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The First Book of Samuel, Chapter 15שמואל א 15

Each verse opens with the running Hebrew, an English translation, and a discourse note (its connective, relation, and role in the argument). Below follows the word-by-word breakdown in six tiers: gloss, case/state or parsing, syntax, semantic force, and a lexical note.

Case Nominative Genitive Dative Accusative Vocative Verb (no case) Indeclinable

Discourse notes head each verse: relation · connective · clause-flow. Indentation marks prominence — flush-left = main line of argument; indented = supporting / subordinate material.

Theme

1 Samuel 15 (35 verses in the MT) opens: Samuel also said to Saul, YHWH sent me to anoint you king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken you to the voice of the words of YHWH. The middle of the chapter continues: And YHWH sent you on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed. It closes: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and YHWH repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

Translation & textual notes

The Hebrew base text here follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition as represented by the Westminster Leningrad Codex / MorphHB diplomatic stream imported from OSHB; distinctively copyrighted apparatus from BHS or BHQ is not reproduced. 1 Samuel 15 comprises 35 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — Samuel also said to Saul, YHWH sent me to anoint you king over his peopl. Samuel also said to Saul, YHWH sent me to anoint you king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken you to the voice of the words of YHWH. Thus says YHWH of hosts, I remember which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not;. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed. And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, and all good, and would not utterly destroy them: but every thing vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly. Then came the. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the peopl. And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice to YHWH your God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed. Then Samuel said to Saul, Stay, and I will tell you what YHWH has said to me this night. And he said to him, Say on. And Samuel said, When you little in your own sight,. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — And Samuel said, Has YHWH delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as. And Samuel said, Has YHWH delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of YHWH? Behold, to obey better than sacrifice, to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of YHWH, he has also rejected you from king. And Saul said to Samuel, I. Movement V (vv. 29-35) — And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he not a ma. And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he not a man, that he should repent. Then he said, I have sinned: honour me now, I pray you, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship YHWH your God. So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped YHWH. Then said Samuel, Bring you hither. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵל֙ אֶל שָׁא֔וּל אֹתִ֨י שָׁלַ֤ח יְהוָה֙ לִמְשָׁחֳךָ֣ לְמֶ֔לֶךְ עַל עַמּ֖וֹ עַל יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וְעַתָּ֣ה שְׁמַ֔ע לְק֖וֹל דִּבְרֵ֥י יְהוָֽה

Samuel also said to Saul, YHWH sent me to anoint you king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken you to the voice of the words of YHWH.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Opens the chapter. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 18 words
וַיֹּ֤אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שְׁמוּאֵל֙ShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שָׁא֔וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֹתִ֨יmeobj marker + sfx 1cs · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'me'.
שָׁלַ֤חlet goQal perf 3ms · שָׁלַח (H7971)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁלַח (H7971) 'let go'.
יְהוָה֙YHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
לִמְשָׁחֳךָ֣and you shall anointprep + Qal inf constr + sfx 2ms · מָשַׁח (H4886)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementמָשַׁח (H4886) 'and you shall anoint'.
לְמֶ֔לֶךְto the king ofprep + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'to the king of'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
עַמּ֖וֹhis peopleN c · עַם (H5971)Construct chain (genitival)עַם (H5971) 'his people'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
וְעַתָּ֣הand nowconj וְ + art · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'and now'.
שְׁמַ֔עlistenQal impv 2ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשָׁמַע (H8085) 'listen'.
לְק֖וֹלto the voice ofprep + N com m sg constr · קוֹל (H6963)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
דִּבְרֵ֥יthe words ofN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'the words of'.
יְהוָֽהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
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כֹּ֤ה אָמַר֙ יְהוָ֣ה צְבָא֔וֹת פָּקַ֕דְתִּי אֵ֛ת אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂ֥ה עֲמָלֵ֖ק לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל אֲשֶׁר שָׂ֥ם לוֹ֙ בַּדֶּ֔רֶךְ בַּעֲלֹת֖וֹ מִמִּצְרָֽיִם

Thus says YHWH of hosts, I remember which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 16 words
כֹּ֤הthusart · כֹּה (H3541)Particle or relational elementכֹּה (H3541) 'thus'.
אָמַר֙he saidQal perf 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actאָמַר (H559) 'he said'.
יְהוָ֣הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
צְבָא֔וֹתof troopsN c · צָבָא (H6635)Construct chain (genitival)צָבָא (H6635) 'of troops'.
פָּקַ֕דְתִּיI have visitedQal perf 1cs · פָּקַד (H6485)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actפָּקַד (H6485) 'I have visited'.
אֵ֛ת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
אֲשֶׁרthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
עָשָׂ֥הhe didQal perf 3ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָשָׂה (H6213) 'he did'.
עֲמָלֵ֖קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑לto Israelprep + N proper · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'to Israel'.
אֲשֶׁרthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
שָׂ֥םsetQal perf 3ms · שִׂים (H7760)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשִׂים (H7760) 'set'.
לוֹ֙to himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
בַּדֶּ֔רֶךְon the wayprep + art + N com c sg abs · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'on the way'.
בַּעֲלֹת֖וֹand he went upprep + Qal inf constr + sfx 3ms · עָלָה (H5927)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementעָלָה (H5927) 'and he went up'.
מִמִּצְרָֽיִםfrom Egyptprep + N proper · מִצְרַיִם (H4714)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִצְרַיִם (H4714) 'from Egypt'.
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עַתָּה֩ לֵ֨ךְ וְהִכִּֽיתָ֜ה אֶת עֲמָלֵ֗ק וְהַֽחֲרַמְתֶּם֙ אֶת כָּל אֲשֶׁר ל֔וֹ וְלֹ֥א תַחְמֹ֖ל עָלָ֑יו וְהֵמַתָּ֞ה מֵאִ֣ישׁ עַד אִשָּׁ֗ה מֵֽעֹלֵל֙ וְעַד יוֹנֵ֔ק מִשּׁ֣וֹר וְעַד שֶׂ֔ה מִגָּמָ֖ל וְעַד חֲמֽוֹר

Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'go'.
Word-by-word analysis· 26 words
עַתָּה֩nowart · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'now'.
לֵ֨ךְgoQal impv 2ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַךְ (H3212) 'go'.
וְהִכִּֽיתָ֜הand they struckconj וְ + Hiphil q 2ms · הִכָּה (H5221)Particle or relational elementהִכָּה (H5221) 'and they struck'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
עֲמָלֵ֗קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
וְהַֽחֲרַמְתֶּם֙he devoted to destructionconj וְ + Hiphil q 2mp · חָרַם (H2763)Particle or relational elementחָרַם (H2763) 'he devoted to destruction'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
אֲשֶׁרthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
ל֔וֹto himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
וְלֹ֥אand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
תַחְמֹ֖לyou shall spareQal impf 2ms · חָמַל (H2550)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalחָמַל (H2550) 'you shall spare'.
עָלָ֑יוon itprep + sfx 3ms · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on it'.
וְהֵמַתָּ֞הif you killconj וְ + Hiphil q 2ms · מוּת (H4191)Particle or relational elementמוּת (H4191) 'if you kill'.
מֵאִ֣ישׁfrom manprep + N com m sg abs · אִישׁ (H376)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִישׁ (H376) 'from man'.
עַדuntilprep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'until'.
אִשָּׁ֗הa womanN c · אִשָּׁה (H802)Construct chain (genitival)אִשָּׁה (H802) 'a woman'.
מֵֽעֹלֵל֙fromprep + N com m sg abs · עוֹלֵל (H5768)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עוֹלֵל (H5768) 'from'.
וְעַדand toconj וְ + prep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'and to'.
יוֹנֵ֔קnursing infantQal ptc ms · יָנַק (H3243)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorיָנַק (H3243) 'nursing infant'.
מִשּׁ֣וֹרwhether oxprep + N com m sg abs · שׁוֹר (H7794)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שׁוֹר (H7794) 'whether ox'.
וְעַדand toconj וְ + prep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'and to'.
שֶׂ֔הa sheepN c · שֶׂה (H7716)Construct chain (genitival)שֶׂה (H7716) 'a sheep'.
מִגָּמָ֖לthe camelsprep + N com m sg abs · גָּמָל (H1581)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גָּמָל (H1581) 'the camels'.
וְעַדand toconj וְ + prep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'and to'.
חֲמֽוֹרa donkeyN c · חֲמוֹר (H2543)Construct chain (genitival)חֲמוֹר (H2543) 'a donkey'.
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וַיְשַׁמַּ֤ע שָׁאוּל֙ אֶת הָעָ֔ם וַֽיִּפְקְדֵם֙ בַּטְּלָאִ֔ים מָאתַ֥יִם אֶ֖לֶף רַגְלִ֑י וַעֲשֶׂ֥רֶת אֲלָפִ֖ים אֶת אִ֥ישׁ יְהוּדָֽה

And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he heard'.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
וַיְשַׁמַּ֤עand he heardconj וְ + Piel wayyiqtol 3ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceשָׁמַע (H8085) 'and he heard'.
שָׁאוּל֙ShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
הָעָ֔םthe peopleart + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'the people'.
וַֽיִּפְקְדֵם֙and he numbered themconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms + sfx 3mp · פָּקַד (H6485)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceפָּקַד (H6485) 'and he numbered them'.
בַּטְּלָאִ֔יםinprep + art + N proper · טְלָאִים (H2923)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טְלָאִים (H2923) 'in'.
מָאתַ֥יִםtwo hundredAdj · מֵאָה (H3967)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֵאָה (H3967) 'two hundred'.
אֶ֖לֶףthousandAdj · אֶלֶף (H505)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶלֶף (H505) 'thousand'.
רַגְלִ֑יon footAdj · רַגְלִי (H7273)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַגְלִי (H7273) 'on foot'.
וַעֲשֶׂ֥רֶתand tenconj וְ + Adj c · עֲשָׂרָה (H6235)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲשָׂרָה (H6235) 'and ten'.
אֲלָפִ֖יםthousandAdj · אֶלֶף (H505)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶלֶף (H505) 'thousand'.
אֶתwithprep · אֵת (H854)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H854) 'with'.
אִ֥ישׁa manN c · אִישׁ (H376)Construct chain (genitival)אִישׁ (H376) 'a man'.
יְהוּדָֽהJudahN · יְהוּדָה (H3063)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוּדָה (H3063) 'Judah'.
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וַיָּבֹ֥א שָׁא֖וּל עַד עִ֣יר עֲמָלֵ֑ק וַיָּ֖רֶב בַּנָּֽחַל

And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he came'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
וַיָּבֹ֥אand he cameconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceבּוֹא (H935) 'and he came'.
שָׁא֖וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
עַדuntilprep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'until'.
עִ֣ירthe city ofN c · עִיר (H5892)Construct chain (genitival)עִיר (H5892) 'the city of'.
עֲמָלֵ֑קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
וַיָּ֖רֶבand ... quarreledconj וְ + Hiphil wayyiqtol 3ms · רִיב (H7378)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceרִיב (H7378) 'and ... quarreled'.
בַּנָּֽחַלin the valleyprep + art + N com m sg abs · נַחַל (H5158)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נַחַל (H5158) 'in the valley'.
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וַיֹּ֣אמֶר שָׁא֣וּל אֶֽל הַקֵּינִ֡י לְכוּ֩ סֻּ֨רוּ רְד֜וּ מִתּ֣וֹךְ עֲמָלֵקִ֗י פֶּן אֹֽסִפְךָ֙ עִמּ֔וֹ וְאַתָּ֞ה עָשִׂ֤יתָה חֶ֨סֶד֙ עִם כָּל בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל בַּעֲלוֹתָ֖ם מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם וַיָּ֥סַר קֵינִ֖י מִתּ֥וֹךְ עֲמָלֵֽק

And Saul said to the Kenites, Go, depart, get you down from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them: for you shewed kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came up out of Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 25 words
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שָׁא֣וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֶֽלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
הַקֵּינִ֡יthe Keniteart + N gentilic m sg abs · קֵינִי (H7017)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קֵינִי (H7017) 'the Kenite'.
לְכוּ֩goQal impv 2mp · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַךְ (H3212) 'go'.
סֻּ֨רוּthey have turned asideQal impv 2mp · סוּר (H5493)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeסוּר (H5493) 'they have turned aside'.
רְד֜וּgo downQal impv 2mp · יָרַד (H3381)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeיָרַד (H3381) 'go down'.
מִתּ֣וֹךְfrom the midst ofprep + N com m sg constr · תָּוֶךְ (H8432)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תָּוֶךְ (H8432) 'from the midst of'.
עֲמָלֵקִ֗יthe AmalekiteN · עֲמָלֵקִי (H6003)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵקִי (H6003) 'the Amalekite'.
פֶּןlestconj וְ · פֶּן (H6435)Particle or relational elementפֶּן (H6435) 'lest'.
אֹֽסִפְךָ֙and he gatheredQal impf 1cs + sfx 2ms · אָסַף (H622)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalאָסַף (H622) 'and he gathered'.
עִמּ֔וֹwith himprep + sfx 3ms · עִם (H5973)Particle or relational elementעִם (H5973) 'with him'.
וְאַתָּ֞הand youconj וְ + pron 2ms · אַתָּה (H859)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַתָּה (H859) 'and you'.
עָשִׂ֤יתָהto doQal perf 2ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָשָׂה (H6213) 'to do'.
חֶ֨סֶד֙kindnessN c · חֶסֶד (H2617)Construct chain (genitival)חֶסֶד (H2617) 'kindness'.
עִםwithprep · עִם (H5973)Particle or relational elementעִם (H5973) 'with'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
בְּנֵ֣יthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
בַּעֲלוֹתָ֖םand he went upprep + Qal inf constr + sfx 3mp · עָלָה (H5927)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementעָלָה (H5927) 'and he went up'.
מִמִּצְרָ֑יִםfrom Egyptprep + N proper · מִצְרַיִם (H4714)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִצְרַיִם (H4714) 'from Egypt'.
וַיָּ֥סַרthat he may removeconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · סוּר (H5493)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceסוּר (H5493) 'that he may remove'.
קֵינִ֖יthe KeniteN · קֵינִי (H7017)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קֵינִי (H7017) 'the Kenite'.
מִתּ֥וֹךְfrom the midst ofprep + N com m sg constr · תָּוֶךְ (H8432)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תָּוֶךְ (H8432) 'from the midst of'.
עֲמָלֵֽקAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
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וַיַּ֥ךְ שָׁא֖וּל אֶת עֲמָלֵ֑ק מֵֽחֲוִילָה֙ בּוֹאֲךָ֣ שׁ֔וּר אֲשֶׁ֖ר עַל פְּנֵ֥י מִצְרָֽיִם

And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah you comest to Shur, that over against Egypt.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he struck'.
Word-by-word analysis· 11 words
וַיַּ֥ךְand he struckconj וְ + Hiphil wayyiqtol 3ms · הִכָּה (H5221)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהִכָּה (H5221) 'and he struck'.
שָׁא֖וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
עֲמָלֵ֑קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
מֵֽחֲוִילָה֙from Havilahprep + N proper · חֲוִילָה (H2341)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲוִילָה (H2341) 'from Havilah'.
בּוֹאֲךָ֣and they cameQal inf constr + sfx 2ms · בּוֹא (H935)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementבּוֹא (H935) 'and they came'.
שׁ֔וּרShurN · שׁוּר (H7793)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שׁוּר (H7793) 'Shur'.
אֲשֶׁ֖רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
פְּנֵ֥יthe face ofN c · פָּנִים (H6440)Construct chain (genitival)פָּנִים (H6440) 'the face of'.
מִצְרָֽיִםEgyptN · מִצְרַיִם (H4714)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִצְרַיִם (H4714) 'Egypt'.
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וַיִּתְפֹּ֛שׂ אֶת אֲגַ֥ג מֶֽלֶךְ עֲמָלֵ֖ק חָ֑י וְאֶת כָּל הָעָ֖ם הֶחֱרִ֥ים לְפִי חָֽרֶב

And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'to capture it'.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
וַיִּתְפֹּ֛שׂto capture itconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · תָּפַשׂ (H8610)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceתָּפַשׂ (H8610) 'to capture it'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
אֲגַ֥גthan AgagN · אֲגַג (H90)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲגַג (H90) 'than Agag'.
מֶֽלֶךְking ofN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
עֲמָלֵ֖קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
חָ֑יaliveAdj · חַי (H2416)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
הָעָ֖םthe peopleart + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'the people'.
הֶחֱרִ֥יםhe devoted to destructionHiphil perf 3ms · חָרַם (H2763)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָרַם (H2763) 'he devoted to destruction'.
לְפִיwith the edge ofprep + N com m sg constr · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'with the edge of'.
חָֽרֶבthe swordN c · חֶרֶב (H2719)Construct chain (genitival)חֶרֶב (H2719) 'the sword'.
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וַיַּחְמֹל֩ שָׁא֨וּל וְהָעָ֜ם עַל אֲגָ֗ג וְעַל מֵיטַ֣ב הַצֹּאן֩ וְהַבָּקָ֨ר וְהַמִּשְׁנִ֤ים וְעַל הַכָּרִים֙ וְעַל כָּל הַטּ֔וֹב וְלֹ֥א אָב֖וּ הַחֲרִימָ֑ם וְכָל הַמְּלָאכָ֛ה נְמִבְזָ֥ה וְנָמֵ֖ס אֹתָ֥הּ הֶחֱרִֽימוּ

