1 And David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Again, David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- gathered together H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- gathered together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
2 And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him, from Baale-judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, which is called by the Name, even the name of Jehovah of hosts that sitteth above the cherubim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- with him from Baale of Judah H1184 (בַּעֲלֵי יְהוּדָה) — Baale-Jehudah, a place in Palestine
- to bring up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from thence the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- by the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- that dwelleth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- the cherubims H3742 (כְּרוּב) — a cherub or imaginary figure
3 And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in the hill: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drove the new cart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they set H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- upon a new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
- cart H5699 (עֲגָלָה) — something revolving, i.e. a wheeled vehicle
- and brought H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- it out of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Abinadab H41 (אֲבִינָדָב) — Abinadab, the name of four Israelites
- in Gibeah H1390 (גִּבְעָה) — Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine
- and Uzzah H5798 (עֻזָּא) — Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
- and Ahio H283 (אַחְיוֹ) — Achio, the name of three Israelites
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- drave H5090 (נָהַג) — to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), i.e. lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed (i.e. impel or guide oneself); also (from the panting induced by…
- the new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
4 And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was in the hill, with the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they brought H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- it out of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Abinadab H41 (אֲבִינָדָב) — Abinadab, the name of four Israelites
- at Gibeah H1390 (גִּבְעָה) — Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine
- accompanying H5973 (עִם) — adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually un…
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and Ahio H283 (אַחְיוֹ) — Achio, the name of three Israelites
- went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
5 And David and all the house of Israel played before Jehovah with all manner of instruments made of fir-wood, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with castanets, and with cymbals.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and all the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- played H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- fir H1265 (בְּרוֹשׁ) — a cypress (?) tree; hence, a lance or a musical instrument (as made of that wood)
- wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- even on harps H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- and on psalteries H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- and on timbrels H8596 (תֹּף) — a tambourine
- and on cornets H4517 (מְנַעְנַע) — a sistrum (so called from its rattling sound)
- and on cymbals H6767 (צְלָצַל) — a clatter, i.e. (abstractly) whirring (of wings); (concretely) a cricket; also a harpoon (as rattling),a cymbal (as clanging)
6 And when they came to the threshing-floor of Nacon, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen stumbled.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Nachon’s H5225 (נָכוֹן) — Nakon, probably an Israelite
- threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- Uzzah H5798 (עֻזָּא) — Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
- put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and took hold H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- of it; for the oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- shook H8058 (שָׁמַט) — to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively, to let alone, desist, remit
7 And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- against Uzzah H5798 (עֻזָּא) — Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
- and God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- error H7944 (שַׁל) — a fault
- and there he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- by the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
8 And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was displeased H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had made H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- a breach H6556 (פֶּרֶץ) — a break (literally or figuratively)
- upon Uzzah H5798 (עֻזָּא) — Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
- and he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the name of the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- Perez–uzzah H6560 (פֶּרֶץ עֻזָּא) — Perets-Uzza, a place in Palestine
- to this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
9 And David was afraid of Jehovah that day; and he said, How shall the ark of Jehovah come unto me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- How shall the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
10 So David would not remove the ark of Jehovah unto him into the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
- not remove H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- unto him into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- but David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- carried it aside H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
- the Gittite H1663 (גִּתִּי) — a Gittite or inhabitant of Gath
11 And the ark of Jehovah remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months: and Jehovah blessed Obed-edom, and all his house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- continued H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
- the Gittite H1663 (גִּתִּי) — a Gittite or inhabitant of Gath
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- months H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
- and all his household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
12 And it was told king David, saying, Jehovah hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. And David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with joy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it was told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
- unto him, because of the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and brought up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- from the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- with gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
13 And it was so, that, when they that bare the ark of Jehovah had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- that when they that bare H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had gone H6805 (צָעַד) — to pace, i.e. step regularly; (upward) to mount; (along) to march; (down and causatively) to hurl
- six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- paces H6806 (צַעַד) — a pace or regular step
- he sacrificed H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- oxen H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- and fatlings H4806 (מְרִיא) — stall-fed; often (as noun) a beeve
14 And David danced before Jehovah with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- danced H3769 (כָּרַר) — to dance (i.e. whirl)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- might H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- girded H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- with a linen H906 (בַּד) — flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment
- ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of Jehovah with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and all the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- brought up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- with shouting H8643 (תְּרוּעָה) — clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
- and with the sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
16 And it was so, as the ark of Jehovah came into the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at the window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before Jehovah; and she despised him in her heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Michal H4324 (מִיכָל) — Mikal, Saul's daughter
- Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- looked H8259 (שָׁקַף) — properly, to lean out (of a window), i.e. (by implication) peep or gaze (passively, be a spectacle)
- through a window H2474 (חַלּוֹן) — a window (as perforated)
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- leaping H6339 (פָּזַז) — to solidify (as if by refining); also to spring (as if separating the limbs)
- and dancing H3769 (כָּרַר) — to dance (i.e. whirl)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and she despised H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
- him in her heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
17 And they brought in the ark of Jehovah, and set it in its place, in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and set H3322 (יָצַג) — to place permanently
- it in his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the tabernacle H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- had pitched H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- for it: and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
18 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Jehovah of hosts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as soon as David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- had made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- of offering H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
- he blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- in the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
19 And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, both to men and women, to every one a cake of bread, and a portion of flesh, and a cake of raisins. So all the people departed every one to his house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he dealt H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- among all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- among the whole multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- as well to the women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- as men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- cake H2471 (חַלָּה) — a cake (as usually punctured)
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and a good piece H829 (אֶשְׁפָּר) — a measured portion
- and a flagon H809 (אֲשִׁישָׁה) — something closely pressed together, i.e. a cake of raisins or other comfits
- So all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to-day, who uncovered himself to-day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- his household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- And Michal H4324 (מִיכָל) — Mikal, Saul's daughter
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- How glorious H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- was the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- who uncovered H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- himself to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- in the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of the handmaids H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- of his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- as one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the vain fellows H7386 (רֵיק) — empty; figuratively, worthless
- shamelessly H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- uncovereth H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
21 And David said unto Michal, It was before Jehovah, who chose me above thy father, and above all his house, to appoint me prince over the people of Jehovah, over Israel: therefore will I play before Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Michal H4324 (מִיכָל) — Mikal, Saul's daughter
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which chose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- me before thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and before all his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to appoint H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- me ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- over the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- therefore will I play H7832 (שָׂחַק) — to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play
22 And I will be yet more vile than this, and will be base in mine own sight: but of the handmaids of whom thou hast spoken, of them shall I be had in honor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will yet be more vile H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- than thus H2063 (זֹאת) — this (often used adverb)
- and will be base H8217 (שָׁפָל) — depressed, literally or figuratively
- in mine own sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and of the maidservants H519 (אָמָה) — a maid-servant or female slave
- which thou hast spoken H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- of, of them shall I be had in honour H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
23 And Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore Michal H4324 (מִיכָל) — Mikal, Saul's daughter
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- had no child H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- had no child H2056 (וָלָד) — a boy
- unto the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of her death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin