Edom | This refers to the people of Edom. Alternate translation: “the Edomites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 589 | 1SA | 14 | 47 | wyv4 | 0 | Wherever he turned | “Wherever he sent his army” | ||
| 590 | 1SA | 14 | 48 | kxf5 | figs-metonymy | 0 | out of the hands | The word “hand” represents control. Alternate translation: “out of the control” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 591 | 1SA | 14 | 49 | t582 | 0 | General Information: | This is background information on Saul’s family. | ||
| 592 | 1SA | 14 | 49 | tt1b | translate-names | 0 | Ishvi … Malki-Shua | These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 593 | 1SA | 14 | 49 | f4ri | translate-names | 0 | Merab … Michal | These are names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 594 | 1SA | 14 | 50 | qv1q | translate-names | 0 | Ahinoam | This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 595 | 1SA | 14 | 50 | rvk7 | translate-names | 0 | Ahimaaz … Abner … Ner | These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 596 | 1SA | 14 | 51 | eci8 | translate-names | 0 | Kish … Ner … Abner … Abiel | These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 597 | 1SA | 14 | 52 | e8ef | 0 | all the days of Saul | “all of Saul’s life” | ||
| 598 | 1SA | 14 | 52 | ezp3 | 0 | he attached him to himself | “he forced him to join his army” | ||
| 599 | 1SA | 15 | intro | abcf | 0 | # 1 Samuel 15 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This is the end of the section on Saul and Samuel (8-15).<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### God wants total obedience<br>Samuel told Saul that God wanted him to completely destroy the Amalekite people and animals. Saul fought the Amalekites and killed all the people except the king. He destroyed the animals that were not very good but saved the best animals. Saul told Samuel he had obeyed God’s command. Samuel asked him about the animals Saul had. Saul said he had saved them for a sacrifice to God. God said that obedience was better than sacrifice. Because Saul had disobeyed him, God had chosen someone else to become king.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Idiom<br>“He has turned back from following me” is an idiom meaning “he has stopped obeying me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])<br><br>### Rhetorical questions<br>When Saul insisted that he had obeyed God, Samuel rebuked him with these rhetorical questions: “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen that I hear?”; “Though you are little in your own sight, were you not made the head of the tribes of Israel?”; “Why then did you not obey the voice of Yahweh, but instead you seized the booty and did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh?”; and “Has Yahweh as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Yahweh?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |||
| 600 | 1SA | 15 | 1 | t4nn | 0 | the words of Yahweh | “the message of Yahweh” | ||
| 601 | 1SA | 15 | 3 | q1vz | figs-parallelism | 0 | completely destroy all that they have … kill both man and woman, child and infant, ox and sheep, camel and donkey | These two phrases mean the same thing. The second phrase gives specific details about what they are to destroy completely. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 602 | 1SA | 15 | 3 | ik1k | figs-litotes | 0 | Do not spare them | This negative statement emphasizes the completeness of the destruction. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 603 | 1SA | 15 | 4 | m856 | 0 | the people | “the army” | ||
| 604 | 1SA | 15 | 4 | sp3s | 0 | numbered them | “counted them” | ||
| 605 | 1SA | 15 | 4 | ppw8 | translate-numbers | 0 | two hundred thousand men on foot, and ten thousand men of Judah | “200,000 men on foot, and 10,000 men of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 606 | 1SA | 15 | 6 | stl7 | translate-names | 0 | Kenites | a nomad people group that had always been friendly to the nation of Israel (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 607 | 1SA | 15 | 7 | t6tl | translate-names | 0 | Havilah … Shur | These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 608 | 1SA | 15 | 8 | n8xb | 0 | General Information: | Yahweh had told Saul to destroy everything, but here Saul disobeys Yahweh’s command. | ||
| 609 | 1SA | 15 | 8 | ey6y | figs-synecdoche | 0 | he took Agag | Here Saul represents himself accompanied by his army. Alternate translation: “Saul and his army took Agag” or “Saul and his army captured Agag” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 610 | 1SA | 15 | 8 | kfl9 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | he completely destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword | The “edge of the sword” represents the swords and other weapons that soldiers used in battle. Here Saul represents himself accompanied by his army. Alternate translation: “they completely destroyed all of the people with their swords” or “they killed all of the people with their swords” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 611 | 1SA | 15 | 9 | ln2i | 0 | Saul … spared Agag | Saul disobeyed God by letting Agag live. | ||
| 612 | 1SA | 15 | 9 | nh2u | 0 | as well as the best of the sheep | Saul disobeyed God by keeping the best of the livestock. | ||
| 613 | 1SA | 15 | 10 | w6bp | figs-idiom | 0 | the word of Yahweh came to Samuel, saying, | The idiom “the word of Yahweh came to” is used to introduce a special message from God. Alternate translation: “Yahweh gave a message to Samuel. He said,” or “Yahweh spoke this message to Samuel:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 614 | 1SA | 15 | 11 | u8i3 | 0 | It grieves me | “I am sorry” | ||
| 615 | 1SA | 15 | 11 | fu9h | figs-metaphor | 0 | he has turned back from following me | Saul not obeying Yahweh is spoken of as if Saul had physically turned away from walking behind God. Alternate translation: “he has stopped following me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 616 | 1SA | 15 | 11 | zml2 | 0 | has not performed my commandments | “has not obeyed what I commanded him to do.” Saul was to completely destroy everything and everyone. God had placed a ban on the Amalekites. But Saul permitted some livestock to live. | ||
| 617 | 1SA | 15 | 11 | uwz4 | 0 | Samuel was angry | This could mean: (1) Samuel was angry with Saul for his disobedience or (2) Samuel was disturbed. | ||
| 618 | 1SA | 15 | 12 | g77w | 0 | Samuel was told | “Someone told Samuel” | ||
| 619 | 1SA | 15 | 12 | hh8y | 0 | he set up a monument to himself | Saul was full of pride. | ||
| 620 | 1SA | 15 | 12 | fp2t | 0 | down to Gilgal | Gilgal was lower in elevation than Carmel. | ||
| 621 | 1SA | 15 | 13 | wpf4 | 0 | I have fulfilled the command of Yahweh | It is not clear if Saul understood that he had not fully obeyed God’s command to completely destroy the Amalekites. | ||
| 622 | 1SA | 15 | 14 | g3x7 | 0 | General Information: | Samuel questions why Saul did not utterly destroyed the Amalekites. | ||
| 623 | 1SA | 15 | 14 | kf8w | 0 | bleating of sheep … lowing of the oxen | These are the sounds that these animals make. Your language may have different terms for these. | ||
| 624 | 1SA | 15 | 14 | cme2 | figs-parallelism | 0 | in my ears … that I hear | These two phrases mean the same thing. Here “in my ears” refers to hearing. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 625 | 1SA | 15 | 15 | ks4s | 0 | They have brought … the people spared | The word “they” and the phrase “the people” here both represent Saul’s army. Saul is blaming the people rather than himself. | ||
| 626 | 1SA | 15 | 15 | vin9 | 0 | to sacrifice to Yahweh your God | Saul is arguing that animals for sacrifice were an exception to Yahweh’s command to destroy everything. | ||
| 627 | 1SA | 15 | 15 | a6ie | 0 | Yahweh your God | Saul here does not describe Samuel’s God as his own God. | ||
| 628 | 1SA | 15 | 17 | a18m | figs-metaphor | 0 | in your own sight | Here sight represents judgment or evaluation. Alternate translation: “in your own opinion” or “in your judgment” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 629 | 1SA | 15 | 17 | a7ji | figs-rquestion | 0 | were you not made the head of the tribes of Israel? | Samuel uses this question to remind Saul of now much God had given him. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Yahweh made you the ruler of the tribes of Israel!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 630 | 1SA | 15 | 19 | yu1z | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why did you not obey … Yahweh? | Samuel asks this question to rebuke Saul for disobeying Yahweh. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should have obeyed … Yahweh!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 631 | 1SA | 15 | 19 | w3n7 | figs-metonymy | 0 | the voice of Yahweh | Here “voice” refers to the commands that Yahweh spoke. Alternate translation: “the things that Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 632 | 1SA | 15 | 19 | x74v | 0 | but instead you seized the booty | Samuel is accusing Saul of direct disobedience. Yahweh commanded Saul to completely destroy everything belonging to the Amalekites, and not to bring anything back to camp. | ||
| 633 | 1SA | 15 | 19 | b9eg | 0 | the booty | “the plunder” or “the possessions you took from the enemy” | ||
| 634 | 1SA | 15 | 19 | qxl6 | figs-metaphor | 0 | what was evil in the sight of Yahweh | Here “sight” refers to Yahweh’s thoughts or opinion. Alternate translation: “what Yahweh considers to be evil” or “what is evil in Yahweh’s judgement” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 635 | 1SA | 15 | 20 | k3f4 | 0 | I have indeed obeyed the voice of Yahweh | This is an emphatic statement. It is unclear if Saul thought this was true, or if he was simply making excuses for his sin. | ||
| 636 | 1SA | 15 | 20 | j3h2 | figs-metonymy | 0 | the voice of Yahweh | Here “voice” refers to the commands that Yahweh spoke. Alternate translation: “the things that Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 637 | 1SA | 15 | 20 | w1jd | translate-names | 0 | Agag | This is the name of the king of the Amalekites. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 638 | 1SA | 15 | 21 | v64h | 0 | But the people took | This appears to be shifting the blame to the people. | ||
| 639 | 1SA | 15 | 21 | kvf4 | 0 | things devoted to destruction | “animals that Yahweh commanded them to destroy” | ||
| 640 | 1SA | 15 | 21 | li5g | translate-names | 0 | Gilgal | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 641 | 1SA | 15 | 22 | dp67 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Has Yahweh as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Yahweh? | Samuel asks this question to emphasize that obedience is much more important than sacrifice. This can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Yahweh does not delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying his voice!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 642 | 1SA | 15 | 22 | f8kc | figs-metonymy | 0 | the voice of Yahweh | Here “voice” refers to the commands that Yahweh spoke. Alternate translation: “the things that Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 643 | 1SA | 15 | 22 | wen9 | 0 | Obedience is better than sacrifice | God wanted Saul’s complete obedience in the destruction of the Amalekites. Nothing in the land was fit for sacrifice. | ||
| 644 | 1SA | 15 | 22 | u1dg | 0 | better than the fat of rams | “better than to sacrifice the fat of rams as a burnt offering” | ||
| 645 | 1SA | 15 | 23 | m9ce | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | rebellion is like the sin of divination | The abstract noun “rebellion” can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “to rebel is as sinful as practicing divination” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 646 | 1SA | 15 | 23 | xz9b | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | stubbornness is like wickedness and iniquity | The abstract noun “stubbornness” can be translated with a verb and the abstract noun “wickedness” can be translated as an adjective. Alternate translation: “being stubborn is as bad as doing wicked things and practicing iniquity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 647 | 1SA | 15 | 23 | cx9p | 0 | the word of Yahweh | “Yahweh’s message” or “Yahweh’s command” | ||
| 648 | 1SA | 15 | 23 | n8ey | 0 | rejected you from being king | “decided that you will no longer be king” | ||
| 649 | 1SA | 15 | 24 | g1fl | figs-idiom | 0 | I have broken Yahweh’s commandment | This is an idiom that means he had disobeyed the commandment. Alternate translation: “I have disobeyed what Yahweh commanded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 650 | 1SA | 15 | 24 | t7ez | 0 | because I was afraid of the people | This is the reason Saul gives for not obeying God. Alternate translation: “because I was afraid of the soldiers” | ||
| 651 | 1SA | 15 | 24 | f7vn | figs-metonymy | 0 | obeyed their voice | Here “voice” refers to what the soldiers asked Saul to do. Alternate translation: “did what they asked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 652 | 1SA | 15 | 25 | bb4i | 0 | return with me | Saul and Samuel were apparently talking in private away from the other people. | ||
| 653 | 1SA | 15 | 26 | qdh9 | 0 | for you have rejected the word of Yahweh | Samuel made it clear that Saul understood that he was disobeying God at the time when he spared the best animals and did not kill Agag. | ||
| 654 | 1SA | 15 | 26 | h622 | figs-explicit | 0 | rejected the word of Yahweh | “rejected Yahweh’s command” or “rejected Yahweh’s message.” This means that he refused to obey Yahweh’s command. Alternate translation: “refused to obey Yahweh’s command” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 655 | 1SA | 15 | 27 | jy4w | figs-explicit | 0 | Saul took hold of the hem of his robe | Saul did this to try to stop Samuel from leaving. This can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: “Saul tried to stop him by grabbing the edge of Samuel’s robe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 656 | 1SA | 15 | 27 | p8lr | 0 | the hem of his robe | “the edge of his robe” or “the fringe of his robe” | ||
| 657 | 1SA | 15 | 28 | m2mh | figs-explicit | 0 | Yahweh has torn the kingdom of Israel | This refers back to when Saul tore Samuel’s robe in [1 Samuel 15:27](../15/27.md). This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Just as you tore my robe, Yahweh has torn the kingdom of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 658 | 1SA | 15 | 28 | h7h8 | 0 | has given it to a neighbor of yours, one who is better than you | God had already decided who would be the next king after Saul. | ||
| 659 | 1SA | 15 | 29 | el2n | figs-idiom | 0 | the Strength of Israel | Here Yahweh is referred to as “the Strength of Israel” because he gives strength to the Israelites. Alternate translation: “Yahweh, who is the strength of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 660 | 1SA | 15 | 29 | f3ca | figs-litotes | 0 | will not lie nor change his mind | This is stated as a negative to emphasize that God tells the truth. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “will always tell the truth and do what he says” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 661 | 1SA | 15 | 29 | lt8w | figs-metonymy | 0 | his mind | This refers to his thoughts and decisions. Alternate translation: “what he has decided to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 662 | 1SA | 15 | 29 | cud6 | figs-litotes | 0 | he is not a man, that he should change his mind | This is stated as a negative to emphasize that God is trustworthy. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “he is God, and will do what he says he will do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 663 | 1SA | 15 | 30 | x7z1 | 0 | But please honor me now before the elders | Saul may have been more interested in being honored by the people than in actually worshipping God. | ||
| 664 | 1SA | 15 | 30 | ruq1 | figs-metonymy | 0 | before the elders of my people and before Israel | Here “Israel” refers to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “before the people of Israel and the elders who lead them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 665 | 1SA | 15 | 30 | au2s | 0 | Turn again with me | “Come back with me” or “Return with me” | ||
| 666 | 1SA | 15 | 31 | evb6 | 0 | So Samuel turned again after Saul | This implies that Samuel changed his mind, and that they went together to where the people were. Alternate translation: “So Samuel finally agreed to do that, and they went together back to where the people were” | ||
| 667 | 1SA | 15 | 32 | n2tg | 0 | Agag came to him confined with chains and said | “They brought Agag to him bound by chains and Agag said” | ||
| 668 | 1SA | 15 | 32 | u9hs | figs-idiom | 0 | Surely the bitterness of death has past | This idiom appears to mean that Agag no longer thought he would be killed. Alternate translation: “Surely I am no longer in danger or dying” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 669 | 1SA | 15 | 33 | dqu4 | figs-parallelism | 0 | As your sword has made women childless, so shall your mother be childless among women | Both of these phrases have similar meaning and may be intended to be in poetic form. Alternate translation: “Since you have killed people, you will also be killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 670 | 1SA | 15 | 33 | z9kf | figs-euphemism | 0 | made women childless, so shall your mother be childless | This is a polite way of referring to killing people. Alternate translation: “killed the sons of other women, so shall I kill your mother’s son” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 671 | 1SA | 15 | 33 | lwq9 | 0 | Then Samuel chopped Agag to pieces | Samuel is the one who completed this task that Yahweh commanded Saul to do. Alternate translation: “Then Samuel cut Agag into pieces with his sword” | ||
| 672 | 1SA | 15 | 34 | p6j7 | translate-names | 0 | Ramah … Gibeah | These are the names of places. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 673 | 1SA | 15 | 34 | wed2 | 0 | went up to his house at Gibeah | Gibeah was higher in elevation than Gilgal where Saul and Samuel had been talking. | ||
| 674 | 1SA | 15 | 35 | hha6 | 0 | Samuel did not see Saul until the day of his death | “Samuel did not see Saul again for as long as he lived” | ||
| 675 | 1SA | 16 | intro | abcg | 0 | # 1 Samuel 16 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>### 1 Samuel 16-31 Saul and David<br>Chapter 16 establishes God’s choice of David to be the next king. David receives the Holy Spirit to empower and guide him as the king. This chapter also records the Holy Spirit leaving Saul because of his disobedience. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David chosen to be the next king<br>Humans judge others by what they look like, but God judges people by their true inner character. God rejected David’s older brothers in favor of David, who truly loved and obeyed him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>==Rhetorical Question ==<br>God scolds Samuel with this rhetorical question for his unwillingness to accept God’s decision: “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel?” It was wrong to mourn because it was God’s punishment of Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |||
| 676 | 1SA | 16 | 1 | ib7t | figs-rquestion | 0 | How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? | This rhetorical question is a rebuke from God and can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Stop mourning that I rejected Saul from being king over Israel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 677 | 1SA | 16 | 1 | aav1 | 0 | Fill your horn with oil | The term “horn” was sometimes used to refer to a “flask” that was shaped like a horn and was used for holding water or oil. A flask of oil was used for anointing a king. | ||
| 678 | 1SA | 16 | 2 | msu1 | figs-rquestion | 0 | How can I go? | Samuel uses a question to emphasize that he is worried about going to Bethlehem. Alternate translation: “I cannot go!” or “I am afraid to go.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 679 | 1SA | 16 | 2 | a4gl | figs-ellipsis | 0 | with you and say | You can state the understood information. Alternate translation: “with you to Bethlehem and say to the people there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 680 | 1SA | 16 | 2 | t5yc | figs-quotesinquotes | 0 | say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to Yahweh.’ | This has a quotation within a quotation. The direct quotation can be stated as an indirect quotation. Alternate translation: “say to the people there that you have come to sacrifice to Yahweh.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotesinquotes]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-quotations]]) | |
| 681 | 1SA | 16 | 4 | ead8 | figs-explicit | 0 | The elders of the city were trembling as they came to meet him | It seems the elders were trembling because they were worried that Samuel came to rebuke them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 682 | 1SA | 16 | 5 | tt5t | figs-ellipsis | 0 | In peace | This can be stated as a complete sentence. Alternate translation: “Yes, I have come in peace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 683 | 1SA | 16 | 5 | a67l | 0 | to set … apart | To set someone apart means to get that person ready for Yahweh’s purposes by making sure that person is ritually clean according to the law of Moses. | ||
| 684 | 1SA | 16 | 6 | jj6a | 0 | When they came | Here “they” refers to Jesse and his sons. | ||
| 685 | 1SA | 16 | 6 | tns5 | 0 | he looked at Eliab | Here “he” refers to Samuel. | ||
| 686 | 1SA | 16 | 6 | ug8f | translate-names | 0 | Eliab | This is the name of Jesse’s oldest son. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 687 | 1SA | 16 | 6 | lj9m | 0 | standing before him | Here “him” refers to Yahweh. | ||
| 688 | 1SA | 16 | 7 | hbc3 | figs-metaphor | 0 | Yahweh does not see as man sees | Here “see” means to evaluate something. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 689 | 1SA | 16 | 7 | v16l | figs-123person | 0 | For Yahweh does not see … Yahweh looks | Yahweh is speaking about himself in the third person. Alternate translation: “For I, Yahweh, do not see … I, Yahweh, look” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 690 | 1SA | 16 | 7 | s3tv | figs-metonymy | 0 | on the heart | Here “heart” represents a person’s inner being. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 691 | 1SA | 16 | 8 | k8wq | translate-names | 0 | Abinadab | This is the name of one of Jesse’s sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 692 | 1SA | 16 | 8 | qht8 | 0 | made him pass before Samuel | “told him to go to Samuel” | ||
| 693 | 1SA | 16 | 9 | ex3x | figs-ellipsis | 0 | Jesse then made Shammah pass by | It is understood that Shammah passed by Samuel. Alternate translation: “Jesse then made Shammah pass before Samuel” or “Jesse then told Shammah to go to Samuel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 694 | 1SA | 16 | 9 | xzq5 | translate-names | 0 | Shammah | This is the name of one of Jesse’s sons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 695 | 1SA | 16 | 11 | j3g3 | 0 | There remains yet the youngest | “There is still my youngest son” | ||
| 696 | 1SA | 16 | 11 | r1tl | figs-ellipsis | 0 | we will not sit down | It is understood that they were waiting to sit down and eat. Alternate translation: “we will not sit down to eat” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 697 | 1SA | 16 | 12 | ie4h | 0 | Now … appearance | The word “Now” is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the narrator tells about a new person in the story. | ||
| 698 | 1SA | 16 | 12 | ev69 | 0 | this son was ruddy | The word “ruddy” means David was healthy looking. | ||
| 699 | 1SA | 16 | 13 | gsz8 | 0 | the horn of oil | The term “horn” was sometimes used to refer to a “flask” that was shaped like a horn and was used for holding water or oil. A flask of oil was used for anointing a king. See how you translated a similar phrase in [1 Samuel 16:1](../16/01.md). | ||
| 700 | 1SA | 16 | 13 | r2qg | figs-explicit | 0 | Samuel rose up and went | It is implied that he rose up after they sat down to eat. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 701 | 1SA | 16 | 13 | e73i | 0 | The Spirit of Yahweh rushed on David | The phrase “rushed on” means Yahweh’s Spirit influenced David. In this case it means he enabled David to fulfill whatever Yahweh wanted him to do. See how you translated a similar phrase in [1 Samuel 10:6](../10/06.md). | ||
| 702 | 1SA | 16 | 14 | a48s | 0 | Now | This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here the narrator starts to tell a new part of the story. | ||
| 703 | 1SA | 16 | 14 | thd3 | 0 | harmful spirit | This may refer to either a “spirit that causes trouble” or an “evil spirit.” | ||
| 704 | 1SA | 16 | 16 | y7wp | figs-123person | 0 | Let our master now command | The servants refer to Saul in the third person as “our master.” Alternate translation: “We ask that you, our master, command” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 705 | 1SA | 16 | 16 | qwf8 | figs-123person | 0 | command your servants who are before you to look | The servants refer to themselves in the third person as “your servants.” Alternate translation: “command us, your servants who attend to you, to look” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 706 | 1SA | 16 | 16 | u14z | 0 | is on you | “troubles you” | ||
| 707 | 1SA | 16 | 18 | jui1 | 0 | a strong, courageous man | This could mean: (1) “a great warrior” or (2) “a very brave man.” | ||
| 708 | 1SA | 16 | 18 | bp1w | 0 | one prudent in speech | “one wise in speech” or “one who speaks wisely” | ||
| 709 | 1SA | 16 | 18 | l27k | figs-idiom | 0 | Yahweh is with him | Here “with him” means Yahweh helps and blesses David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 710 | 1SA | 16 | 21 | g496 | figs-go | 0 | David came to Saul | Here “came” can be translated as “went.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]]) | |
| 711 | 1SA | 16 | 21 | i2aj | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | entered his service | The abstract noun “service” can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: “began to serve him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 712 | 1SA | 16 | 21 | pq6t | 0 | he became his armor bearer | “David became Saul’s armor bearer” | ||
| 713 | 1SA | 16 | 22 | mk1a | figs-idiom | 0 | Let David stand before me | Here “stand before me” is an idiom that means to continue in Saul’s service. Alternate translation: “Let David stay in my service” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 714 | 1SA | 16 | 22 | b5l4 | figs-metonymy | 0 | he has found favor in my eyes | Here “eyes” are a metonym for sight, and “my sight” represents how Saul judges or evaluates David. Alternate translation: “he has found favor in my judgment” or “I am pleased with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 715 | 1SA | 16 | 23 | c6ip | 0 | harmful spirit | Here “harmful spirit” may refer to either a “spirit that causes trouble” or an “evil spirit.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 16:14](../16/14.md). | ||
| 716 | 1SA | 16 | 23 | hnb5 | 0 | was upon Saul | “troubled Saul” | ||
| 717 | 1SA | 16 | 23 | pxe5 | figs-activepassive | 0 | Saul would be refreshed and well | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “the music would refresh Saul and make him well” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 718 | 1SA | 17 | intro | abch | 0 | # 1 Samuel 17 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter introduced David as a soldier, a skill that will be important for the rest of his life.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David kills Goliath<br>Trust in God is more powerful than physical might or military training and equipment. David, trusting in the Lord and armed only with a sling, defeats Goliath who is well-armed and physically strong but who did not believe in Yahweh. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])<br><br>### Uncircumcised<br><br>The people of Israel often used the term “uncircumcised” to refer to Gentiles. Here it is used to describe the Philistines. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/circumcise]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Rhetorical questions<br>David uses rhetorical questions to state his desire to fight the giant: “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and takes away the disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])<br><br>His brother uses rhetorical questions to show his disdain for his younger brother, whom he thinks is pretending to be bigger than he really is: “Why did you come down here? With whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness?” David defends himself with some questions: “What have I done now? Was it not just a question?”<br><br>Goliath also uses a rhetorical question to show his contempt for young David: “Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?” | |||
| 719 | 1SA | 17 | 2 | z3hp | translate-names | 0 | the Valley of Elah | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 720 | 1SA | 17 | 4 | q4bx | translate-bdistance | 0 | six cubits and a span | A cubit is a unit of measurement equal to about 46 centimeters. A span is a unit of measurement equal to about 23 centimeters. Alternate translation: “about 3 meters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]]) | |
| 721 | 1SA | 17 | 5 | n5rl | figs-activepassive | 0 | he was armed with a coat of chainmail | A “coat of chainmail” is a flexible piece of body armor covered with protective scales or small plates. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he protected himself by wearing a coat of chainmail” or “he wore a coat of chainmail” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 722 | 1SA | 17 | 5 | c1ze | translate-bweight | 0 | five thousand shekels | A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 55 kilograms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]]) | |
| 723 | 1SA | 17 | 6 | g2bi | 0 | a javelin of bronze | A “javelin” is a small spear that is meant to be thrown. | ||
| 724 | 1SA | 17 | 7 | mlr9 | 0 | staff of his spear | “the handle of his spear” | ||
| 725 | 1SA | 17 | 7 | ddd9 | 0 | loop of cord | “rope rolled up into a circle” | ||
| 726 | 1SA | 17 | 7 | yeq5 | 0 | His spear’s head | “The point of his spear” | ||
| 727 | 1SA | 17 | 7 | ww8c | translate-bweight | 0 | six hundred shekels of iron | A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. Alternate translation: “about 7 kilograms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]]) | |
| 728 | 1SA | 17 | 8 | xz35 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why have you come out to draw up for battle? | “Why have you come to fight in battle against us?” Goliath uses this question to mock the Israelites. Alternate translation: “You are fools if you think you can fight in battle against us!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 729 | 1SA | 17 | 8 | sj9b | figs-rquestion | 0 | Am not I a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? | Goliath uses this question to mock the Israelites. When he says that he is a Philistine, he is implying that he is strong. Alternate translation: “I am a great Philistine, and you are merely servants of Saul.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 730 | 1SA | 17 | 10 | na9z | 0 | I challenge the ranks of Israel | “I challenge the army of Israel” | ||
| 731 | 1SA | 17 | 11 | p19l | 0 | all Israel | This refers to the Israelite soldiers who were there. | ||
| 732 | 1SA | 17 | 11 | su45 | figs-doublet | 0 | they were discouraged and greatly afraid | The words “discouraged” and “greatly afraid” mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of their fear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]]) | |
| 733 | 1SA | 17 | 12 | pz4w | 0 | He had eight sons | “He” refers to Jesse. | ||
| 734 | 1SA | 17 | 12 | apl3 | figs-parallelism | 0 | Jesse was an old man … very old among men | The two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 735 | 1SA | 17 | 13 | a3gr | 0 | second to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah | “Abinadab the second born, and Shammah the third born.” This phrase shows birth order. | ||
| 736 | 1SA | 17 | 14 | kp25 | figs-explicit | 0 | The three oldest | The implied information is that these are the sons of Jesse. Alternate translation: “The three oldest sons of Jesse” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 737 | 1SA | 17 | 16 | wi92 | translate-numbers | 0 | For forty days | “For 40 days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 738 | 1SA | 17 | 16 | vf87 | 0 | to present himself for battle | “to show that he was ready to fight” | ||
| 739 | 1SA | 17 | 17 | t66s | translate-bvolume | 0 | ephah | An ephah is a unit of measurement equal to about 22 liters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]]) | |
| 740 | 1SA | 17 | 18 | n9tr | translate-numbers | 0 | the captain of their thousand | “the captain of your brothers’ thousand.” This could mean: (1) the word “thousand” represents the exact amount of soldiers that this captain led. Alternate translation: “the captain of your brothers’ unit of 1,000 soldiers” or (2) the word translated as “thousand” does not represent exact number, but is the name of a large military division. Alternate translation: “the captain of your brothers’ military division” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 741 | 1SA | 17 | 18 | ms2j | 0 | See how your brothers are doing | “Check and find out how your brothers are doing” | ||
| 742 | 1SA | 17 | 19 | i8wt | 0 | all the men of Israel | “all the soldiers of Israel” | ||
| 743 | 1SA | 17 | 19 | fa7e | translate-names | 0 | the Valley of Elah | This is the name of a place. See how you translated it in [1 Samuel 17:2](../17/02.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 744 | 1SA | 17 | 23 | xd5y | 0 | Goliath by name | “whose name was Goliath” | ||
| 745 | 1SA | 17 | 23 | e3lh | 0 | came out of the ranks of the Philistines | “stepped forward from the Philistines’ battle line” | ||
| 746 | 1SA | 17 | 25 | nx3g | figs-rquestion | 0 | Have you seen this man who has come up? | The soldiers were saying this to draw one another’s attention to the man Goliath. Alternate translation: “Look at this man who has come up!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 747 | 1SA | 17 | 25 | i1j1 | figs-explicit | 0 | The king | This refers to the king of Israel. Alternate translation: “Our king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 748 | 1SA | 17 | 25 | h9r9 | 0 | his daughter | This refers to the king’s daughter. | ||
| 749 | 1SA | 17 | 25 | nt1f | 0 | to him … his father’s house | The words “him” and “his” refer to the man who kills Goliath. | ||
| 750 | 1SA | 17 | 25 | d62y | figs-metonymy | 0 | will make his father’s house free from taxation in Israel | The word “house” refers to the household or family. Alternate translation: “will no longer require his family to pay taxes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 751 | 1SA | 17 | 26 | ys91 | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | takes away the disgrace from Israel | This can be expressed with the verb “disgrace.” Alternate translation: “stops Israel from being disgraced” or “stops him from disgracing Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 752 | 1SA | 17 | 26 | vrc8 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God? | David said this to show his anger that this Philistine was defying God’s army. Alternate translation: “This uncircumcised Philistine certainly has no power that he should defy the armies of the living God!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 753 | 1SA | 17 | 26 | uay2 | 0 | this uncircumcised Philistine | This phrase is an insult and indicates that Goliath does not belong to the living God. | ||
| 754 | 1SA | 17 | 28 | tmc9 | figs-metaphor | 0 | Eliab’s anger was kindled against David | Here anger is spoken of as if it were a fire that could be kindled. Alternate translation: “Eliab became angry with David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 755 | 1SA | 17 | 28 | f8iy | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why did you come down here? | Eliab uses this question to show that he is angry that David came down. He was probably implying that David did not have a good reason for coming. Alternate translation: “You had no good reason to come here” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 756 | 1SA | 17 | 28 | k8hg | figs-rquestion | 0 | With whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? | Eliab uses this question to insult David by making his work seem unimportant and by accusing him of not taking care of his father’s sheep. Alternate translation: “You simply had the responsibility of watching over a few sheep in the wilderness. You could not even carry out that simple responsibility!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 757 | 1SA | 17 | 28 | aj1w | figs-parallelism | 0 | your pride, and the mischief in your heart | These two phrases mean basically the same thing and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 758 | 1SA | 17 | 29 | m8dz | figs-rquestion | 0 | What have I done now? Was it not just a question? | David used these questions to express his frustration and to justify himself. Alternate translation: “I have done nothing wrong. I was only asking a question!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 759 | 1SA | 17 | 30 | yyw8 | 0 | He turned away from him | “He” refers to David and the word “him” refers to Eliab. | ||
| 760 | 1SA | 17 | 31 | q448 | figs-activepassive | 0 | When the words that David said were heard | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When the soldiers heard what David said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 761 | 1SA | 17 | 32 | h5di | figs-metonymy | 0 | Let no man’s heart fail | The heart failing represents being terrified and losing confidence. Alternate translation: “Do not let anyone be terrified” or “Do not let anyone lose their confidence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 762 | 1SA | 17 | 32 | h1gz | figs-123person | 0 | your servant will go | David spoke of himself as “your servant” to show respect to Saul. Alternate translation: “I, your servant, will go” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 763 | 1SA | 17 | 34 | ing5 | figs-123person | 0 | Your servant used to keep his father’s sheep | David spoke of himself as “your servant” to show respect to Saul. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 17:32](../17/32.md). Alternate translation: “I, your servant, used to keep my father’s sheep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 764 | 1SA | 17 | 34 | vkk8 | 0 | used to keep his father’s sheep | “used to take care of his father’s sheep” | ||
| 765 | 1SA | 17 | 34 | nm8r | 0 | a bear | A bear is a large animal with thick fur and long claws and that walks on four legs but can stand on two legs as a person does. | ||
| 766 | 1SA | 17 | 35 | n7yn | 0 | chased after him and attacked him | Here “him” refers to the lion or bear. Some languages would use the word “it” instead of “him.” | ||
| 767 | 1SA | 17 | 35 | nu94 | 0 | rescued it out of his mouth | Here “it” refers to the lamb. | ||
| 768 | 1SA | 17 | 35 | tq7y | figs-idiom | 0 | he rose up against me | Here “rose up against” is an idiom that refers to attacking. Alternate translation: “it attacked me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 769 | 1SA | 17 | 35 | n1vn | 0 | caught him by his beard | The “beard” refers to the lion’s mane or the hair on the bear’s face. | ||
| 770 | 1SA | 17 | 36 | r5kx | 0 | Connecting Statement: | David continues speaking to King Saul. | ||
| 771 | 1SA | 17 | 36 | q3g3 | 0 | This uncircumcised Philistine | This phrase is an insult and indicates that Goliath does not belong to the living God. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 17:26](../17/26.md). | ||
| 772 | 1SA | 17 | 36 | dhp4 | 0 | will be like one of them | David is saying that he will be able to kill the Philistine just as he was able to kill the lion and bear. | ||
| 773 | 1SA | 17 | 37 | hb63 | figs-metonymy | 0 | from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear | Bears and lions use their paws when they attack, so the word “paw” represents the attack. Alternate translation: “from the attack of the lion and from the attack of the bear” or “from the lion and the bear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 774 | 1SA | 17 | 37 | p2u2 | figs-metonymy | 0 | the hand of this Philistine | The Philistine’s hand represents his power in fighting. Alternate translation: “the power of this Philistine” or “the Philistine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 775 | 1SA | 17 | 38 | zp21 | 0 | coat of chainmail | a flexible piece of body armor covered with protective scales or small plates | ||
| 776 | 1SA | 17 | 39 | vaf6 | 0 | his sword on his armor | “Saul’s sword on the armor” | ||
| 777 | 1SA | 17 | 40 | lb74 | 0 | his staff in his hand | Here “his” refers to David. | ||
| 778 | 1SA | 17 | 40 | hp45 | 0 | His sling was in his hand | A sling is a weapon for throwing stones. | ||
| 779 | 1SA | 17 | 41 | n9t4 | 0 | with his shield bearer in front of him | “and his shield bearer walked in front of him” | ||
| 780 | 1SA | 17 | 42 | u9pv | 0 | he despised him | “he hated him” | ||
| 781 | 1SA | 17 | 42 | mb55 | 0 | and ruddy | “and healthy looking” | ||
| 782 | 1SA | 17 | 43 | tz3r | figs-metaphor | 0 | Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks? | Here a dog represents a small animal that a person can easily kill. The word “sticks” refers to David’s staff and shows Goliath’s opinion that it is not a good weapon. Goliath uses this question to accuse David of insulting him. Alternate translation: “You insult me by coming at me with mere sticks as if I were just a dog!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 783 | 1SA | 17 | 44 | cc8i | figs-metaphor | 0 | I will give your flesh to the birds of the heavens and to the beasts of the field | Goliath speaks of killing David and leaving his body on the ground for the animals to eat it as if he were to give David’s body to the animals. Alternate translation: “I will kill you, and the birds of the heavens and the beasts of the field will eat your body” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 784 | 1SA | 17 | 44 | gkd1 | 0 | birds of the heavens | “birds of the sky” or “birds” | ||
| 785 | 1SA | 17 | 44 | np2h | 0 | beasts of the field | “wild animals” | ||
| 786 | 1SA | 17 | 45 | aq63 | figs-metonymy | 0 | in the name of Yahweh | Here “name” represents God’s power or authority. Alternate translation: “with the power of Yahweh” or “with the authority of Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 787 | 1SA | 17 | 45 | pku5 | 0 | whom you have defied | “whom you have provoked” or “whom you have insulted” | ||
| 788 | 1SA | 17 | 46 | a7g6 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | David continues speaking to Goliath. | ||
| 789 | 1SA | 17 | 46 | mcz7 | figs-metaphor | 0 | I will give the dead bodies … to the birds … and to the wild beasts of the earth | David speaks of leading the Israelites in killing the Philistines and leaving their bodies on the ground for the animals to eat them as if he were to give their bodies to the animals. Alternate translation: “We Israelites will kill the Philistine army, and the birds of the heavens and the wild beasts of the earth will eat them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 790 | 1SA | 17 | 46 | h6s8 | figs-metonymy | 0 | all the earth may know | The word “earth” refers to the people on earth. Alternate translation: “all the people of the earth may know” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 791 | 1SA | 17 | 47 | mfy6 | figs-metonymy | 0 | Yahweh does not give victory with sword or spear | Swords and spears are examples of battle weapons. They represent human ways of fighting. Alternate translation: “The victory that Yahweh gives does not depend on sword and spear” or “when Yahweh gives us victory, he does not depend on how we fight” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 792 | 1SA | 17 | 47 | duh1 | figs-metonymy | 0 | the battle is Yahweh’s | Winning the battle is spoken of as owning the battle. Alternate translation: “Yahweh always wins the battle” or “the victory belongs to Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 793 | 1SA | 17 | 47 | n39p | figs-metonymy | 0 | he will give you into our hand | Giving the Philistines into Israel’s hand represents helping Israel to defeat the Philistines in battle. Alternate translation: “he will help us defeat you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 794 | 1SA | 17 | 50 | kd4h | 0 | David defeated … He hit … killed … There was no sword in David’s hand | Verse 50 is a summary of David’s amazing victory over Goliath. The details about how he hit and killed Goliath are in [1 Samuel 17:49](../17/49.md) and 17:51. Some languages do not use summary statements like this. In those situations, translators may restructure the verses as they are in the UST. | ||
| 795 | 1SA | 17 | 51 | ifn9 | 0 | Then David ran and stood over the Philistine | David did this after Goliath fell to the ground in [1 Samuel 17:49](../17/49.md). | ||
| 796 | 1SA | 17 | 51 | k64x | 0 | took his sword | “took the Philistine’s sword.” Here the word “his” refers to Goliath. | ||
| 797 | 1SA | 17 | 52 | c1ad | figs-explicit | 0 | The dead Philistines lay along the way to Shaaraim | It can be stated clearly that the Israelites were killing the Philistines as they chased them. Alternate translation: “And they killed the Philistines as they chased them, and the bodies of the dead Philistines were on the ground along the way to Shaaraim” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 798 | 1SA | 17 | 53 | sb83 | 0 | they plundered their camp | “the Israelites plundered the Philistines’ camp” | ||
| 799 | 1SA | 17 | 54 | gxy4 | 0 | he put his armor in his tent | “he put Goliath’s armor in his own tent” | ||
| 800 | 1SA | 17 | 55 | wk2v | figs-events | 0 | When Saul saw David | The conversation in 17:55-56 happened before David killed Goliath. Alternate translation: “When Saul had seen David” or “Earlier when Saul saw David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events]]) | |
| 801 | 1SA | 17 | 55 | y16z | 0 | go out against the Philistine | “go to fight against the Philistine” | ||
| 802 | 1SA | 17 | 55 | ynx5 | 0 | whose son is this youth | “who is this youth’s father” | ||
| 803 | 1SA | 17 | 55 | y7mj | 0 | As you live | This was a way of swearing that what he was about to say was true. | ||
| 804 | 1SA | 17 | 56 | nt66 | 0 | whose son the boy is | “who the boy’s father is” | ||
| 805 | 1SA | 17 | 57 | xp4u | 0 | in his hand | Here “his” refers to David. | ||
| 806 | 1SA | 17 | 58 | k63k | 0 | Whose son are you | “Who is your father” | ||
| 807 | 1SA | 17 | 58 | k634 | 0 | I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite | “My father is your servant Jesse, the Bethlehemite” | ||
| 808 | 1SA | 17 | 58 | g6vb | 0 | your servant Jesse | David referred to his father as “your servant” to show that his father was faithful to King Saul. | ||
| 809 | 1SA | 18 | intro | abci | 0 | # 1 Samuel 18 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This is the first chapter of a section explaining why Saul wants to kill David.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 18:7.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Saul is jealous of David’s popularity<br>Saul’s son, Jonathan, loves David. David is successful in battling the Philistines, and Saul is happy until the women give David more attention than they give him. He fears that David will replace him as king. This is potentially confusing because the author has already established that David will be the next king. It is probably that Saul feared David would kill him in order to be the next king sooner, or that he did not really believe David would be the next king. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]])<br><br>### Jonathan’s love of David<br>Some scholars believe Jonathan loved David as a man loves his wife. There is no reason to translate this as if Jonathan were a homosexual. Instead, treat this as a brotherly type of love. | |||
| 810 | 1SA | 18 | 1 | w8c4 | figs-metaphor | 0 | the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David | Very close friendship is spoken of as if it were binding together the souls of two people. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Jonathan felt a strong affection towards David” or “Jonathan committed himself to David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 811 | 1SA | 18 | 1 | k383 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | Jonathan loved him as his own soul | Here “loved” refers to the love between friends, not romantic love. The word “soul” represents the person or the person’s life. Alternate translation: “Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself” or “Jonathan loved David as he loved his own life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 812 | 1SA | 18 | 3 | l8pd | figs-synecdoche | 0 | Jonathan loved him as his own soul | Here “loved” refers to the love between friends, not romantic love. The word “soul” represents the person or the person’s life. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 18:1](../18/01.md). Alternate translation: “Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself” or “Jonathan loved David as he loved his own life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 813 | 1SA | 18 | 5 | vcr9 | 0 | he succeeded | “he prospered” | ||
| 814 | 1SA | 18 | 5 | w4mv | figs-metaphor | 0 | This was pleasing in the eyes of all the people and also in the sight of Saul’s servants | The phrases “in the eyes of” and “in the sight of” mean the same thing. The opinion of the people is spoken of as something that they view as either good or bad. Alternate translation: “This was pleasing in the opinions of all the people and of Saul’s servants” or “This pleased all the people and Saul’s servants” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 815 | 1SA | 18 | 6 | v9fv | figs-hyperbole | 0 | from all the cities of Israel | This is generalization that emphasizes the great number of women who came from many cities. Alternate translation: “from many of the cities throughout Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |
| 816 | 1SA | 18 | 6 | k1rh | 0 | with tambourines, with joy, and with musical instruments | “joyfully playing tambourines and other musical instruments” | ||
| 817 | 1SA | 18 | 6 | qct5 | 0 | with tambourines | A “tambourine” is a small handheld drum. | ||
| 818 | 1SA | 18 | 7 | ii5a | figs-ellipsis | 0 | David his ten thousands | The verb may be supplied from the previous line. Alternate translation: “David has killed his ten thousands” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 819 | 1SA | 18 | 8 | lp8i | 0 | They have ascribed | “They have credited” | ||
| 820 | 1SA | 18 | 8 | xi13 | figs-rquestion | 0 | What more can he have but the monarchy? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “The only thing left for him to have is the kingship.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 821 | 1SA | 18 | 10 | iyh1 | 0 | a harmful spirit from God | Here “harmful spirit” may refer to either “a spirit that causes trouble” or “an evil spirit.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 16:15](../16/15.md). | ||
| 822 | 1SA | 18 | 10 | c8qe | 0 | a harmful spirit from God rushed upon Saul | The phrase “rushed upon” means the harmful spirit influenced Saul. In this case it means it caused Saul to be troubled and act crazy. See how you translated a similar phrase in [1 Samuel 10:6](../10/06.md). | ||
| 823 | 1SA | 18 | 10 | me9n | 0 | he raved | “he acted crazy” | ||
| 824 | 1SA | 18 | 12 | d2h6 | 0 | Yahweh was with him | “Yahweh was with David” | ||
| 825 | 1SA | 18 | 13 | a354 | 0 | So Saul removed him from his presence | “So Saul removed David from his presence” | ||
| 826 | 1SA | 18 | 13 | uwr1 | translate-numbers | 0 | a commander of a thousand | This could mean: (1) the word “thousand” represents the exact amount of soldiers that he would lead. Alternate translation: “a commander of 1,000 soldiers” or (2) the word translated as “thousand” does not represent exact number, but is the name of a large military division. Alternate translation: “a commander of a large military division” See how you translated a similar phrase in [1 Samuel 17:18](../17/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 827 | 1SA | 18 | 13 | zlq6 | figs-idiom | 0 | David went out and came in before the people | Here “the people” refers to the soldiers under David’s command. The phrases “went out” and “came in” are idioms that refer to leading the people into battle and leading them home from battle. Alternate translation: “David led his soldiers into battle and led them home from battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 828 | 1SA | 18 | 15 | cml9 | figs-idiom | 0 | he stood in awe of him | Here “stood in awe” is an idiom that means to fear. Alternate translation: “he feared David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 829 | 1SA | 18 | 16 | bgb3 | figs-metonymy | 0 | all Israel and Judah loved David | Here “Israel and Judah” represent the people of all of the tribes. Alternate translation: “all the people in Israel and Judah loved David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 830 | 1SA | 18 | 16 | c9ce | figs-idiom | 0 | went out and came in before them | The phrases “went out” and “came in” are idioms that refer to leading the people into battle and leading them home from battle. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 18:13](../18/13.md). Alternate translation: “led his soldiers into battle and led them home from battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 831 | 1SA | 18 | 17 | ptz6 | figs-metaphor | 0 | Let not my hand be on him, but let the hand of the Philistines be on him | Harming someone is spoken of as if it were placing one’s hand on that person. Here, Saul is referring to killing David. Alternate translation: “I will not be the one to kill him; I will let the Philistines kill him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 832 | 1SA | 18 | 18 | ij43 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Who am I, and who are my relatives, or my father’s clan in Israel … to the king? | David uses this rhetorical question to emphasize that he is not worthy of being Saul’s son-in-law. Alternate translation: “I am nobody and neither my relatives nor my father’s family are important enough in Israel … to the king.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 833 | 1SA | 18 | 18 | hga5 | 0 | son-in-law to the king | “husband of the king’s daughter” | ||
| 834 | 1SA | 18 | 19 | imc2 | figs-activepassive | 0 | when Merab, Saul’s daughter, should have been given to David | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “when Saul should have given his daughter Merab to David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 835 | 1SA | 18 | 19 | vdc5 | figs-activepassive | 0 | she was given to Adriel | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Saul gave her to Adriel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 836 | 1SA | 18 | 20 | hv3f | 0 | Michal … loved David | Here “loved” means she had romantic feelings for David. | ||
| 837 | 1SA | 18 | 20 | vz4x | 0 | They told Saul | Here “they” refers to people who found out about Michal’s feelings, not to David and Michal. | ||
| 838 | 1SA | 18 | 21 | dd2e | figs-metaphor | 0 | that the hand of the Philistines may be against him | Harming someone is spoken of as if it were placing one’s hand on that person. Here, Saul is referring to killing David. See how you translated a similar phrase in [1 Samuel 18:17](../18/17.md). Alternate translation: “so that the Philistines may kill him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 839 | 1SA | 18 | 21 | q35l | 0 | You will be my son-in-law | “You will be the husband of my daughter” | ||
| 840 | 1SA | 18 | 22 | q87c | 0 | all his servants love you | “all of his servants admire you” | ||
| 841 | 1SA | 18 | 22 | vvh8 | 0 | Now then | “For these reasons you should” | ||
| 842 | 1SA | 18 | 23 | eps5 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Is it a small matter to you to be the king’s son-in-law, since I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed? | David asks this rhetorical question to emphasize that he is not worthy to be the king’s son-in-law. Alternate translation: “It is a great matter to be the king’s son-in-law, and I am too poor and unimportant for that.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 843 | 1SA | 18 | 25 | a18a | figs-ellipsis | 0 | The king does not desire any price for the bride except a hundred foreskins | The verb for the second phrase may be supplied from the first. Alternate translation: “The king does not desire any price for the bride; he desires only that you bring to him 100 foreskins” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 844 | 1SA | 18 | 25 | x1iw | 0 | foreskins | The foreskin is a fold of skin on a man’s private part that is removed during circumcision. | ||
| 845 | 1SA | 18 | 25 | wjv8 | figs-activepassive | 0 | to be avenged from the king’s enemies | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to get revenge on the king’s enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 846 | 1SA | 18 | 25 | a2us | figs-euphemism | 0 | to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines | Here “fall” means to die. The phrase “by the hand” is an idiom that tells us the means by which something will happen, in this case, David will be killed by the Philistines. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “to have the Philistines kill David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 847 | 1SA | 18 | 27 | f14u | translate-numbers | 0 | two hundred Philistines | This can be rendered numerically. Alternate translation: “200 Philistines” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 848 | 1SA | 18 | 27 | pz31 | 0 | they gave them in full number to the king | “David and his men gave all of them to the king” | ||
| 849 | 1SA | 18 | 28 | rjc2 | figs-doublet | 0 | Saul saw, and he knew | Here the words “saw” and “knew” share similar meanings and emphasize that Saul knew with certainty. Alternate translation: “Saul recognized” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]]) | |
| 850 | 1SA | 18 | 28 | ct4a | 0 | Michal, Saul’s daughter, loved him | Here “loved” means she had romantic feelings for David. | ||
| 851 | 1SA | 18 | 30 | z7de | figs-metonymy | 0 | so that his name was highly regarded | Here “name” is a metonym for David. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so that people greatly respected David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 852 | 1SA | 19 | intro | abcj | 0 | # 1 Samuel 19 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### God protects David<br>Jonathan persuades Saul not to kill David, but Saul again becomes jealous and orders his servants to bring David to him to be killed. God uses Michal to save David. David flees to Samuel and they begin prophesying. When Saul sends servants to capture David, they begin prophesying. This causes Saul to go himself and he begins to prophesy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jealous]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]]) | |||
| 853 | 1SA | 19 | 1 | zd9j | 0 | to all his servants | Here “his” refers to Saul. | ||
| 854 | 1SA | 19 | 1 | u5h5 | 0 | took great pleasure in David | Jonathan greatly enjoyed being with David. | ||
| 855 | 1SA | 19 | 4 | rf2u | figs-pronouns | 0 | Do not let the king sin against his servant | Jonathan speaks as if Saul is another person to show Saul that Jonathan respects Saul. Alternate translation: “Do not sin against your servant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 856 | 1SA | 19 | 5 | z29d | figs-idiom | 0 | he took his life in his hand | Here “life in his hand” is an idiom that refers to risking his life. Alternate translation: “he risked his life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 857 | 1SA | 19 | 5 | q7ya | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason? | Jonathan asks this question to rebuke Saul. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not sin against innocent blood and kill David without cause.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 858 | 1SA | 19 | 5 | ep2k | figs-metonymy | 0 | sin against innocent blood | Here “blood” is a metonym for the life of an innocent person. Alternate translation: “commit the sin of murder” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 859 | 1SA | 19 | 6 | mg7b | figs-activepassive | 0 | he will not be put to death | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “I will not put him to death” or “I will not kill him” or “I will certainly keep him alive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 860 | 1SA | 19 | 7 | zv18 | 0 | he was in his presence | David was in Saul’s presence. | ||
| 861 | 1SA | 19 | 9 | bfj9 | 0 | A harmful spirit from Yahweh | Here “harmful spirit” may refer to either “a spirit that causes trouble” or “an evil spirit.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 16:14](../16/14.md). | ||
| 862 | 1SA | 19 | 10 | gmw1 | 0 | pin David to the wall with the spear | throw his spear so it would go through David and into the wall | ||
| 863 | 1SA | 19 | 11 | di9d | 0 | he might kill him | “Saul might kill David” | ||
| 864 | 1SA | 19 | 11 | gt2f | 0 | Michal … told him | Michal told David | ||
| 865 | 1SA | 19 | 11 | zcu4 | figs-idiom | 0 | If you do not save your life | Here “save your life” is an idiom that refers to escape. Alternate translation: “If you do not escape” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 866 | 1SA | 19 | 11 | www7 | figs-activepassive | 0 | you will be killed | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone will kill you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 867 | 1SA | 19 | 12 | rx5e | 0 | General Information: | Michal helps David escape King Saul. She uses a household idol to make David’s bed look like he is sleeping in it. | ||
| 868 | 1SA | 19 | 13 | pt3r | 0 | she put a pillow of goats’ hair at its head, and covered it with the clothes | This could mean: (1) the head of the idol was lying on the goat’s hair pillow and Michal dressed the idol in David’s clothes or (2) Michal used David’s clothes as a blanket to completely cover the idol and made the “pillow” of goat’s hair look like David’s hair sticking out from under the blanket of clothes. | ||
| 869 | 1SA | 19 | 14 | bsi6 | 0 | General Information: | Saul acts out his desire to kill David. | ||
| 870 | 1SA | 19 | 14 | ar16 | 0 | take David | “take David back to Saul” | ||
| 871 | 1SA | 19 | 14 | er9p | 0 | she said | Here “she” refers to Michal. | ||
| 872 | 1SA | 19 | 15 | uu8k | figs-explicit | 0 | Bring him up to me in the bed | The reason why the men thought David was in bed can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “If he really is too sick to come to me, bring me the bed with him in it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 873 | 1SA | 19 | 16 | gw7d | 0 | pillow of goats’ hair | See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 19:13](../19/13.md). | ||
| 874 | 1SA | 19 | 16 | mmv5 | 0 | behold | The word “behold” here shows that the messengers were surprised by what they saw. | ||
| 875 | 1SA | 19 | 17 | gw6j | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why have you deceived me and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped? | This could mean: (1) Saul really wants to know why Michal did what she did or (2) Saul uses this question to rebuke Michal. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not have deceived me and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 876 | 1SA | 19 | 17 | g47n | figs-rquestion | 0 | Let me go. Why should I kill you? | Although David did not actually say this, Michal tells Saul that David threatened her with this question. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I will kill you if you do not help me to escape.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 877 | 1SA | 19 | 18 | e48b | 0 | General Information: | David flees to Samuel. | ||
| 878 | 1SA | 19 | 18 | hj2z | 0 | Now | This word is used here to show that the writer has started to tell a new part of the story. | ||
| 879 | 1SA | 19 | 19 | v5b7 | figs-activepassive | 0 | It was told to Saul | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone told Saul” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 880 | 1SA | 19 | 19 | tg6x | 0 | See | “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you” | ||
| 881 | 1SA | 19 | 20 | a8aj | figs-metonymy | 0 | standing as head over them | Here “head” refers to a position of authority. Alternate translation: “acting as their leader” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 882 | 1SA | 19 | 21 | nrq8 | figs-activepassive | 0 | When Saul was told this | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “When someone told Saul this” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 883 | 1SA | 19 | 22 | l3p8 | translate-names | 0 | Ramah … Seku … Naioth | These are place names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 884 | 1SA | 19 | 24 | tj4i | writing-proverbs | 0 | This is why they ask, “Is Saul also among the prophets?” | This became a proverb among the Israelites. Apparently people said this to express surprise when a person unexpectedly did something that he had not done before. The implied meaning of the question can be stated explicitly. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 10:12](../10/12.md). Alternate translation: “That is the reason that when people see someone doing something that is very unexpected, they say, ‘Is Saul also a prophet?’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 885 | 1SA | 19 | 24 | knd8 | 0 | they ask | Here “they” refers to people in general. The question became a proverb among the people. | ||
| 886 | 1SA | 20 | intro | abck | 0 | # 1 Samuel 20 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Jonathan warns David<br>David tells Jonathan that Saul is still trying to kill him. Jonathan promises to find out if this is true. When David misses dinner two consecutive days, Saul asks about him. Jonathan says that David went home for an annual sacrifice. Saul gets angry at Jonathan, telling him he will never be king unless they kill David. Saul throws his spear at Jonathan. Jonathan warns David to run away, but first they both promise to always be friends. It was usually a king’s son who became king after his death in the ancient Near East. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphor<br>David uses a powerful metaphor and an oath to impress Jonathan with the danger he is in: “But as truly as Yahweh lives, and as you live, there is but a step between me and death.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |||
| 887 | 1SA | 20 | 1 | tia6 | figs-parallelism | 0 | What have I done? What is my iniquity? What is my sin before your father, that he seeks to take my life? | These three questions mean basically the same thing. David uses them to emphasize that he has done nothing wrong to Saul. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have done nothing wrong. I have not committed any iniquity. I have not sinned against your father. He has no reason to take my life.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 888 | 1SA | 20 | 1 | g2ib | figs-idiom | 0 | that he seeks to take my life? | Here “take my life” is an idiom for “kill me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 889 | 1SA | 20 | 2 | e1je | figs-idiom | 0 | Far from it | Here “far from it” is an idiom that refers to that it is not true. Alternate translation: “This is certainly not true” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 890 | 1SA | 20 | 2 | jbn3 | figs-merism | 0 | nothing either great or small | The words “great or small” include everything in between. Alternate translation: “nothing at all” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]) | |
| 891 | 1SA | 20 | 2 | w2w8 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why should my father hide this thing from me? | Jonathan uses this question to emphasize that Saul would have told him if he planned to kill David. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “My father has no reason to hide this thing from me!” or “If this thing were true, my father would certainly let me know!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 892 | 1SA | 20 | 2 | rpv2 | 0 | It is not so | “It is not true” | ||
| 893 | 1SA | 20 | 3 | kn7z | figs-metaphor | 0 | I have found favor in your eyes | Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “I have pleased you” or “you consider me favorably” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 894 | 1SA | 20 | 3 | t6cz | figs-activepassive | 0 | he will be grieved | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “this will grieve him” or “he will be very sad” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 895 | 1SA | 20 | 3 | thq7 | figs-idiom | 0 | there is but a step between me and death | Here “step between me and death” is an idiom that refers to being very close to death. Alternate translation: “I am very close to death” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 896 | 1SA | 20 | 4 | npf4 | 0 | General Information: | David proposes a test against King Saul to Jonathan. | ||
| 897 | 1SA | 20 | 5 | pnc8 | 0 | Tomorrow is the new moon | On the first of every month the people would celebrate and offer sacrifices to God. | ||
| 898 | 1SA | 20 | 5 | unn4 | 0 | until the third day at evening | “until the evening of the day after tomorrow” | ||
| 899 | 1SA | 20 | 6 | f9fa | 0 | Connecting Statement: | David’s continues to describe the test he proposes. | ||
| 900 | 1SA | 20 | 6 | a9bs | 0 | asked leave of me | “asked me if I would allow him to leave” | ||
| 901 | 1SA | 20 | 7 | t7n5 | 0 | he says … he is … he has decided | The word “he” refers to Saul. | ||
| 902 | 1SA | 20 | 7 | x3iw | figs-pronouns | 0 | your servant will have peace | David speaks of himself as if he were another person to show that he respects Jonathan. Alternate translation: “I, your servant, will have peace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 903 | 1SA | 20 | 8 | v33p | 0 | Connecting Statement: | David continues speaking to Jonathan. | ||
| 904 | 1SA | 20 | 8 | avp9 | figs-pronouns | 0 | with your servant … have brought your servant | David speak of himself in the third person as a form of humility. Alternate translation: “with me, your servant … have brought me, your servant” or “with me … have brought me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 905 | 1SA | 20 | 8 | ap89 | figs-explicit | 0 | you have brought your servant into a covenant of Yahweh with you | What it was that the two men agreed on can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Yahweh heard you when you made a solemn agreement with me that you and I will always be good friends” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 906 | 1SA | 20 | 8 | hbz6 | figs-rquestion | 0 | for why then should you bring me to your father? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “then there would be no reason for you to bring me to your father” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 907 | 1SA | 20 | 9 | ge5b | figs-idiom | 0 | Far be it from you! | This is an idiom that means it will never happen to you. Alternate translation: “This will never happen to you!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 908 | 1SA | 20 | 9 | lt9v | figs-rquestion | 0 | would I not tell you? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I would certainly tell you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 909 | 1SA | 20 | 12 | vx7n | 0 | see | “look” or “listen” or “pay attention to what I am about to tell you” | ||
| 910 | 1SA | 20 | 12 | ld4i | 0 | if there is good will | “if my father wants to do good things for you” | ||
| 911 | 1SA | 20 | 12 | y3r1 | figs-rquestion | 0 | will I not then send to you and make it known to you? | Jonathan uses this question to emphasize that he will tell David if Saul intends to harm him. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “then I will certainly send to you and make it known to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 912 | 1SA | 20 | 13 | yn8n | figs-idiom | 0 | may Yahweh do to Jonathan and more also | This is an idiom. Jonathan uses this oath for emphasis and speaks of himself as if he were another person. Alternate translation: “may Yahweh do to me whatever harm my father intends to do to you, and even more than that” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 913 | 1SA | 20 | 14 | q3ac | 0 | General Information: | Jonathan asks David not to completely kill all his offspring so that a remnant will remain. | ||
| 914 | 1SA | 20 | 14 | az7y | figs-rquestion | 0 | will you not show me the covenant faithfulness of Yahweh, that I may not die? | Jonathan asks this question to confirm that David will do this. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “please show me the covenant faithfulness of Yahweh, that I may not die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 915 | 1SA | 20 | 14 | q324 | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | show me the covenant faithfulness of Yahweh | The abstract noun **faithfulness** can be stated as **faithful**. Here, **of Yahweh** could mean: (1) “be faithful to me as Yahweh is faithful” or (2) “be faithful to me as Yahweh requires” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 916 | 1SA | 20 | 16 | n5b7 | figs-metonymy | 0 | house of David | The word “house” is a metonym for the people who live in the house. Alternate translation: “David’s family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 917 | 1SA | 20 | 16 | wvm6 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | May Yahweh require an accounting from the hand of the enemies of David | The hand is a synecdoche for the person. This could mean: (1) “May Yahweh use David’s enemies to punish David if David breaks this promise” or (2) “May Yahweh destroy the enemies of David.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 918 | 1SA | 20 | 17 | l3uj | figs-synecdoche | 0 | he loved him as he loved his own soul | Here “his own soul” refers to himself. Alternate translation: “Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 919 | 1SA | 20 | 18 | f5bi | figs-activepassive | 0 | You will be missed | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “My father will miss you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 920 | 1SA | 20 | 19 | ki6m | figs-idiom | 0 | when the business was in hand | Here “business was in hand” is an idiom that refers to when everything happened. Alternate translation: “when everything happened” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 921 | 1SA | 20 | 19 | h78l | translate-names | 0 | the stone Ezel | “Ezel” was the name of the stone. Alternate translation: “the stone that people call Ezel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 922 | 1SA | 20 | 20 | dvu1 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Jonathan continues to speak to David. | ||
| 923 | 1SA | 20 | 20 | q6e9 | 0 | to the side of it | Here the word “it” refers to the stone by which David was to hide. | ||
| 924 | 1SA | 20 | 21 | z7dp | 0 | my young man … the young boy | These refer to the same person. | ||
| 925 | 1SA | 20 | 21 | qr7r | 0 | Look | “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you” | ||
| 926 | 1SA | 20 | 21 | qbg1 | 0 | then come | “then you, David, come” | ||
| 927 | 1SA | 20 | 22 | ch37 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Jonathan continues to speak to David. | ||
| 928 | 1SA | 20 | 23 | r1jg | 0 | see, Yahweh | This could mean: (1) “we know that Yahweh” or (2) “pay attention because this is important: Yahweh.” | ||
| 929 | 1SA | 20 | 23 | hmt6 | 0 | Yahweh is between you and me | This could mean: (1) “Yahweh is a witness between you and me” or “Yahweh will be watching how we treat each other” or (2) “May Yahweh be a witness between you and me” or “May Yahweh watch how we treat each other” | ||
| 930 | 1SA | 20 | 25 | upz8 | translate-manuscripts | 0 | Jonathan stood up | Some ancient copies have “Jonathan sat across from him.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-manuscripts]]) | |
| 931 | 1SA | 20 | 26 | j8dr | 0 | He is not clean; surely he is not clean | According to the law of Moses, a person who is ceremonially unclean is not to participate in the feast until the priest declares that he is clean. Saul repeats this phrase as if he is trying to convince himself. | ||
| 932 | 1SA | 20 | 28 | e5rh | 0 | asked permission from me to go | “asked me to allow him to go” | ||
| 933 | 1SA | 20 | 29 | h84j | figs-metaphor | 0 | if I have found favor in your eyes | Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 20:3](../20/03.md). Alternate translation: “I have pleased you” or “you consider me favorably” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 934 | 1SA | 20 | 29 | j146 | figs-pronouns | 0 | the king’s table | Jonathan speaks of Saul as if he is another person to show that he respects Saul. Alternate translation: “your table” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 935 | 1SA | 20 | 30 | yn6q | figs-metonymy | 0 | Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan | Here “anger burned” is a metonym that refers to becoming very angry. Alternate translation: “Saul became very angry with Jonathan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 936 | 1SA | 20 | 30 | vv24 | figs-idiom | 0 | You son of a perverse, rebellious woman! | This is an idiom. Saul uses this phrase as a harsh rebuke to Jonathan and his concern for David. Alternate translation: “You stupid son of a prostitute” or “You stupid traitor” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 937 | 1SA | 20 | 30 | yr6n | figs-rquestion | 0 | Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse … mother’s nakedness? | Saul uses this question to emphasize that he knows that Jonathan and David are friends. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I know that you have chosen the son of Jesse … mother’s nakedness.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 938 | 1SA | 20 | 30 | g94g | figs-idiom | 0 | to the shame of your mother’s nakedness | Here “mother’s nakedness” is an idiom that refers to the mother who gave birth to you. Alternate translation: “to the shame of your mother who gave birth to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 939 | 1SA | 20 | 31 | zl6b | figs-activepassive | 0 | neither you nor your kingdom will be established | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “you will not become king and will not establish your kingdom” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 940 | 1SA | 20 | 32 | ux46 | figs-rquestion | 0 | For what reason should he be put to death? What has he done? | Jonathan is trying to get Saul to think carefully about what he is doing. This can be translated as a statement, and the words “should he be put to death” can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “You have no good reason to put him to death. He has done nothing wrong.” or “You have no good reason to kill him. He has done nothing wrong.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 941 | 1SA | 20 | 34 | uth1 | translate-ordinal | 0 | the second day of the month | This “second” is an ordinal number which refers to two. Alternate translation: “the second day of the new moon festival” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]]) | |
| 942 | 1SA | 20 | 34 | brk4 | figs-activepassive | 0 | he was grieved over David | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he was grieving over David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 943 | 1SA | 20 | 34 | c5bw | 0 | had dishonored him | Here “him” refers to David. | ||
| 944 | 1SA | 20 | 35 | nwk2 | 0 | a young man was with him | Here “him” refers to Jonathan. | ||
| 945 | 1SA | 20 | 36 | l8ci | 0 | he shot an arrow beyond him | “Jonathan shot an arrow beyond the young man” | ||
| 946 | 1SA | 20 | 37 | d85z | figs-rquestion | 0 | Is not the arrow beyond you? | Jonathan uses this question to emphasize that the arrow is farther ahead of the young man. The uses of litotes also emphasizes this. The rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should know that the arrow is beyond you.” or “The arrow is far beyond you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 947 | 1SA | 20 | 38 | s42f | 0 | called after the young man, “Hurry | “called out to the young man, who was running away from him, ‘Hurry” | ||
| 948 | 1SA | 20 | 41 | b73c | 0 | the mound | It seems that David had hidden behind a pile of earth or stones. | ||
| 949 | 1SA | 20 | 41 | pg9k | 0 | lay facedown on the ground, and bowed himself three times. | David bowed before Jonathan, who was still the King’s son, worthy of such respect. Also, this was the last time David met with Jonathan. | ||
| 950 | 1SA | 20 | 42 | t28c | 0 | May Yahweh be between you and me | This could mean: (1) “Yahweh is a witness between you and me” or “Yahweh will be watching how we treat each other” or (2) “May Yahweh be a witness between you and me” or “May Yahweh watch how we treat each other.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 20:23](../20/23.md). | ||
| 951 | 1SA | 21 | intro | abcl | 0 | # 1 Samuel 21 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 21:11.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David and the chief priest<br>David visits the chief priest and lies to him about being on a special mission for the king. He asks for food, weapons, and prayer. The chief priest gives him some sacred bread and Goliath’s sword and prays for him.<br><br>### David and the king of Gath<br>David flees to Gath. The advisers to the king tell him that David is almost the king of Israel. David becomes afraid of the king and pretends to be insane.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Rhetorical questions<br>The king of Gath’s advisers use two rhetorical questions to warn him about how dangerous David could be: “Is not this David the king of the land? Did they not sing to one another about him in dances, ‘Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands?’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |||
| 952 | 1SA | 21 | 1 | sxr5 | translate-names | 0 | Nob | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 953 | 1SA | 21 | 1 | lxn7 | translate-names | 0 | Ahimelech | This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 954 | 1SA | 21 | 1 | xz59 | 0 | trembling | shaking in fear | ||
| 955 | 1SA | 21 | 2 | lr5b | 0 | on a mission | “to do work for him” | ||
| 956 | 1SA | 21 | 2 | hbb3 | 0 | I have directed the young men to a certain place | “I have told the young men to go to another place, and I will meet them there later” | ||
| 957 | 1SA | 21 | 3 | y8wx | 0 | Now then | David is starting a new part of the conversation. | ||
| 958 | 1SA | 21 | 3 | q67h | figs-metonymy | 0 | what do you have on hand? | Here “on hand” is a metonym meaning “available.” Alternate translation: “What food do you have that you can give me?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 959 | 1SA | 21 | 3 | r1wi | 0 | Give me five loaves of bread | This is a polite request. | ||
| 960 | 1SA | 21 | 4 | v42j | 0 | ordinary bread | bread that the priests have not used in worship | ||
| 961 | 1SA | 21 | 4 | a4hh | figs-ellipsis | 0 | if the young men have kept themselves from women | This can be translated as a complete sentence. Alternate translation: “Your men may eat it if they have not slept with women recently” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 962 | 1SA | 21 | 5 | u5gt | figs-activepassive | 0 | women have been kept from us | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “we have kept ourselves from women” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 963 | 1SA | 21 | 5 | n9cf | translate-numbers | 0 | three days | “3 days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 964 | 1SA | 21 | 5 | bl9z | 0 | when I set out | “when I begin a journey” | ||
| 965 | 1SA | 21 | 5 | xaa6 | figs-activepassive | 0 | The things belonging to the men have been set apart | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “The men have set what belongs to them apart” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 966 | 1SA | 21 | 5 | hx9a | figs-activepassive | 0 | How much more today will what they have be set apart | This is a statement, not a question. It can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “It is especially true today that they will set apart what they have” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 967 | 1SA | 21 | 6 | u4vn | figs-activepassive | 0 | the bread that was set apart | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “the bread that the priests had set apart” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 968 | 1SA | 21 | 6 | vbr7 | figs-activepassive | 0 | which was removed from before Yahweh, in order to put | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “which the priests had removed from before Yahweh so that they could put” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 969 | 1SA | 21 | 7 | tmz8 | figs-activepassive | 0 | detained before Yahweh | This could mean: (1) Doeg had some religious work regarding Yahweh to do there. Alternate translation: “for some work before Yahweh” or (2) Yahweh detained Doeg there. Alternate translation: “because Yahweh had detained him there” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 970 | 1SA | 21 | 7 | z642 | figs-explicit | 0 | Doeg … herdsmen | You may need to say clearly that Doeg saw what David did. Alternate translation: “Doeg … herdsmen, and he saw what Ahimelech did” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 971 | 1SA | 21 | 7 | zg8g | translate-names | 0 | Doeg the Edomite | This is the name of a man from the land of Edom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 972 | 1SA | 21 | 7 | ye4p | 0 | herdsmen | the keepers and protectors of a herd, especially of cattle or sheep | ||
| 973 | 1SA | 21 | 8 | xr45 | figs-metonymy | 0 | Now is there not here on hand any spear or sword? | Here “on hand” is a metonym meaning “available.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 21:3](../21/03.md). Alternate translation: “Do you have a spear or sword that you can give me?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 974 | 1SA | 21 | 8 | wb13 | 0 | weapons | a general name for such things as swords, knives, bows and arrows, and spears | ||
| 975 | 1SA | 21 | 9 | rpf7 | translate-names | 0 | Valley of Elah | This is the name of a place in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 976 | 1SA | 21 | 11 | zg9d | figs-hyperbole | 0 | Is not this David, the king of the land? | They were probably exaggerating when they said that David was king of the land. They used this question to imply that David was a powerful enemy and Achish should not let him stay there. Alternate translation: “You know that this is David, who is as dangerous as the king of the land” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 977 | 1SA | 21 | 11 | sc99 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Did they not sing to one another about him in dances, ‘Saul … thousands?’ | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You know that when the people of the land were dancing, they sang to each other about him, ‘Saul … thousands.’” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 978 | 1SA | 21 | 12 | rqg7 | figs-metonymy | 0 | David took these words to heart | Here “took … to heart” is a metonym to think seriously about what was said. Alternate translation: “David thought seriously about what the servants said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 979 | 1SA | 21 | 13 | ai6n | figs-synecdoche | 0 | in their hands | Here “hands” are a synecdoche for the person. Alternate translation: “in their presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 980 | 1SA | 21 | 14 | w6kd | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why have you brought him to me? | This could mean: (1) Achish demands that his servants explain why they have brought David to him or (2) Achish is scolding them with a rhetorical question. Alternate translation: “You should have known not to bring him to me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 981 | 1SA | 21 | 15 | kl34 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Do I lack madmen, so that you have brought this fellow to behave like one in my presence? | This rhetorical question is a rebuke. Alternate translation: “There are enough madmen here who waste my time. You should not have brought this fellow to behave like one in my presence.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 982 | 1SA | 21 | 15 | k152 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Will this fellow really come into my house? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Do not allow this fellow to enter my house.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 983 | 1SA | 22 | intro | abcm | 0 | # 1 Samuel 22 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>There are two stories in this chapter: David gathering a group of followers and Saul having all the priests and their families killed. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/priest]])<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David assembles a force of unhappy people<br>David hides in the wilderness, and people in trouble come to him. Soon he has a force of 500 men. The prophet then tells him to leave the wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br><br>### Saul and the chief priest’s family<br>Doeg tells Saul that Ahimelech the priest gave David food and a sword and prayed for him. Saul accuses the priests of encouraging David to rebel. This is a serious accusation because the priests are God’s representatives and are rebelling against God’s king if the accusation is true. Saul has the priests and all their families killed except those who escape to David. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest]]) | |||
| 984 | 1SA | 22 | 1 | wbc2 | 0 | cave | a hollow space under the ground, generally opening into the side of a hill, large enough for people to enter | ||
| 985 | 1SA | 22 | 1 | h42f | translate-names | 0 | Adullam | This is the name of a town near the city of Gath. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 986 | 1SA | 22 | 1 | mjh9 | 0 | heard it | heard that David had gone to hide in the cave | ||
| 987 | 1SA | 22 | 2 | x1s9 | figs-hyperbole | 0 | Everyone who was in distress … everyone who was discontented | This is a generalization. Alternate translation: “Many people who were distressed … many people who were unhappy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |
| 988 | 1SA | 22 | 2 | w6kr | 0 | captain | military officer who leads soldiers | ||
| 989 | 1SA | 22 | 2 | nik2 | translate-numbers | 0 | four hundred | “400” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 990 | 1SA | 22 | 3 | n6gm | 0 | Then David went from there | “Then David went from the cave at Adullam” | ||
| 991 | 1SA | 22 | 3 | tgn5 | translate-names | 0 | Mizpah | This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 992 | 1SA | 22 | 3 | p6t8 | 0 | go out with you | David wanted his parents to live with the king of Moab so that King Saul would not be able to harm them. Translators can express his basic meaning by using the ideas of “come to stay with you,” “stay with you,” or “live here with you,” as in the UST. | ||
| 993 | 1SA | 22 | 5 | ir3x | 0 | go into the land of Judah | “go to your home land of Judah” | ||
| 994 | 1SA | 22 | 5 | xg56 | translate-names | 0 | Hereth | This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 995 | 1SA | 22 | 6 | jvw8 | figs-activepassive | 0 | David had been discovered, along with the men who were with him | Saul was most interested in David, so the writer mentions the other men separately. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone had discovered where David and all the men who were with him were hiding” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 996 | 1SA | 22 | 6 | yk86 | translate-unknown | 0 | the tamarisk tree | This is a type of tree. Alternate translation: “a large shade tree” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]]) | |
| 997 | 1SA | 22 | 6 | bpn2 | 0 | in Ramah | Ramah is the name of a place in Gibeah. The name means “high place.” This could mean: (1) it refers here to the place called Ramah, or (2) it refers to any high place. Alternate translation: “on a hill” | ||
| 998 | 1SA | 22 | 7 | h9sv | figs-rquestion | 0 | Will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards? | Saul uses a question to emphasize that David, who is from the tribe of Judah, does not desire to do this for the people of the tribe of Benjamin. Alternate translation: “The son of Jesse will not give you fields or vineyards.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 999 | 1SA | 22 | 7 | ft1b | figs-explicit | 0 | Will the son of Jesse give | The time when he will give can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “When the son of Jesse becomes king, will he give” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 1000 | 1SA | 22 | 7 | fhn5 | 0 | the son of Jesse | “David” | ||
| 1001 | 1SA | 22 | 7 | p8rr | figs-rquestion | 0 | Will he make you all captains of thousands and captains of hundreds | Saul uses a question to emphasize that David, who is from the tribe of Judah, does not desire to do this for the people of the tribe of Benjamin. Alternate translation: “He will not make you captains of thousands and captains of hundreds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1002 | 1SA | 22 | 7 | hy7f | figs-explicit | 0 | Will he make you all captains | You may need to make explicit when he will make them captains. Alternate translation: “When he becomes king, will he make you all captains” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 1003 | 1SA | 22 | 7 | ktw6 | translate-numbers | 0 | captains of thousands and captains of hundreds | This could mean: (1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these captains led. Alternate translation: “captains of 1,000 soldiers and captains of 100 soldiers” or (2) the words translated as “thousands” and “hundreds” do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. Alternate translation: “captains of large military divisions and captains of smaller military divisions” See how you translated a similar phrase in [1 Samuel 17:18](../17/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1004 | 1SA | 22 | 8 | r9wd | 0 | Connecting Statement: | This continues what Saul said to his servants. | ||
| 1005 | 1SA | 22 | 9 | e96p | translate-names | 0 | Doeg the Edomite | This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 21:7](../21/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1006 | 1SA | 22 | 9 | mj61 | translate-names | 0 | Nob … Ahimelech | This is a place name and the name of a man. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 21:1](../21/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1007 | 1SA | 22 | 9 | kcg3 | translate-names | 0 | Ahitub | This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1008 | 1SA | 22 | 10 | p71d | 0 | He prayed to Yahweh that he might help him, and he gave him | Ahitub prayed to Yahweh that Yahweh might help David, and Ahitub gave David | ||
| 1009 | 1SA | 22 | 13 | vs5z | 0 | in that you have given | “by giving” | ||
| 1010 | 1SA | 22 | 13 | rp7f | 0 | rise up | “rebel” or “fight” | ||
| 1011 | 1SA | 22 | 14 | mme1 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Who among all your servants is so faithful as David … house? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “None of your servants is as faithful as David … house.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1012 | 1SA | 22 | 14 | iy7u | 0 | bodyguard | a person or group of people who protect someone | ||
| 1013 | 1SA | 22 | 14 | aui9 | figs-metonymy | 0 | is honored in your house | The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “whom your family honors” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1014 | 1SA | 22 | 15 | sq72 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Is today the first time I have prayed to God to help him? | Ahimelech asks himself this question before Saul can ask it, then immediately answers it. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “This is not the first time I have prayed to God to help David.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1015 | 1SA | 22 | 15 | aw6l | figs-idiom | 0 | Far be it from me! | This idiom means “Absolutely not!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1016 | 1SA | 22 | 15 | zpx3 | figs-123person | 0 | Do not let the king impute anything to his servant or to all the house of my father. For your servant knows nothing | Ahimelech speaks of himself in the third person as the “servant.” Ahimelech also refers to Saul in the third person as “the king.” Ahimelech speaks this way to show respect to Saul. Alternate translation: “Please, King Saul, do not consider me, your servant, or anyone in the house of my father to be guilty. For I know nothing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 1017 | 1SA | 22 | 15 | a249 | 0 | impute | to consider someone guilty | ||
| 1018 | 1SA | 22 | 15 | qbw3 | figs-metonymy | 0 | to all the house of my father | Here “house” represents “family.” Alternate translation: “to all my father’s family” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1019 | 1SA | 22 | 16 | kbw6 | figs-metonymy | 0 | your father’s house | The word “house” is a metonym for the family that lives in the house. Alternate translation: “your father’s family” or “your father’s descendants” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1020 | 1SA | 22 | 17 | g1gd | 0 | the guard that stood around him | “the soldiers standing nearby to protect him” | ||
| 1021 | 1SA | 22 | 17 | dgp5 | figs-idiom | 0 | Turn and kill | Here “Turn” means to turn around or turn away from the king. Alternate translation: “Go and kill” or “Kill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1022 | 1SA | 22 | 17 | nr49 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | their hand also is with David | The word “hand” is a metonym for the work done with the hand. Alternate translation: “they also help David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1023 | 1SA | 22 | 17 | gd4u | figs-metonymy | 0 | would not put out their hand to kill | The word “hand” is a metonym for the work done with the hand. Alternate translation: “did not do anything to kill” or “refused to kill” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1024 | 1SA | 22 | 18 | kxa2 | figs-idiom | 0 | Turn and kill the priests … turned and attacked the priests | Here “Turn” means to turn around or turn away from the king. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 22:17](../22/17.md). Alternate translation: “Go and kill the priests … went and attacked” or “Kill the priest … attacked the priests” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1025 | 1SA | 22 | 18 | g41e | figs-explicit | 0 | Doeg the Edomite turned and attacked … he killed | This could mean: (1) Doeg killed all the priests himself or (2) the word “Doeg” is a synecdoche for Doeg and the men who went with him. Alternate translation: “Doeg the Edomite and his men turned and attacked … they killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1026 | 1SA | 22 | 18 | lsc1 | translate-names | 0 | Doeg the Edomite | This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 21:7](../21/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1027 | 1SA | 22 | 18 | c5xv | translate-numbers | 0 | eighty-five persons | “85 men” or “85 priests” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1028 | 1SA | 22 | 19 | qi5d | figs-explicit | 0 | He also put to the sword … he put to the sword | This could mean: (1) Doeg killed all the priests himself or (2) the word “Doeg” is a synecdoche for Doeg and the men who went with him. Alternate translation: “They also put to the sword … they put to the sword” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1029 | 1SA | 22 | 19 | eh6l | 0 | put to the sword | “killed with the sword” | ||
| 1030 | 1SA | 22 | 19 | ru75 | translate-names | 0 | Nob | Nob is the name of a city. Here the name “Nob” represents the people of that city. Alternate translation: “the people in the city of Nob” or “the people of Nob” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1031 | 1SA | 22 | 20 | g9ps | translate-names | 0 | Abiathar | This is a man’s name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1032 | 1SA | 23 | intro | abcn | 0 | # 1 Samuel 23 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Saul chases David<br>Saul wants to kill David, but David trusts in God who keeps rescuing him. David rescues the town of Keilah from the Philistines who are stealing their harvest. Saul goes to Keilah to capture David, but David flees to the wilderness near Ziph. When David goes deeper into the wilderness, Saul follows but he has to leave to fight the Philistines who have invaded the land. Saul’s pursuit of David shows that Saul cares more about killing his enemies than pleasing God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Synecdoche<br>Jonathan strengthens David with a synecdoche: “For the hand of Saul my father will not find you.” This helps to strengthen David’s faith. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]]) | |||
| 1033 | 1SA | 23 | 1 | by75 | translate-names | 0 | fighting against Keilah | “Keilah” is the name of a town. Here “Keilah” represents the people who live there. Alternate translation: “fighting against the people of Keilah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1034 | 1SA | 23 | 1 | g4uk | 0 | threshing | separating the grain or seeds, generally from a cereal plant or wheat by some mechanical means | ||
| 1035 | 1SA | 23 | 3 | e1kx | figs-rquestion | 0 | How much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “We will be even more fearful if we go to Keilah to fight the armies of the Philistines.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1036 | 1SA | 23 | 5 | ij1x | figs-synecdoche | 0 | went … fought … led … struck … saved | The writer pays the most attention to David, so these words are all singular, though David’s men helped him do all these things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1037 | 1SA | 23 | 6 | jj3s | translate-names | 0 | Ahimelech | This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 21:1](../21/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1038 | 1SA | 23 | 7 | fhu9 | figs-activepassive | 0 | Saul was told | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone told Saul” or “They told Saul” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1039 | 1SA | 23 | 8 | rz5t | 0 | summoned | officially called. The reader should understand that Saul probably told his officials to gather the soldiers. He did not call with a loud voice to get them to come. | ||
| 1040 | 1SA | 23 | 8 | wdl8 | 0 | all his forces | “all his soldiers” | ||
| 1041 | 1SA | 23 | 10 | f699 | 0 | David said | “David asked” or “David prayed” | ||
| 1042 | 1SA | 23 | 10 | g8im | figs-pronouns | 0 | your servant has indeed heard | David speaks as if he were someone else to show his respect for Yahweh. Alternate translation: “I have indeed heard” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1043 | 1SA | 23 | 10 | cg3l | 0 | destroy the city | make the city so no one could live in it and kill all the people who live there | ||
| 1044 | 1SA | 23 | 11 | m2bi | figs-pronouns | 0 | as your servant has heard … tell your servant | David speaks as if he were someone else to show his respect for Yahweh. Alternate translation: “as I have heard … tell me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1045 | 1SA | 23 | 11 | dwu8 | figs-metonymy | 0 | surrender me into his hand | Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “give me over to Saul” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1046 | 1SA | 23 | 12 | p7uu | 0 | David said | or “David asked” or “David prayed” | ||
| 1047 | 1SA | 23 | 12 | w6q4 | figs-metonymy | 0 | surrender me and my men into the hand of Saul | Here “hand” represents power or control. Alternate translation: “give me and my men over to Saul” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1048 | 1SA | 23 | 13 | e3rt | translate-numbers | 0 | six hundred | “600” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1049 | 1SA | 23 | 13 | wu5t | figs-activepassive | 0 | It was told Saul | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone told Saul” or “They told Saul” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1050 | 1SA | 23 | 13 | zwp4 | 0 | had escaped | “had run away from” | ||
| 1051 | 1SA | 23 | 14 | xlb4 | translate-names | 0 | wilderness of Ziph | This is the name of a deserted area near the city of Ziph. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1052 | 1SA | 23 | 14 | h9gh | figs-metonymy | 0 | did not give him into his hand | The word “hand” is a metonym for power. Alternate translation: “did not allow Saul to have power over David” or “did not allow Saul to do as he desired with David” or “did not allow Saul to capture David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1053 | 1SA | 23 | 15 | mvb2 | figs-idiom | 0 | seek his life | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “try to kill him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1054 | 1SA | 23 | 15 | gv8p | translate-names | 0 | Horesh | This is the name of city near Ziph. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1055 | 1SA | 23 | 16 | c2id | figs-idiom | 0 | strengthened his hand in God | This is an idiom. AT “encouraged him to trust in God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1056 | 1SA | 23 | 17 | lm7k | figs-metonymy | 0 | For the hand of Saul my father will not find you | Here “hand” is a metonym for Saul and his power. Alternate translation: “For Saul my father will not find you” or “For Saul my father will never be able to have power over you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1057 | 1SA | 23 | 19 | zz5k | translate-names | 0 | Ziphites | This is the name of the people group from Ziph. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1058 | 1SA | 23 | 19 | t8kp | figs-rquestion | 0 | Is not David hiding among us in … Jeshimon? | This rhetorical question can be translated as an exclamation. Alternate translation: “David is hiding among us in … Jeshimon!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1059 | 1SA | 23 | 19 | f1lt | translate-names | 0 | the hill of Hakilah | This is the name of a hill in the wilderness of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1060 | 1SA | 23 | 19 | n8vj | translate-names | 0 | Jeshimon | This is the name of a desert area near the Dead Sea. It can also be translated as “the Judean Wilderness” or “the wasteland.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1061 | 1SA | 23 | 20 | tx3q | figs-pronouns | 0 | surrender him into the king’s hand | The word “hand” is a metonym for power. The Ziphites speak to Saul as if he were another man to show him that they respect him. Alternate translation: “give David to you so you can do whatever you desire with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1062 | 1SA | 23 | 21 | udu8 | figs-activepassive | 0 | May you be blessed by Yahweh | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I hope that Yahweh blesses you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1063 | 1SA | 23 | 21 | yr45 | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | you have had compassion on me | The abstract noun “compassion” can be translated with the adjective “kind.” Saul says this because they had told him about David and they were willing to help Saul capture David. Alternate translation: “you have been kind to me” or “you have kindly told this to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 1064 | 1SA | 23 | 22 | vg7r | figs-doublet | 0 | Learn and find out | These two words mean almost the same thing and can be translated as one phrase. Alternate translation: “Know for sure” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]]) | |
| 1065 | 1SA | 23 | 22 | ln65 | 0 | who has seen him | “who saw him” | ||
| 1066 | 1SA | 23 | 22 | i9bi | figs-activepassive | 0 | It is told to me | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “People tell me” or “I have heard” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1067 | 1SA | 23 | 23 | iy51 | figs-idiom | 0 | among all the thousands of Judah | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “even if I have to arrest every man in Judah” or “among all the clans of Judah” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1068 | 1SA | 23 | 24 | jfx8 | 0 | Then they rose up | They stopped what they had been doing. The reader should not believe that they were sitting or lying. | ||
| 1069 | 1SA | 23 | 24 | dx6t | 0 | Then they | “Then the Ziphites” | ||
| 1070 | 1SA | 23 | 24 | lp4y | 0 | Ziph | This is the name of a place. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 23:14](../23/14.md). | ||
| 1071 | 1SA | 23 | 24 | q42a | translate-names | 0 | Jeshimon | This is the name of a desert area near the Dead Sea. It can also be translated as “the Judean Wilderness” or “the wasteland.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 23:19](../23/19.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1072 | 1SA | 23 | 24 | ij6r | translate-names | 0 | the wilderness of Maon | This is the name of the deserted area around the city of Maon in southern Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1073 | 1SA | 23 | 25 | wnj2 | figs-activepassive | 0 | David was told of it | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone told David that they were coming” or “David learned that they were coming” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1074 | 1SA | 23 | 25 | r4x5 | 0 | rocky hill | a hill covered with many rocks or boulders | ||
| 1075 | 1SA | 23 | 27 | j8yv | figs-hendiadys | 0 | Hurry and come | The words “hurry” and “come” can be combined into one idea. Alternate translation: “Come quickly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]]) | |
| 1076 | 1SA | 23 | 28 | fy6k | 0 | pursuing David | “chasing David, trying to catch him” | ||
| 1077 | 1SA | 23 | 28 | qaa2 | 0 | Rock of Escape | a memorial or marker of David’s escape from Saul | ||
| 1078 | 1SA | 24 | intro | abco | 0 | # 1 Samuel 24 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>Even though Saul tries again and again to kill David, David does not avenge himself on Saul because God had chosen Saul as king. This is meant to contrast with Saul’s treatment of David, the future king. Saul represents the king the people wanted, a selfish man. David is the king God wanted, a godly man. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]]) | |||
| 1079 | 1SA | 24 | 1 | li61 | figs-activepassive | 0 | he was told | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone told him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1080 | 1SA | 24 | 1 | b363 | 0 | wilderness of Engedi | Engedi is a place in Israel west of the Dead Sea where there is water with dry land all around it. | ||
| 1081 | 1SA | 24 | 2 | fgt3 | translate-numbers | 0 | three thousand | 3,000 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1082 | 1SA | 24 | 2 | wu59 | 0 | chosen men | men whom he had chosen because of their superior military abilities | ||
| 1083 | 1SA | 24 | 3 | i1mn | 0 | sheep pens | “sheep corrals” or “sheep enclosures” | ||
| 1084 | 1SA | 24 | 3 | n5xb | figs-euphemism | 0 | cover his feet | This is a euphemism for “relieve himself” or “defecate” or “empty his intestines.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 1085 | 1SA | 24 | 3 | d5rh | 0 | cave | generally a natural hole under the ground, often with an opening in the side of a hill or cliff | ||
| 1086 | 1SA | 24 | 4 | g5sy | figs-idiom | 0 | David arose and quietly crept | The word “arose” is an idiom for taking action. Alternate translation: “David took action; he quietly crept” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1087 | 1SA | 24 | 4 | q3ls | 0 | crept | approached slowly, carefully or quietly | ||
| 1088 | 1SA | 24 | 5 | c41t | figs-idiom | 0 | David’s heart afflicted him | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “David was sad because he had done something wrong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1089 | 1SA | 24 | 6 | w1fa | 0 | Yahweh’s anointed | “the one whom Yahweh has chosen to lead his people” or “the one Yahweh has made king” | ||
| 1090 | 1SA | 24 | 6 | p9l3 | figs-metonymy | 0 | to put out my hand against him | The hand is a metonym for the ability to cause harm. Alternate translation: “to harm him in any way” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1091 | 1SA | 24 | 9 | n22d | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why do you listen to the men who say, ‘See, David is seeking your harm? | This is a rhetorical question. It can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not listen to the men who say, ‘See, David is seeking to harm you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1092 | 1SA | 24 | 10 | v731 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | your eyes have seen | Here “your eyes” represent King Saul. Alternate translation: “you have seen with your own eyes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1093 | 1SA | 24 | 10 | xib3 | figs-metonymy | 0 | put you into my hand | The word “hand” is a metonym for control. Alternate translation: “put you where I could kill you or allow you to live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1094 | 1SA | 24 | 11 | t3q9 | 0 | my father | Saul was not David’s real father. David calls him “father” to show that he respects Saul. | ||
| 1095 | 1SA | 24 | 11 | dhu3 | figs-metaphor | 0 | there is no evil or treason in my hand | David speaks as if evil and treason were physical objects he could hold in his hand. Here “hand” represents a person acting or doing something. Alternate translation: “I have done no evil deed against you, nor have I rebelled against you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1096 | 1SA | 24 | 12 | f9tq | figs-metonymy | 0 | my hand shall not be against you | The hand is a metonym for the ability to cause harm. See how you translated a similar phrase in [1 Samuel 24:6](../24/06.md). Alternate translation: “I will not harm you in any way” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1097 | 1SA | 24 | 13 | wss6 | figs-nominaladj | 0 | ancients | This nominal adjective can be translated as a noun phrase. Alternate translation: “people who lived long ago” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]]) | |
| 1098 | 1SA | 24 | 14 | ng1t | figs-rquestion | 0 | After whom has the king of Israel come out? After whom do you pursue? | These rhetorical questions can be translated as statements. When David asks the questions, he knows that he will answer the questions himself. Alternate translation: “Let me tell you who the king of Israel has come out after. Let me tell you who it is that you are pursuing.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1099 | 1SA | 24 | 14 | jfp1 | figs-metaphor | 0 | After a dead dog | The words “dead dog” are a metaphor for a powerless person. This sentence can be made complete. Alternate translation: “You are pursuing a person who is as powerless as a dead dog” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 1100 | 1SA | 24 | 14 | u7sh | figs-metaphor | 0 | After a flea | The word “flea” is a metaphor for a person whom others do not consider important. Alternate translation: “You are pursuing a person who is as unimportant as a flea” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 1101 | 1SA | 24 | 15 | cbv2 | 0 | see to it, and plead my cause | This could mean: (1) “do what is right, and plead my cause” or (2) “see that my cause is right and fight for me.” | ||
| 1102 | 1SA | 24 | 15 | g89c | figs-metonymy | 0 | from your hand | The word “hand” is a metonym for power. Alternate translation: “so that you have no power over me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1103 | 1SA | 24 | 16 | wzm1 | figs-metaphor | 0 | my son David | Saul speaks as if David were his son to show David that he loves him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1104 | 1SA | 24 | 16 | jg3p | figs-metaphor | 0 | lifted up his voice and wept | The writer writes as if a voice were something a person could lift up with his hands. Alternate translation: “wept loudly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1105 | 1SA | 24 | 18 | vh22 | 0 | you have done good to me | Saul acknowledges that David did show that he supported King Saul and was loyal to him by not killing him. | ||
| 1106 | 1SA | 24 | 18 | p931 | 0 | for you did not kill me when Yahweh had put me at your mercy | Saul acknowledges that David chose to show mercy and demonstrated his loyalty to King Saul as Yahweh’s anointed. | ||
| 1107 | 1SA | 24 | 19 | s8ie | figs-rquestion | 0 | For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go safely? | A rhetorical question with the answer included in the question. Alternate translation: “For if a man finds his enemy, he will not let him go safely.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1108 | 1SA | 24 | 19 | p5v5 | 0 | For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go safely? | Where Saul had believed David was his enemy, he learns that even though David will be king, David will not take over the throne from Saul by force, but will wait for Yahweh’s appointed time. | ||
| 1109 | 1SA | 24 | 20 | j61i | figs-activepassive | 0 | the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand | This can be stated in active form. This could mean: (1) David will cause the kingdom of Israel to prosper through his power as king. Alternate translation: “the kingdom of Israel will prosper as you rule the Israelite people” or (2) Yahweh will cause David to have complete control over the kingdom of Israel. Alternate translation: “you will have complete rule over the kingdom of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1110 | 1SA | 24 | 20 | ge3u | figs-metonymy | 0 | in your hand | The word “hand” is a metonym that represents power or control. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1111 | 1SA | 24 | 21 | lj2i | 0 | you will not cut off my descendants after me | “you will not kill my sons and their families.” It was common for a new king who was not from the previous family line to kill off all the children of the former king to prevent any of them from challenging him for the throne. | ||
| 1112 | 1SA | 24 | 21 | hr5u | figs-metonymy | 0 | you will not destroy my name out of my father’s house | It is important for each family in Israel to have descendants from generation to generation carrying on the family name and land inheritance. Alternate translation: “you will not destroy my family and descendants” or “you will allow my family to live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1113 | 1SA | 24 | 22 | yhv6 | 0 | David and his men | “David and his army” | ||
| 1114 | 1SA | 25 | intro | abcp | 0 | # 1 Samuel 25 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Revenge<br>When David decides to kill all of the men in Nabal’s household, Abigail convinces David not to avenge himself but to leave revenge to God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/avenge]]) | |||
| 1115 | 1SA | 25 | 1 | nvn1 | figs-hyperbole | 0 | All Israel gathered together and mourned for him | This is likely a generalization. A large number of the people of Israel were probably there, but some were probably unable to attend. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]]) | |
| 1116 | 1SA | 25 | 1 | xdb3 | 0 | gathered together | “met together” | ||
| 1117 | 1SA | 25 | 1 | n1il | 0 | buried him in his house at Ramah | This could mean that they buried Samuel: (1) in his home town of Ramah or (2) on his family’s land in Ramah but not physically in the house or (3) in his house in Ramah. | ||
| 1118 | 1SA | 25 | 1 | l3mw | 0 | David rose and went down | “David and his men moved on and they went down” | ||
| 1119 | 1SA | 25 | 2 | na8t | 0 | There was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel. The man was very wealthy. | Some translators may need to put the ideas in these verses in a different order. Alternate translation: “There was a very wealthy man in Maon whose possessions were in Carmel.” | ||
| 1120 | 1SA | 25 | 2 | alm4 | translate-names | 0 | Maon | This is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1121 | 1SA | 25 | 2 | l859 | translate-names | 0 | Carmel | This is the name of a town. This is different from Mount Carmel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1122 | 1SA | 25 | 2 | v9dy | translate-numbers | 0 | three thousand | 3,000 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1123 | 1SA | 25 | 2 | h7hv | translate-numbers | 0 | one thousand | 1,000 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1124 | 1SA | 25 | 2 | e5y9 | 0 | shearing his sheep | “shaving the wool off his sheep” | ||
| 1125 | 1SA | 25 | 3 | b2de | 0 | The man’s name was Nabal, and the name of his wife was Abigail. The woman was intelligent and beautiful in appearance. But the man was harsh and evil in his dealings. He was a descendant of the house of Caleb. | This verse give some background information about the man Nabal and his character. Some translators may need to put the ideas in this verse in a different order. Alternate translation: “Now the man was a descendant of the house of Caleb. His name was Nabal, and the name of his wife was Abigail. She was intelligent and beautiful in appearance. But the man was harsh and evil in his dealings.” | ||
| 1126 | 1SA | 25 | 3 | h65t | translate-names | 0 | Nabal | This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1127 | 1SA | 25 | 3 | s9ja | translate-names | 0 | Abigail | This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1128 | 1SA | 25 | 3 | r2tp | figs-metonymy | 0 | He was a descendant of the house of Caleb | Here “house” represents family. Alternate translation: “He was a descendant of the family of Caleb” or “He was a descendant of Caleb” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1129 | 1SA | 25 | 4 | j27u | 0 | shearing his sheep | “shaving the wool off his sheep” | ||
| 1130 | 1SA | 25 | 5 | lq45 | 0 | greet him in my name | “greet him as I would greet him if I were there” | ||
| 1131 | 1SA | 25 | 6 | n38g | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | Live in prosperity | “I desire that you may live in prosperity.” The abstract noun “prosperity” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “I desire that you possess many good things as long as you live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 1132 | 1SA | 25 | 6 | x8p8 | 0 | Peace to you and peace to your house, and peace be to all that you have | “I desire that peace may come to you, your household and your possessions” | ||
| 1133 | 1SA | 25 | 7 | u29d | 0 | you have shearers | “your shearers are working” or “your shearers have sheep to shear.” David wants his men to speak so that Nabal understands that his sheep were well because David’s men helped guard them. | ||
| 1134 | 1SA | 25 | 7 | d9si | figs-litotes | 0 | we did them no harm, and they missed nothing | David is pointing out how he and his men offered protection to Nabal’s servants and flocks. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “we kept them and all their property from harm” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 1135 | 1SA | 25 | 8 | yvj1 | figs-metaphor | 0 | let my young men find favor in your eyes | Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “may you be pleased with my young men” or “may you consider my young men favorably” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1136 | 1SA | 25 | 8 | kzp8 | 0 | to your servants | David was expressing respect toward Nabal by calling his men Nabal’s servants. | ||
| 1137 | 1SA | 25 | 8 | z6jm | 0 | your son David | David spoke as if he were Nabal’s son to show that he respected Nabal, who was an older man. | ||
| 1138 | 1SA | 25 | 9 | k52k | 0 | David’s young men | “David’s army” | ||
| 1139 | 1SA | 25 | 9 | am5l | 0 | said all of this to Nabal on David’s behalf | “gave Nabal David’s complete message” | ||
| 1140 | 1SA | 25 | 10 | zp6r | figs-rquestion | 0 | Who is David, and who is the son of Jesse? | Nabal used questions to emphasize that he had no reason to help Daved. These two rhetorical questions can be translated as statements. Alternate translation: “This David son of Jesse you speak of—I do not know him.” or “I do not know who this David is, so I will not do as he says. I do not know who Jesse is, so I do not care what happens to his son.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 1141 | 1SA | 25 | 10 | aj23 | 0 | breaking away from | “running away from” or “rebelling against” | ||
| 1142 | 1SA | 25 | 11 | c5xd | figs-idiom | 0 | my bread | Here “bread” is an idiom for any kind of food. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1143 | 1SA | 25 | 11 | f631 | 0 | men who come from I do not know where | “men when I do not know where they have come from” or “men whom I do not know” | ||
| 1144 | 1SA | 25 | 12 | b8ir | figs-activepassive | 0 | that was said | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “that Nabal had said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1145 | 1SA | 25 | 13 | lxp6 | 0 | said to his men | “said to his army” | ||
| 1146 | 1SA | 25 | 13 | pbs3 | figs-metonymy | 0 | “Every man strap on his sword.” So every man strapped on his sword. David also strapped on his sword | If swords are not known in your language, you can treat “strap on his sword” as a metonym meaning to prepare for war. Alternate translation: “‘Every man, prepare for war.’ And every man prepared for war. David also prepared for war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1147 | 1SA | 25 | 13 | gl14 | translate-numbers | 0 | four hundred | 400 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1148 | 1SA | 25 | 13 | j4qd | translate-numbers | 0 | two hundred | 200 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1149 | 1SA | 25 | 13 | h5qa | 0 | stayed by the baggage | They remained at their base camp to prevent other raiders from stealing their possessions. | ||
| 1150 | 1SA | 25 | 14 | y9qi | figs-explicit | 0 | But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife | You may need to make explicit what the young man did before he spoke with Abigail. Alternate translation: “One of Nabal’s servants found out what David and his men were planning to do, so he went to Nabal’s wife Abigail” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 1151 | 1SA | 25 | 15 | pr5i | figs-activepassive | 0 | We were not harmed | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Nobody harmed us” or “We were safe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1152 | 1SA | 25 | 15 | p6bs | 0 | did not miss anything as long as we went with them | “we did not lose anything when we were with them.” David’s men kept wild animals and other people from stealing Nabal’s flocks. | ||
| 1153 | 1SA | 25 | 16 | ibg5 | figs-metaphor | 0 | They were a wall | David’s men were like a wall around a city that protects the people in the city from their enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1154 | 1SA | 25 | 17 | r8ec | figs-activepassive | 0 | evil is plotted against our master | The speaker is careful not to name the one plotting the evil. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “someone is plotting to do evil things to our master” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1155 | 1SA | 25 | 17 | gu63 | figs-pronouns | 0 | our master | The speaker speaks of David as if David were another person to show that he respects David. Alternate translation: “you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1156 | 1SA | 25 | 18 | y9ci | translate-numbers | 0 | two hundred | 200 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1157 | 1SA | 25 | 18 | av2l | figs-explicit | 0 | loaves | A loaf is like a cake. You may need to make explicit what the loaves consisted of. Alternate translation: “loaves of bread” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 1158 | 1SA | 25 | 18 | b23p | 0 | already prepared | “that someone had already cooked” or “ready for someone to cook” | ||
| 1159 | 1SA | 25 | 18 | pl3f | translate-bvolume | 0 | measures | This is a generic term as none is given. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]]) | |
| 1160 | 1SA | 25 | 18 | e7nf | 0 | parched grain | “grain that someone had cooked” | ||
| 1161 | 1SA | 25 | 18 | twx7 | 0 | clusters of raisins | “cakes of raisins” or “masses of raisins” | ||
| 1162 | 1SA | 25 | 20 | d3l8 | 0 | David and his men | “David and his army” | ||
| 1163 | 1SA | 25 | 20 | wcs5 | 0 | by the cover of the mountain | This could mean: (1) into a low, narrow stream bed or (2) to where the men were hiding. | ||
| 1164 | 1SA | 25 | 21 | h5uv | writing-background | 0 | The writer gives background information before he continues with the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | ||
| 1165 | 1SA | 25 | 21 | nzw1 | 0 | Now David had said, “Surely … for good. | The reader needs to understand that David had said these things before he said, “Every man strap on his sword” in [1 Samuel 25:13](../25/13.md). | ||
| 1166 | 1SA | 25 | 21 | vv7p | 0 | Now David | The word “Now” shows that the writer has stopped writing about Abigail and started writing about David. | ||
| 1167 | 1SA | 25 | 21 | n566 | figs-litotes | 0 | nothing was missed of all that belonged to him | This can be stated positively and in active form. Alternate translation: “he still has everything that was his” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1168 | 1SA | 25 | 22 | zn6m | 0 | May God do so to me … belong to him | The reader needs to understand that David had said these things before he said, “Every man strap on his sword” in [1 Samuel 25:13](../25/13.md). | ||
| 1169 | 1SA | 25 | 22 | cg4h | 0 | May God do so to me, David | The Hebrew text has “May God strike the enemies of David,” and some versions follow this. However, the reading of the ULT follows the main Greek tradition of the Old Testament, as some other modern versions do. | ||
| 1170 | 1SA | 25 | 22 | l2bk | 0 | all who belong | “all the people who belong to him” or “those in his family” | ||
| 1171 | 1SA | 25 | 23 | l6e2 | writing-background | 0 | The writer has finished giving background information, so he continues the story. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | ||
| 1172 | 1SA | 25 | 23 | l5ga | 0 | lay before David facedown and bowed herself to the ground | Abigail was being humble and showing that she would obey David because he was a powerful leader. | ||
| 1173 | 1SA | 25 | 24 | c4nh | 0 | listen to | “hear” | ||
| 1174 | 1SA | 25 | 24 | ljp8 | figs-pronouns | 0 | my master … your servant … words of your servant | “David … me … my words.” Abigail speaks of herself and David as if they are two other people, to show that she respects David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1175 | 1SA | 25 | 25 | zt8e | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Abigail continues to advise David not to take revenge. | ||
| 1176 | 1SA | 25 | 25 | q94v | figs-pronouns | 0 | Let not my master regard … I your servant … the young men of my master | Abigail speaks of herself and David as if they are other people to show that she respects David. Alternate translation: “Do not regard … I…your young men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1177 | 1SA | 25 | 25 | zwq8 | figs-explicit | 0 | But I … did not see … whom you sent | You may need to make explicit what Abigail would have done. Alternate translation: “But if I … had seen … whom you sent, I would have given them food” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 1178 | 1SA | 25 | 26 | b9lx | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Abigail continues to advise David not to take revenge. | ||
| 1179 | 1SA | 25 | 26 | tc8r | figs-pronouns | 0 | my master … my master | Abigail speaks of David as if he is another person to show that she respects David. Alternate translation: “David … you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1180 | 1SA | 25 | 26 | j7ne | 0 | bloodshed | murder | ||
| 1181 | 1SA | 25 | 26 | j55q | figs-metonymy | 0 | avenging yourself with your own hand | The hand is a metonym for what a person does with the hand. Abigail assumes that David should allow Yahweh to take vengeance for him. Alternate translation: “taking vengeance yourself instead of letting Yahweh do it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 1182 | 1SA | 25 | 26 | p12k | figs-explicit | 0 | let your enemies … be like Nabal | Abigail speaks as if Yahweh has already punished Nabal. Alternate translation: “I hope that Yahweh will punish your enemies … as he will punish Nabal” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pastforfuture]]) | |
| 1183 | 1SA | 25 | 27 | s1mh | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Abigail continues to tell David not to be angry. | ||
| 1184 | 1SA | 25 | 27 | lh33 | figs-activepassive | 0 | let this present that your servant has brought to my master be given to the young men | Abigail uses the passive to show her respect for David. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “please give this present, which your servant has brought to my master, to the young men” or “please let my master give this present, which your servant has brought to my master, to the young men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1185 | 1SA | 25 | 27 | ew7h | 0 | this present | “these gifts.” The “present” was actually many different things. | ||
| 1186 | 1SA | 25 | 27 | yj2z | figs-pronouns | 0 | your servant has … my master … my master | Abigail speaks of herself and David as if they are two other people to show that she respects David. Alternate translation: “I have … you … you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1187 | 1SA | 25 | 28 | lg88 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Abigail continues to reason with David. | ||
| 1188 | 1SA | 25 | 28 | m9sh | figs-pronouns | 0 | the trespass of your servant … my master … my master is | Abigail speaks of herself and David as if they are two other people, to show that she respects David. Alternate translation: “my trespass … you … you are” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1189 | 1SA | 25 | 28 | iqt4 | figs-idiom | 0 | Yahweh will certainly make my master a sure house | Here “house” is an idiom used for “descendants.” Alternate translation: “Yahweh will ensure that my master always has a descendant who serves as king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1190 | 1SA | 25 | 28 | qq1m | 0 | fighting the battles of Yahweh | “fighting against Yahweh’s enemies” | ||
| 1191 | 1SA | 25 | 28 | cd6h | figs-activepassive | 0 | evil will not be found in you | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “no one will ever see you do any evil thing” or “you will never do anything evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1192 | 1SA | 25 | 29 | k6qw | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Abigail continues to reason with David. | ||
| 1193 | 1SA | 25 | 29 | aql5 | 0 | pursue | chase and try to catch | ||
| 1194 | 1SA | 25 | 29 | pf24 | figs-metaphor | 0 | the life of my master will be bound in the bundle of the living by Yahweh your God | Abigail speaks of David’s life as if it were a long and thin object that a person could put with other long and thin objects and then tie together into a bundle with a rope. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “Yahweh your God will bind the life of my master in the bundle of the living” or “Yahweh your God will keep you alive with those who are alive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1195 | 1SA | 25 | 29 | tyz3 | figs-pronouns | 0 | the life of my master | Abigail speaks of herself and David as if they are two different people to show that she respects David. Alternate translation: “your life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1196 | 1SA | 25 | 29 | m3ub | figs-metaphor | 0 | he will sling away the lives of your enemies, as from the pocket of a sling | Abigail speaks of David’s enemies’ lives as if they were small objects like a stone that could be put in a sling and shot a long distance. Alternate translation: “he will kill your enemies as easily as a man slings a stone a long distance” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1197 | 1SA | 25 | 29 | mm76 | 0 | a sling | a piece of animal skin with long cords at both ends in which a person can put a stone or other small, hard object and throw it a long distance | ||
| 1198 | 1SA | 25 | 30 | u6qu | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Abigail continues to reason with David. | ||
| 1199 | 1SA | 25 | 30 | m21u | figs-pronouns | 0 | my master | Abigail speaks of David as if he is another person, to show that she respects David. Alternate translation: “you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1200 | 1SA | 25 | 31 | lm3s | 0 | Connecting Statement: | Abigail finishes reasoning with David. | ||
| 1201 | 1SA | 25 | 31 | wg25 | figs-litotes | 0 | This will not be a staggering burden for you—that you have poured out innocent blood, or because my master attempted to rescue himself | Abigail is stating that if David chooses not to take revenge he will have a clear conscience when Yahweh makes him king of Israel. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “You will always be glad you acted as you did-that you have not poured out innocent blood, or because my master did not attempt to rescue himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 1202 | 1SA | 25 | 31 | bql2 | figs-pronouns | 0 | my master … himself … my master … your servant | Abigail speaks of herself and David as if they are two other people, to show that she respects David. “you … yourself … you … me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1203 | 1SA | 25 | 31 | m9fd | 0 | when Yahweh will do good for my master | That is, when Yahweh actually makes him king after Saul’s reign is over. | ||
| 1204 | 1SA | 25 | 32 | i5t4 | 0 | General Information: | David accepts Abigail’s counsel and gifts. | ||
| 1205 | 1SA | 25 | 32 | ze7a | figs-activepassive | 0 | May Yahweh … be blessed, he who | This can be translated in active form. This could mean: (1) “I praise Yahweh … who” or (2) “May all people praise Yahweh … who.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1206 | 1SA | 25 | 33 | xel2 | figs-activepassive | 0 | Your wisdom is blessed and you are blessed, because | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I thank Yahweh because he has blessed you by making you wise and because” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1207 | 1SA | 25 | 33 | m4g6 | 0 | bloodshed | murder. The same word appears in [1 Samuel 25:26](../25/26.md). | ||
| 1208 | 1SA | 25 | 33 | er78 | figs-metonymy | 0 | with my own hand | The word “hand” here is a metonym for the action taken by the hand. Alternate translation: “by my own actions” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1209 | 1SA | 25 | 34 | hb7b | 0 | General Information: | David accepts Abigail’s gifts and agrees to do as she has advised him. | ||
| 1210 | 1SA | 25 | 34 | wl4x | figs-activepassive | 0 | there would certainly have not been left to Nabal so much as one male baby | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “I would not have left to Nabal even one male baby” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1211 | 1SA | 25 | 35 | d94h | figs-idiom | 0 | received from her hand | This is an idiom. Abigail did not unload all gifts from the donkeys herself. Alternate translation: “accepted all the gifts that she had brought” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1212 | 1SA | 25 | 35 | uy5n | figs-metonymy | 0 | have listened to your voice | The word “voice” is a metonym for the message the person speaks and a synecdoche for the person who speaks. Alternate translation: “have listened to what you have told me” or “will do as you have advised me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1213 | 1SA | 25 | 36 | n4cq | 0 | morning light | dawn | ||
| 1214 | 1SA | 25 | 36 | l1ya | 0 | Nabal’s heart was merry within him | Nabal was very happy | ||
| 1215 | 1SA | 25 | 37 | l6bf | 0 | General Information: | Yahweh’s judgment on Nabal | ||
| 1216 | 1SA | 25 | 37 | u2tf | 0 | the wine had gone out of Nabal | Nabal was no longer drunk and so was no longer feeling happy. | ||
| 1217 | 1SA | 25 | 37 | g4h6 | 0 | his heart died within him | Nabal was unable to move because was so afraid that he was no longer physically healthy, probably because he had suffered a stroke. | ||
| 1218 | 1SA | 25 | 39 | y8vj | 0 | General Information: | David offers to protect Abigail by marrying her. | ||
| 1219 | 1SA | 25 | 39 | ir6z | figs-activepassive | 0 | May Yahweh be blessed | This can be translated in active form. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 25:32](../25/32.md). This could mean: (1) Alternate translation: “I praise Yahweh” or (2) Alternate translation: “May all people praise Yahweh” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1220 | 1SA | 25 | 39 | j9hl | figs-idiom | 0 | has taken up the cause of my insult from the hand of Nabal | This is an idiom. Alternate translation: “has defended me after Nabal insulted me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1221 | 1SA | 25 | 39 | n5td | figs-activepassive | 0 | has taken up the cause of my insult | The abstract nouns “cause” and “insult” can be translated as verbs. This could mean: (1) Alternate translation: “has shown that what I was doing was right by punishing Nabal for insulting me” or (2) Alternate translation: “has acted, when Nabal insulted me, as if Nabal had insulted him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1222 | 1SA | 25 | 39 | w9kj | figs-pronouns | 0 | has kept back his servant from evil | David speaks as if he were another person to show his respect for Yahweh. Alternate translation: “has kept me back from doing evil deeds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1223 | 1SA | 25 | 39 | cq6p | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | has turned Nabal’s evil action back on his own head | The abstract noun “action” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “has done to Nabal what Nabal planned to do to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 1224 | 1SA | 25 | 39 | lb46 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | on his own head | The head is a synecdoche for the person. Alternate translation: “on him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1225 | 1SA | 25 | 39 | ci9p | figs-ellipsis | 0 | sent and spoke to Abigail, to take her to himself as wife | You may make clear the understood information. Alternate translation: “sent men to speak to Abigail and tell her that David wanted to take her to be his wife” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 1226 | 1SA | 25 | 41 | nmv3 | figs-metonymy | 0 | She arose, bowed herself | Abigail responded by bowing. The reader should understand that she was probably already standing when the men were talking to her in [1 Samuel 25:40](../25/40.md), and so the word “arose” is a metonym for deciding to bow down. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1227 | 1SA | 25 | 41 | iqu6 | figs-pronouns | 0 | See, your female servant is a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my master | Abigail speaks as if she were another person to show that she is humble. She shows that she desires to be David’s new wife by offering to wash the feet of David’s servants. Alternate translation: “See, I will serve you, the servants of my master David, by washing your feet” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1228 | 1SA | 25 | 42 | ays4 | figs-explicit | 0 | hurried and arose, and rode | You may need to make explicit what Abigail did after she arose and before she rode. Alternate translation: “quickly did what she needed to do to prepare for the journey, and then she rode” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 1229 | 1SA | 25 | 42 | hv4c | 0 | five servant girls of hers who followed her | Abigail was riding a donkey, but the servant girls were walking. | ||
| 1230 | 1SA | 25 | 43 | qn8t | writing-background | 0 | Now David had also taken Ahinoam | This event took place before David married Abigail. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | |
| 1231 | 1SA | 25 | 43 | fx9v | translate-names | 0 | Ahinoam | This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1232 | 1SA | 25 | 44 | t45u | writing-background | 0 | Saul had given Michal | This event took place before David married Abigail. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | |
| 1233 | 1SA | 25 | 44 | eld8 | translate-names | 0 | Michal | This is the name of a woman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1234 | 1SA | 25 | 44 | rm51 | translate-names | 0 | Paltiel … Laish | These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1235 | 1SA | 25 | 44 | qbi9 | translate-names | 0 | Gallim | This is a town north of Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1236 | 1SA | 26 | intro | abcq | 0 | # 1 Samuel 26 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Vengeance<br>David has another opportunity to kill Saul but he refuses to kill the one God had chosen as king. This contrasts with Saul, who tried to find David and kill him. Saul came to admit that David was more righteous than he was because he did not kill his enemy. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/elect]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Rhetorical question<br>David put his reason for not killing Saul in a rhetorical question: “Do not destroy him; for who can extend his hand against Yahweh’s anointed one and be guiltless?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |||
| 1237 | 1SA | 26 | 1 | xrk7 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Is not David hiding … Jeshimon? | This rhetorical question can be translated as an exclamation. Alternate translation: “David is hiding … Jeshimon!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1238 | 1SA | 26 | 1 | u73j | 0 | before Jeshimon | “from which we can see Jeshimon” | ||
| 1239 | 1SA | 26 | 1 | x3kj | translate-names | 0 | Jeshimon | This is the name of a desert area near the Dead Sea. It can also be translated as “the Judean Wilderness” or “the wasteland.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 23:19](../23/19.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1240 | 1SA | 26 | 2 | xlu2 | figs-idiom | 0 | Then Saul arose and went | The word “arose” is an idiom for taking action. Alternate translation: “Then Saul took action and he went” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1241 | 1SA | 26 | 2 | bq6i | translate-numbers | 0 | three thousand | 3,000 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1242 | 1SA | 26 | 2 | em7t | 0 | chosen men | men whom he had chosen because of their superior military abilities | ||
| 1243 | 1SA | 26 | 3 | bg6j | 0 | before Jeshimon | “from which they could see Jeshimon” | ||
| 1244 | 1SA | 26 | 3 | x3ka | translate-names | 0 | Jeshimon | This is the name of a desert area near the Dead Sea. It can also be translated as “the Judean Wilderness” or “the wasteland.” See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 23:19](../23/19.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1245 | 1SA | 26 | 5 | m1dq | 0 | David arose and went | “David took action and he went” | ||
| 1246 | 1SA | 26 | 5 | m7ex | translate-names | 0 | Abner … Ner | These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1247 | 1SA | 26 | 6 | zm97 | translate-names | 0 | Ahimelech … Abishai | These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1248 | 1SA | 26 | 6 | kzq7 | translate-names | 0 | Zeruiah | These are the names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1249 | 1SA | 26 | 6 | fp9z | 0 | go down … to | David and his men were probably on higher ground than Saul. | ||
| 1250 | 1SA | 26 | 6 | n7u2 | 0 | I! I will go down | “I want to be the one who goes down” | ||
| 1251 | 1SA | 26 | 8 | m51q | figs-metonymy | 0 | God has put your enemy into your hand | Abishai speaks as if the enemy were a small object that God had put into David’s hand. The word “hand” is a metonym for the power the hand can wield. Alternate translation: “God has given you complete control over your enemy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1252 | 1SA | 26 | 8 | lze4 | figs-metonymy | 0 | pin him to the ground with the spear | This is a metonym that refers to “kill with a spear” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1253 | 1SA | 26 | 8 | n3y8 | 0 | I will not strike him a second time | “I will kill him the first time I strike him” or “I will not need to strike him a second time” | ||
| 1254 | 1SA | 26 | 9 | ph1t | figs-rquestion | 0 | who can extend his hand against Yahweh’s anointed one and be guiltless? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. This can also be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “No one can strike Yahweh’s anointed one and be without guilt.” or “Anyone who strikes Yahweh’s anointed one will be guilty of murder.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 1255 | 1SA | 26 | 10 | c39s | 0 | As Yahweh lives | “as certainly as Yahweh lives” or “as surely as Yahweh lives” | ||
| 1256 | 1SA | 26 | 10 | s6yk | 0 | his day will come to die | “he will die a natural death” | ||
| 1257 | 1SA | 26 | 11 | gt6b | figs-metonymy | 0 | extend my hand against | The hand is a metonym for the harm a hand can do. Alternate translation: “do anything to harm” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1258 | 1SA | 26 | 11 | q6ty | figs-exclusive | 0 | let us go | David includes Abishai, so the word “us” here is inclusive. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]]) | |
| 1259 | 1SA | 26 | 12 | mj5c | 0 | a deep sleep from Yahweh had fallen on them | Yahweh had caused them to sleep deeply. | ||
| 1260 | 1SA | 26 | 14 | qg15 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Do you not answer, Abner? | David uses a question to shame Abner into answering. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “Answer me, Abner!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1261 | 1SA | 26 | 14 | i2zz | 0 | David shouted | “David spoke as loudly as he could” so Saul and his men could hear him | ||
| 1262 | 1SA | 26 | 15 | e3xd | figs-rquestion | 0 | Are not you a courageous man? | David uses a question to rebuke Abner for not guarding Saul. Alternate translation: “You are a very brave man.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1263 | 1SA | 26 | 15 | it27 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Who is like you in Israel? | David uses a question to rebuke Abner for not guarding Saul. Alternate translation: “You are the greatest soldier in Israel.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1264 | 1SA | 26 | 15 | b9q7 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why then have you not kept watch over your master the king? | This could mean: (1) this is a real question and David wants Abner to answer him or (2) this is a rhetorical question and David is rebuking Abner. Alternate translation: “Therefore you should have kept watch over your master the king!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1265 | 1SA | 26 | 17 | d5y6 | figs-metaphor | 0 | my son | Saul was not David’s true father. Saul speaks as if he were David’s father to show David that he wants David to trust and respect him as David would trust and respect his own father. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1266 | 1SA | 26 | 18 | n2yf | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why does my master pursue his servant? | This could mean: (1) David really does want Saul to answer the question or (2) this rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “My master has no reason to pursue his servant.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1267 | 1SA | 26 | 18 | ah3m | figs-123person | 0 | Why does my master pursue his servant? | Here David speaks of Saul in third person calling him “my master,” and he speaks of himself in third person calling himself “his servant.” David speaks this way to show respect to Saul. Alternate translation: “Why are you, my master, pursuing me, your servant?” or “Why are you pursuing me?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]]) | |
| 1268 | 1SA | 26 | 18 | ljv3 | figs-rquestion | 0 | What have I done? | This could mean: (1) David really does want Saul to answer the question or (2) this rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You know that I have done nothing to harm you.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1269 | 1SA | 26 | 18 | q2fg | figs-metonymy | 0 | What evil is in my hand? | This speaks of evil as if it were an object that is held in the hand. Here “hand” represents a person acting or doing something. This could mean: (1) David really does want Saul to answer the question. Alternate translation: “What have I done wrong?” or (2) this rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I have done nothing wrong!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1270 | 1SA | 26 | 19 | xsj9 | figs-pronouns | 0 | you, let my master the king listen to the words of his servant | David speaks as if he and the king were other people to show respect to Saul. Alternate translation: “you my king, listen to my words” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1271 | 1SA | 26 | 19 | xi81 | 0 | stirred you up against me | “caused you to be angry with me” | ||
| 1272 | 1SA | 26 | 19 | sn5d | figs-explicit | 0 | let him accept an offering | You may need to make explicit the reason he will give an offering. Alternate translation: “I will give him an offering so he will no longer cause you to be angry with me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]) | |
| 1273 | 1SA | 26 | 19 | t9dx | figs-activepassive | 0 | may they be cursed in the sight of Yahweh | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “may Yahweh decide to punish them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1274 | 1SA | 26 | 19 | fre1 | 0 | for they have today driven me out, that I should not cling to the inheritance of Yahweh; they have said to me, ‘Go worship other gods.’ | “for they have today driven me out. It is as if they want me to stop clinging to the inheritance of Yahweh. It is as if they have said to me, ‘Go worship other gods.’” | ||
| 1275 | 1SA | 26 | 19 | h828 | 0 | that I should not cling to the inheritance of Yahweh | “so that I will no longer trust that Yahweh will give me what he has promised me” | ||
| 1276 | 1SA | 26 | 20 | r1qc | figs-pronouns | 0 | the king of Israel has | David speaks as if the king was another person to show respect to Saul. Alternate translation: “you have” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1277 | 1SA | 26 | 20 | dm6i | figs-euphemism | 0 | do not let my blood fall to the earth | This is a polite way of saying “do not kill me.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 1278 | 1SA | 26 | 20 | km1g | figs-metaphor | 0 | the one flea | David uses the word “flea” as a metaphor for a person, himself, who cannot do any great harm. Alternate translation: “this single flea” or “me, and I cannot harm you any more than one flea can” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1279 | 1SA | 26 | 20 | ua6e | figs-simile | 0 | as when one hunts a partridge in the mountains | Saul is chasing David as if he were hunting a valuable wild bird. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]]) | |
| 1280 | 1SA | 26 | 21 | w8jk | 0 | Return | This could mean: (1) “Return to serve me in my palace” or (2) “Return to your home.” | ||
| 1281 | 1SA | 26 | 21 | l7a6 | figs-metaphor | 0 | my son | Saul was not David’s true father. Saul speaks as if he were David’s father to show David that he wants David to trust and respect him as David would trust and respect his own father. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1282 | 1SA | 26 | 21 | sy9u | figs-metaphor | 0 | my life was precious in your eyes today | Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “today you have considered my life to be very valuable” or “today you showed me that you really do respect me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1283 | 1SA | 26 | 21 | zs9x | 0 | played the fool | “been very foolish” | ||
| 1284 | 1SA | 26 | 23 | sdp3 | figs-metonymy | 0 | Yahweh put you into my hand today | The word “hand” is a metonym for the person’s power. “Yahweh gave me an opportunity to attack you today” or “Yahweh placed me where I could easily have killed you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1285 | 1SA | 26 | 23 | x1fy | 0 | pay each man | “give what is proper to each man”” | ||
| 1286 | 1SA | 26 | 23 | h11d | figs-pronouns | 0 | his anointed | David speaks as if Saul were another person to show that he respects Saul because Saul is king. Alternate translation: “the one he has chosen to be king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1287 | 1SA | 26 | 24 | wtj8 | figs-metaphor | 0 | your life was precious in my eyes today | Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. See how you translated similar words in [1 Samuel 26:21](../26/21.md). Alternate translation: “I have considered your life to be very valuable” or “I showed you today that I really do respect you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1288 | 1SA | 26 | 24 | tf9s | figs-metaphor | 0 | so may my life be much valued in the eyes of Yahweh | Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. Alternate translation: “so may Yahweh consider my life very valuable as well” or “so may Yahweh value my life as much as I have valued your life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1289 | 1SA | 26 | 25 | r7dp | figs-activepassive | 0 | May you be blessed | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “May Yahweh bless you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1290 | 1SA | 26 | 25 | ct8y | figs-metaphor | 0 | my son | Saul was not David’s true father. Saul speaks as if he were David’s father to show David that he wants David to trust and respect him as David would trust and respect his own father. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1291 | 1SA | 27 | intro | abcr | 0 | # 1 Samuel 27 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This begins a section about David living with the Philistines.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David’s move<br>David is afraid Saul will someday catch him and kill him, so he moves to the Philistine city of Gath. This is a type of exile David creates for himself out of fear. It is caused by his lack of trust in God. This is the same reason his descendants would come to be exiled. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/trust]]) | |||
| 1292 | 1SA | 27 | 1 | vu4l | figs-synecdoche | 0 | David said in his heart | Here “his heart” is a metonym that means to himself. Alternate translation: “David thought to himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1293 | 1SA | 27 | 1 | j9tl | figs-synecdoche | 0 | escape out of his hand | The word “hand” is a synecdoche for the person. Alternate translation: “escape from him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1294 | 1SA | 27 | 2 | cr5x | 0 | David arose and passed over | “David took action; he passed over” | ||
| 1295 | 1SA | 27 | 2 | jn4b | 0 | passed over | “passed over the border between Israel and Philistia” | ||
| 1296 | 1SA | 27 | 2 | yjn5 | translate-numbers | 0 | six hundred men | 600 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1297 | 1SA | 27 | 2 | y8hn | translate-names | 0 | Achish | This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 21:10](../21/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1298 | 1SA | 27 | 2 | ik5p | translate-names | 0 | Maok | This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1299 | 1SA | 27 | 3 | q6ib | translate-names | 0 | Ahinoam | This is the name of a woman. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 14:50](../14/50.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1300 | 1SA | 27 | 3 | f557 | translate-names | 0 | Abigail | This is the name of a woman. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 25:3](../25/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1301 | 1SA | 27 | 3 | qmd3 | translate-names | 0 | Nabal | This is the name of a man. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 25:3](../25/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1302 | 1SA | 27 | 4 | zdd9 | figs-activepassive | 0 | Saul was told | This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone told Saul” or “Saul heard” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1303 | 1SA | 27 | 5 | zt35 | figs-metaphor | 0 | If I have found favor in your eyes | Here the eyes represent seeing, and seeing represents thoughts or judgment. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 20:3](../20/03.md). Alternate translation: “If I have pleased you” or “If you consider me favorably” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1304 | 1SA | 27 | 5 | mj6y | figs-metonymy | 0 | let them give me a place | Since Achish was the one who would “give,” this is a metonym for “please give me a place.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1305 | 1SA | 27 | 5 | ib99 | 0 | one of the cities in the country | “one of the outlying towns” or “one of the towns outside the city” | ||
| 1306 | 1SA | 27 | 5 | as8d | figs-rquestion | 0 | Why should your servant live in the royal city with you? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “I do not need to live in the city with you.” or “I am not important enough to live here with you in the royal city.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1307 | 1SA | 27 | 5 | qss2 | figs-pronouns | 0 | your servant | David speaks as if he were another person to show that he respected Achish. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1308 | 1SA | 27 | 6 | d2xd | translate-names | 0 | Ziklag | This is the name of a city in the southwest part of Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1309 | 1SA | 27 | 8 | k2mv | figs-idiom | 0 | making raids on | attacking and taking property many times (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1310 | 1SA | 27 | 8 | mj2i | translate-names | 0 | Girzites | A people group who apparently lived somewhere between Philistia and Egypt. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1311 | 1SA | 27 | 8 | c2xz | figs-pronouns | 0 | as you go to Shur | Here “you” is being used as an indefinite pronoun that refers to anyone. Alternate translation: “on the way most people travel to Shur” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1312 | 1SA | 27 | 8 | y3iy | translate-names | 0 | Shur | region on the northeast border of Egypt (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1313 | 1SA | 27 | 9 | vg2y | figs-pronouns | 0 | Achish | the king of Gath (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1314 | 1SA | 27 | 10 | ylp3 | translate-names | 0 | Achish | the king of Gath (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1315 | 1SA | 27 | 10 | l4n3 | translate-names | 0 | Jerahmeelites | a clan from the tribe of Judah (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1316 | 1SA | 27 | 10 | qt6s | translate-names | 0 | Kenites | a people group who lived in the land of Midian (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1317 | 1SA | 27 | 11 | x7vm | translate-names | 0 | Gath | one of five Philistine city-states. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1318 | 1SA | 27 | 12 | g4e6 | figs-pronouns | 0 | Achish | the king of Gath (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1319 | 1SA | 28 | intro | abcs | 0 | # 1 Samuel 28 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Talking to the dead<br><br>Talking to the dead was against the law of Moses. God or the Holy Spirit left Saul because of his sin and would not help him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/death]], [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Rhetorical question<br>Samuel uses a rhetorical question to say it was useless to ask his advice since there was no way Saul could be successful with God against him: “What then do you ask me, since Yahweh has left you, and he has become your enemy?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |||
| 1320 | 1SA | 28 | 1 | u8jp | 0 | host | large assembly of armies | ||
| 1321 | 1SA | 28 | 2 | au3y | grammar-connect-words-phrases | 0 | So you will know … So I will | The word “so” shows that the speaker agrees with what the other person has just said. Alternate translation: “Yes, I will go with you so that you will know … Very well, I will” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-words-phrases]]) | |
| 1322 | 1SA | 28 | 2 | a7g3 | 0 | you will know what your servant can do | David probably wanted Achish to think that David would kill many Israelites, but “what your servant can do” could also mean that David was planning to kill Philistines instead. Try to translate so that the reader can see both of these possible meanings. | ||
| 1323 | 1SA | 28 | 2 | b6jy | figs-pronouns | 0 | your servant | David speaks as if he is another person so that Achish will think David respects him. Alternate translation: “I” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1324 | 1SA | 28 | 2 | m1je | figs-pronouns | 0 | make you | The word “you” refers to David and so is singular. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1325 | 1SA | 28 | 2 | ltp1 | 0 | bodyguard | a person who protects another person | ||
| 1326 | 1SA | 28 | 3 | v29c | writing-background | 0 | Now Samuel … with spirits | The writer provides background information to prepare the reader for the events that follow. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]]) | |
| 1327 | 1SA | 28 | 3 | k6lf | 0 | banned from the land | officially removed from the country or region, or prevented from entering Alternate translation: “expel from Israel” | ||
| 1328 | 1SA | 28 | 3 | x928 | 0 | those who talked with the dead or with spirits | The words “those who talked with the dead” translate as one word in the original language, and the words “those who … talked with spirits” also translate as one word in the original language. If your language has one word for those who talk with the dead and one word for those who talk with spirits, or if your language has only one word for those who talk with the dead and with spirits, you should use those words here. | ||
| 1329 | 1SA | 28 | 4 | jp42 | 0 | Then the Philistines gathered | after David and Achish spoke ([1 Samuel 28:2](../28/02.md)) | ||
| 1330 | 1SA | 28 | 4 | gv6k | 0 | gathered all Israel together | “gathered all his armies in Israel together” | ||
| 1331 | 1SA | 28 | 4 | nut5 | translate-names | 0 | Shunem … Gilboa | these are names of places (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1332 | 1SA | 28 | 5 | bi99 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | he was afraid, and his heart trembled very much | These two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize the intensity of his fear. Here Saul is referred to by his “heart.” Alternate translation: “he was terrified” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) | |
| 1333 | 1SA | 28 | 6 | l97l | 0 | Urim | The high priest carried the sacred lots called Urim and Thummin in his breastplate, in a marked pouch, next to his heart. | ||
| 1334 | 1SA | 28 | 7 | p66e | 0 | who talks with the dead | These words translate as one word in the original language. If your language has one word for a person who talks to the dead, you should use it here. See how you translated similar words in [1 Samuel 28:3](../28/03.md). | ||
| 1335 | 1SA | 28 | 7 | iy9x | translate-names | 0 | Endor | This is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1336 | 1SA | 28 | 8 | q4zi | 0 | Saul disguised himself … and went … to the woman by night | Saul disguised himself because the way from Gilboa ([1 Samuel 28:4](../28/04.md)) to Endor ([1 Samuel 28:7](./07.md)) was through land that the Philistines were living in. He traveled all day and reached the woman after the sun had gone down. | ||
| 1337 | 1SA | 28 | 8 | by4s | 0 | disguised | changed his usual appearance no one would know who he was | ||
| 1338 | 1SA | 28 | 8 | mj1t | 0 | Divine for me … with a spirit | “Talk to the dead for me” | ||
| 1339 | 1SA | 28 | 9 | qv53 | 0 | those who talk with the dead or with spirits | The words “those who talk with the dead” translate as one word in the original language, and the words “those who … talk with spirits” also translate as one word in the original language. If your language has one word for those who talk with the dead and one word for those who talk with spirits, or if your language has only one word for those who talk with the dead and with spirits, you should use those words here. See how you translated similar words in [1 Samuel 28:3](../28/03.md). | ||
| 1340 | 1SA | 28 | 9 | fdu8 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | my life | The word “life” represents the person. Alternate translation: “me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1341 | 1SA | 28 | 13 | bz39 | 0 | a god | Other This could mean: (1) “one like God” or (2) “a judge” ([1 Samuel 7:15](../07/15.md)). | ||
| 1342 | 1SA | 28 | 17 | wpr2 | figs-metaphor | 0 | torn the kingdom out of your hand | Samuel speaks as if the kingdom were a physical object that could be held in the hand and grabbed out by another person. Alternate translation: “made you so you are no longer king” or “made another person king in your place” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1343 | 1SA | 28 | 19 | wl9u | figs-metaphor | 0 | Yahweh will give Israel along with you into the hand of the Philistines | Samuel speaks as if the people of Israel were a small object that Yahweh would give to the Philistines, whom he speaks of as if they were one person. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will allow the Philistines to do whatever they want to do to you and the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1344 | 1SA | 28 | 19 | i48b | figs-euphemism | 0 | will be with me | This is a polite way to say that Saul will die. Alternate translation: “will be dead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) | |
| 1345 | 1SA | 28 | 19 | y24l | figs-metaphor | 0 | Yahweh will also give the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines | Samuel speaks as if the army of Israel were a small object that Yahweh would give to the Philistines, whom he speaks of as if they were one person. Alternate translation: “Yahweh will allow the Philistines to do whatever they want to do to the army of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) | |
| 1346 | 1SA | 28 | 20 | gyg8 | 0 | he had eaten no food all that day, neither that whole night | Saul had not eaten during the night before he traveled from Gilboa ([1 Samuel 28:4](../28/04.md)) to Endor ([1 Samuel 28:7](./07.md)), nor during the day as he journeyed, nor during the night on which he visited the woman. | ||
| 1347 | 1SA | 28 | 21 | t8lw | figs-idiom | 0 | I have put my life in my hand and have listened | This is an idiom. “I could die because I listened” or “Someone could kill me because I listened” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1348 | 1SA | 28 | 22 | cf3l | figs-pronouns | 0 | the voice of your woman servant | The woman speaks as if she is another person to show that she respects Saul. She refers to herself by her “voice” to emphasize what she says. Alternate translation: “my voice” or “me speak to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]] or [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1349 | 1SA | 28 | 23 | yci7 | 0 | Saul refused | “Saul would not do what they asked” | ||
| 1350 | 1SA | 28 | 23 | htn7 | 0 | compelled him | “forced him” | ||
| 1351 | 1SA | 28 | 24 | x7b9 | 0 | fatted calf | a calf that has been grown and fed to be available for a special feast | ||
| 1352 | 1SA | 28 | 24 | zn9w | 0 | she … kneaded it | She mixed flour and oil, working and rolling the mixture thoroughly with her hands to produce dough for baking. | ||
| 1353 | 1SA | 29 | intro | abct | 0 | # 1 Samuel 29 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the poetic song in 29:5.<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties<br><br>It is unclear whether David wanted to go into battle with the Philistines. He would have been fighting against Saul, but he also would have been fighting against Israel’s soldiers. It is probably best to see that David is conflicted over this issue, but some scholars believe that David planned on turning against the Philistines in the battle. | |||
| 1354 | 1SA | 29 | 1 | w2gw | 0 | spring | a small stream of water flowing naturally from the Earth | ||
| 1355 | 1SA | 29 | 2 | tq6l | 0 | passed on by hundreds and by thousands | “divided their men into groups; some groups had one hundred soldiers and some groups had one thousand soldiers” | ||
| 1356 | 1SA | 29 | 2 | j1vs | translate-numbers | 0 | hundreds … thousands | 100s…1,000s (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1357 | 1SA | 29 | 2 | vft1 | 0 | David and his men passed on in the rear guard with Achish | The groups of hundreds and thousands passed on first, then Achish and his helpers, and then David, his men, and the other Philistine soldiers, who were guarding Achish. | ||
| 1358 | 1SA | 29 | 3 | s77q | figs-rquestion | 0 | What are these Hebrews doing here? | Possible ways to translate this rhetorical question as a statement are Alternate translation: (1) “You should not have allowed these Hebrews, our enemies, to be here with us.” or (2) “Tell us who these Hebrews are.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1359 | 1SA | 29 | 3 | sj73 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Is not this David … these years, and I have found … this day? | Another possible translation is “Is not this David,…these years? I have found … this day.” The rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should know that this is David … these years. I have found … this day.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1360 | 1SA | 29 | 3 | ri13 | figs-litotes | 0 | I have found no fault with him | This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: “I know of nothing that he has done wrong” or “I am very pleased with him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) | |
| 1361 | 1SA | 29 | 4 | i611 | figs-synecdoche | 0 | He will not go down with us into battle | The person here is a synecdoche for the army he commands. Alternate translation: “Do not let his army join with our army against our enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1362 | 1SA | 29 | 4 | vr1n | figs-rquestion | 0 | For how else could he make himself acceptable to his master than by taking the heads of our own men? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Here “taking the heads” is a metonym for killing. Alternate translation: “The best way for David to make peace with his master would be by killing our soldiers!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1363 | 1SA | 29 | 5 | ce4n | figs-rquestion | 0 | Is this not David of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, ‘Saul … ten thousands’? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: “You should not trust David—he is the one of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, ‘Saul … ten thousands’!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1364 | 1SA | 29 | 5 | e1pv | translate-numbers | 0 | thousands … ten thousands | “1,000s…10,000s” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1365 | 1SA | 29 | 6 | pw9s | figs-idiom | 0 | As Yahweh lives | This is an idiom. “As certainly as Yahweh lives” or “This is a true statement” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1366 | 1SA | 29 | 6 | tzt2 | 0 | your going out and your coming in with me in the army is good | “I am happy to have you go out and come in with me and my army” or “It is good that you go everywhere with me and my army” | ||
| 1367 | 1SA | 29 | 8 | p5pg | figs-pronouns | 0 | my master the king | David speaks as if Achish were another person so that Achish will think David respects him. Alternate translation: “you, my master and king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]]) | |
| 1368 | 1SA | 29 | 9 | tse5 | 0 | nevertheless, the princes | “even though that is true, this is more important: the princes” or “however, the princes” | ||
| 1369 | 1SA | 29 | 10 | xd7w | 0 | your master | The reader should understand that Achish is speaking of Saul. | ||
| 1370 | 1SA | 29 | 10 | r3uy | 0 | have light | “can see with the morning sun” | ||
| 1371 | 1SA | 30 | intro | abcu | 0 | # 1 Samuel 30 General Notes<br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### David fights the Amalekites<br>When David and his men arrive home, they find the Amalekites have raided Ziklag and taken everything. They catch and destroy them and bring back all of their goods and families. Then David sends gifts to all the cities in Judah through which they had traveled. | |||
| 1372 | 1SA | 30 | 1 | u6dp | 0 | Ziklag | Ziklag is a city in the southern part of Judah. This was where David and his men kept their families. | ||
| 1373 | 1SA | 30 | 2 | i8bg | 0 | they | the Amalekites | ||
| 1374 | 1SA | 30 | 2 | l5au | 0 | both small and great | This could mean: (1) “both unimportant people and important people” or (2) “both physically small and physically large.” | ||
| 1375 | 1SA | 30 | 3 | tr67 | 0 | their wives … sons … daughters | belonging to David and his men | ||
| 1376 | 1SA | 30 | 3 | hh3k | figs-activepassive | 0 | it was burned, and their wives … daughters were taken captive | This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “they saw that someone had burned it and taken their wives … captive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]]) | |
| 1377 | 1SA | 30 | 4 | i5ts | 0 | the people that were with him | These were mainly his army of men. | ||
| 1378 | 1SA | 30 | 5 | nc5k | 0 | General Information: | David finds strength in Yahweh after the raid. | ||
| 1379 | 1SA | 30 | 5 | z5m8 | 0 | Ahinoam the Jezreelite woman | “Ahinoam from Jezreel” | ||
| 1380 | 1SA | 30 | 5 | hq7z | 0 | Nabal the Carmelite | “Nabal the man from Carmel” | ||
| 1381 | 1SA | 30 | 5 | acw2 | translate-names | 0 | Ahinoam … Abigail | women’s names (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1382 | 1SA | 30 | 6 | e6z1 | 0 | distressed | suffering | ||
| 1383 | 1SA | 30 | 6 | q4yw | figs-synecdoche | 0 | all the people were bitter in spirit | The word “bitter” is a metaphor for the desire to rebel. The word “spirit” is a synecdoche for the person. Alternate translation: “all the people were ready to rebel against David” or “all the people were very unhappy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]]) | |
| 1384 | 1SA | 30 | 6 | plf4 | 0 | David strengthened himself in Yahweh, his God | This could mean: (1) “David took courage because he knew Yahweh his God would help him” or (2) “Yahweh his God made David strong.” | ||
| 1385 | 1SA | 30 | 7 | na36 | 0 | General Information: | David seeks Yahweh’s direction in dealing with the raid on his people. | ||
| 1386 | 1SA | 30 | 8 | l4pe | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | David prayed to Yahweh for direction | The abstract noun “direction” can be translated as a clause. Alternate translation: “David prayed that Yahweh would tell David what David should do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 1387 | 1SA | 30 | 8 | a2ps | 0 | pursue | chase and try to catch | ||
| 1388 | 1SA | 30 | 9 | f5ck | translate-numbers | 0 | six hundred men | 600 men (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1389 | 1SA | 30 | 9 | n8t4 | 0 | brook | small stream | ||
| 1390 | 1SA | 30 | 10 | gxs6 | 0 | kept pursuing | “kept chasing them, trying to catch them” | ||
| 1391 | 1SA | 30 | 10 | she5 | translate-numbers | 0 | four hundred men | 400 men (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1392 | 1SA | 30 | 10 | c9v7 | translate-numbers | 0 | two hundred | 200 men (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1393 | 1SA | 30 | 10 | jle5 | 0 | who were so weak | They were tired from their own raids and now in pursuit of the Amalekites. They no longer had the strength to continue. | ||
| 1394 | 1SA | 30 | 11 | wy3y | 0 | an Egyptian in a field | He was left there to die from the Amalekite raiding party. | ||
| 1395 | 1SA | 30 | 12 | l4q1 | 0 | clusters of raisins | “clusters of dried grapes” | ||
| 1396 | 1SA | 30 | 13 | a3bt | 0 | David said to him | David questioned the Egyptian slave. | ||
| 1397 | 1SA | 30 | 13 | g59g | 0 | three days ago | “three days in the past” | ||
| 1398 | 1SA | 30 | 13 | lrz8 | translate-numbers | 0 | three days | 3 days (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1399 | 1SA | 30 | 14 | z8mp | 0 | a raid | an attack on a town to take property | ||
| 1400 | 1SA | 30 | 15 | rpy7 | 0 | raiding party | a group of armed warriors who attack people or places unexpectedly | ||
| 1401 | 1SA | 30 | 15 | ln2l | figs-metonymy | 0 | you will not … betray me up into the hands of my master | Here “hands” refers to control. Alternate translation: “you will not … violate the trust I have in you by allowing my master to control me again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1402 | 1SA | 30 | 16 | tp7i | 0 | booty | the goods they had stolen in the raid | ||
| 1403 | 1SA | 30 | 17 | ac8n | 0 | twilight | the time just after the sun goes down until the sky is dark | ||
| 1404 | 1SA | 30 | 17 | uap2 | translate-numbers | 0 | four hundred | 400 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1405 | 1SA | 30 | 18 | gv1e | 0 | recovered … rescued | “got back … got back.” These two words translate the same Hebrew word. Your language may also have a word for a person getting his own property back from the person who stole it that is different from the word for a person getting his wife back from those who have captured her. | ||
| 1406 | 1SA | 30 | 18 | zen4 | 0 | rescued his two wives | “got his two wives back” or “saved his two wives from danger” | ||
| 1407 | 1SA | 30 | 19 | f95n | 0 | Nothing was missing | “None of the items the Amalekites had stolen were lost” | ||
| 1408 | 1SA | 30 | 19 | h16q | 0 | neither small nor great | This could mean: (1) “neither unimportant people nor important people” or (2) “neither physically small nor physically large.” See how you translated similar words in [1 Samuel 30:2](../30/02.md). | ||
| 1409 | 1SA | 30 | 19 | we47 | 0 | booty | goods that the Amelekites had stolen. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 30:16](../30/16.md). | ||
| 1410 | 1SA | 30 | 21 | r2q2 | translate-numbers | 0 | two hundred | 200 (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) | |
| 1411 | 1SA | 30 | 21 | e3fw | translate-names | 0 | the brook Besor | a small stream or creek named Besor. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 30:9](../30/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1412 | 1SA | 30 | 21 | l3p7 | 0 | greeted them | spoke to them in a friendly way | ||
| 1413 | 1SA | 30 | 22 | jt6r | 0 | the booty | the goods they had taken from the enemy in battle. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 30:16](../30/16.md). | ||
| 1414 | 1SA | 30 | 22 | n8ra | 0 | we have recovered | “we have regained” or “we have gotten back” | ||
| 1415 | 1SA | 30 | 24 | n8h7 | figs-rquestion | 0 | Who will listen to you in this matter? | This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement: Alternate translation: “No one will listen to you in this matter.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]]) | |
| 1416 | 1SA | 30 | 24 | sv97 | figs-abstractnouns | 0 | as the share is for anyone who goes | The abstract noun “share” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “as what belongs to anyone who goes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) | |
| 1417 | 1SA | 30 | 24 | xyy4 | 0 | anyone who goes into battle | the warriors who actually fought the enemy in war | ||
| 1418 | 1SA | 30 | 24 | ff29 | 0 | will share and share alike | “will make sure that all receive the same amount” | ||
| 1419 | 1SA | 30 | 24 | jdd3 | 0 | anyone who waits by the baggage | the people who supported the warriors by managing and guarding their supplies | ||
| 1420 | 1SA | 30 | 24 | q69h | 0 | baggage | belongings that the soldiers left behind when they went into battle | ||
| 1421 | 1SA | 30 | 26 | w4a8 | translate-names | 0 | Ziklag | This is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1422 | 1SA | 30 | 26 | l1ll | 0 | booty | goods that David had taken from the Amalekites after the battle. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 30:16](../30/16.md). | ||
| 1423 | 1SA | 30 | 26 | ies7 | 0 | a present | “a gift” | ||
| 1424 | 1SA | 30 | 27 | j2r9 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | The writer begins a list of towns whose elders received gifts from David. | ||
| 1425 | 1SA | 30 | 27 | rha5 | translate-names | 0 | Bethel … Jattir | These are names of towns. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1426 | 1SA | 30 | 28 | qm9t | 0 | Connecting Statement: | The writer continues the list that began in [1 Samuel 30:27](../30/27.md) of towns whose elders received gifts from David. | ||
| 1427 | 1SA | 30 | 28 | r7zx | translate-names | 0 | Aroer … Siphmoth … Eshtemoa | These are names of towns. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1428 | 1SA | 30 | 29 | xiz3 | 0 | Connecting Statement: | The writer continues the list that began in [1 Samuel 30:27](../30/27.md) of towns whose elders received gifts from David. | ||
| 1429 | 1SA | 30 | 29 | v2kd | translate-names | 0 | Rakal | This is the name of a town. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1430 | 1SA | 30 | 29 | a93e | translate-names | 0 | Jerahmeelites … Kenites | These are the names of people groups. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1431 | 1SA | 30 | 30 | re7a | 0 | Connecting Statement: | The writer continues the list that began in [1 Samuel 30:27](../30/27.md) of towns whose elders received gifts from David. | ||
| 1432 | 1SA | 30 | 30 | n9nu | translate-names | 0 | Hormah … Bor Ashan … Athak | These are names of towns. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1433 | 1SA | 30 | 31 | k11c | 0 | Connecting Statement: | The writer finishes the list that began in [1 Samuel 30:27](../30/27.md) of towns whose elders received gifts from David. | ||
| 1434 | 1SA | 31 | intro | abcv | 0 | # 1 Samuel 31 General Notes<br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This is the end of the section on Saul, but the book continues in 2 Samuel 1.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Saul’s punishment<br>Saul receives his punishment from God: death for his disobedience and resisting the will of God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/willofgod]]) | |||
| 1435 | 1SA | 31 | 1 | k1fi | 0 | Now the Philistines fought against Israel | This battle was the result of the conflict between David and the Philistines in [1 Samuel 29:11](../29/11.md). The writer has finished telling the story of David that began in [1 Samuel 30:1](../30/01.md), and now he tells about the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. | ||
| 1436 | 1SA | 31 | 1 | mg5w | figs-metonymy | 0 | against Israel | “Israel” refers to the people who live there. Alternate translation: “against the people of Israel” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1437 | 1SA | 31 | 1 | u5ii | translate-names | 0 | Mount Gilboa | This is the name of a mountain (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1438 | 1SA | 31 | 2 | kg9r | 0 | closely pursued Saul and his sons | “chased Saul and three of his sons” | ||
| 1439 | 1SA | 31 | 2 | f33r | translate-names | 0 | Abinadab, and Malki-Shua | These are names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1440 | 1SA | 31 | 3 | g8f6 | figs-idiom | 0 | The battle went heavily against Saul | This is an idiom. “Saul’s army began to lose the battle” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]]) | |
| 1441 | 1SA | 31 | 4 | pe6q | 0 | armor bearer | The armor bearer carried the large shield of his commanding officer and other weapons. He protected the commanding officer during a battle. | ||
| 1442 | 1SA | 31 | 4 | nl61 | figs-nominaladj | 0 | these uncircumcised | The nominal adjective “uncircumcised” can be translated as an adjective. Not being circumcised is a metonym for being foreigners. Alternate translation: “these men who have not been circumcised” or “these non-Israelite men” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) | |
| 1443 | 1SA | 31 | 4 | w39y | figs-ellipsis | 0 | would not | The ellipsis can be filled in. Alternate translation: “would not do what Saul had told him to do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]]) | |
| 1444 | 1SA | 31 | 4 | u2fu | 0 | took his own sword and fell on it | “killed himself with his own sword” | ||
| 1445 | 1SA | 31 | 6 | a6ky | 0 | that same day | “on that one day” | ||
| 1446 | 1SA | 31 | 7 | b1z1 | 0 | lived in them | lived in the cities the men of Israel had left | ||
| 1447 | 1SA | 31 | 8 | v9ln | 0 | strip the dead | take the armor and weapons off the dead Israelites’ bodies | ||
| 1448 | 1SA | 31 | 8 | d9b8 | translate-names | 0 | Mount Gilboa | a mountain range overlooking the Valley of Jezreel in northern Israel, south of Nazareth (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1449 | 1SA | 31 | 9 | w7af | 0 | the land of the Philistines throughout | “all areas of the land of the Philistines” | ||
| 1450 | 1SA | 31 | 9 | xcw5 | 0 | to carry the news to their idols’ temples and to the people | “to speak the news inside the temples and to the people” | ||
| 1451 | 1SA | 31 | 9 | j17p | 0 | their idols’ temples | the buildings where they worshiped their idols | ||
| 1452 | 1SA | 31 | 10 | e3nj | 0 | Ashtoreths | ancient false goddesses and idols, also called “Asherah” or “Astarte” | ||
| 1453 | 1SA | 31 | 10 | z423 | 0 | fastened | attached, probably with a large spike or nail | ||
| 1454 | 1SA | 31 | 10 | qu6k | translate-names | 0 | Beth Shan | the name of a city (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1455 | 1SA | 31 | 11 | e9d6 | translate-names | 0 | Jabesh | This is the name of a town. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 11:1](../11/01.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) | |
| 1456 | 1SA | 31 | 11 | e2e5 | 0 | what the Philistines had done to Saul | “how the Philistines had dishonored Saul” | ||
| 1457 | 1SA | 31 | 12 | myv9 | 0 | all night | “throughout the whole night” | ||
| 1458 | 1SA | 31 | 13 | enk8 | translate-unknown | 0 | a tamarisk tree | This is a type of tree. See how you translated this in [1 Samuel 22:6](../22/06.md). Alternate translation: “a large shade tree” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]]) |