But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, and all good, and would not utterly destroy them: but every thing vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'you shall spare'.
Word-by-word analysis· 24 words
וַיַּחְמֹל֩you shall spareconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · חָמַל (H2550)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceחָמַל (H2550) 'you shall spare'.
שָׁא֨וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
וְהָעָ֜םand the peopleconj וְ + art + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'and the people'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
אֲגָ֗גthan AgagN · אֲגַג (H90)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲגַג (H90) 'than Agag'.
וְעַלand onconj וְ + prep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'and on'.
מֵיטַ֣בthe best ofN c · מֵיטָב (H4315)Construct chain (genitival)מֵיטָב (H4315) 'the best of'.
הַצֹּאן֩the flockart + N com c sg abs · צֹאן (H6629)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צֹאן (H6629) 'the flock'.
וְהַבָּקָ֨רand the cattleconj וְ + art + N com c sg abs · בָּקָר (H1241)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּקָר (H1241) 'and the cattle'.
וְהַמִּשְׁנִ֤יםdoubleconj וְ + art + N com m pl abs · מִשְׁנֶה (H4932)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִשְׁנֶה (H4932) 'double'.
וְעַלand onconj וְ + prep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'and on'.
הַכָּרִים֙lambsart + N com m pl abs · כַּר (H3733)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כַּר (H3733) 'lambs'.
וְעַלand onconj וְ + prep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'and on'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
הַטּ֔וֹבthe goodart + Adj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'the good'.
וְלֹ֥אand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
אָב֖וּhe was willingQal perf 3cp · אָבָה (H14)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actאָבָה (H14) 'he was willing'.
הַחֲרִימָ֑םhe might devote them to destructionHiphil inf constr + sfx 3mp · חָרַם (H2763)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementחָרַם (H2763) 'he might devote them to destruction'.
וְכָלand allconj וְ + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'and all'.
הַמְּלָאכָ֛הthe workart + N com f sg abs · מְלָאכָה (H4399)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מְלָאכָה (H4399) 'the work'.
נְמִבְזָ֥הvileN c · נְמִבְזֶה (H5240)Construct chain (genitival)נְמִבְזֶה (H5240) 'vile'.
וְנָמֵ֖סand it meltedconj וְ + Niphal ptc ms · מָסַס (H4549)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorמָסַס (H4549) 'and it melted'.
אֹתָ֥הּitobj marker + sfx 3fs · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'it'.
הֶחֱרִֽימוּhe devoted to destructionHiphil perf 3cp · חָרַם (H2763)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָרַם (H2763) 'he devoted to destruction'.
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וַֽיְהִי֙ דְּבַר יְהוָ֔ה אֶל שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל לֵאמֹֽר

Then came the word of YHWH to Samuel, saying,

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Wayyehî scene-setting or temporal hinge. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
וַֽיְהִי֙and it happenedconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · הָיָה (H1961)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהָיָה (H1961) 'and it happened'.
דְּבַרthe matter ofN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'the matter of'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֖לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
לֵאמֹֽרsayingprep + Qal inf constr · אָמַר (H559)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementאָמַר (H559) 'saying'.
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נִחַ֗מְתִּי כִּֽי הִמְלַ֤כְתִּי אֶת שָׁאוּל֙ לְמֶ֔לֶךְ כִּֽי שָׁב֙ מֵאַֽחֲרַ֔י וְאֶת דְּבָרַ֖י לֹ֣א הֵקִ֑ים וַיִּ֨חַר֙ לִשְׁמוּאֵ֔ל וַיִּזְעַ֥ק אֶל יְהוָ֖ה כָּל הַלָּֽיְלָה

It repenteth me that I have set up Saul king: for he is turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried to YHWH all night.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'and reigned'.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 words
נִחַ֗מְתִּיI have regrettedN · נָחַם (H5162)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָחַם (H5162) 'I have regretted'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
הִמְלַ֤כְתִּיand reignedHiphil perf 1cs · מָלַךְ (H4427)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actמָלַךְ (H4427) 'and reigned'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
שָׁאוּל֙ShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
לְמֶ֔לֶךְto the king ofprep + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'to the king of'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
שָׁב֙return!Qal perf 3ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשׁוּב (H7725) 'return!'.
מֵאַֽחֲרַ֔יfrom followingprep + prep + sfx 1cs · אַחַר (H310)Particle or relational elementאַחַר (H310) 'from following'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
דְּבָרַ֖יthe words ofN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'the words of'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
הֵקִ֑יםset upHiphil perf 3ms · קוּם (H6965)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actקוּם (H6965) 'set up'.
וַיִּ֨חַר֙and it burnedconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · חָרָה (H2734)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceחָרָה (H2734) 'and it burned'.
לִשְׁמוּאֵ֔לShemuelprep + N proper · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
וַיִּזְעַ֥קsummonedconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · זָעַק (H2199)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceזָעַק (H2199) 'summoned'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
יְהוָ֖הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
כָּלallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
הַלָּֽיְלָהthe nightart + N com m sg abs · לַיְלָה (H3915)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לַיְלָה (H3915) 'the night'.
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וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֧ם שְׁמוּאֵ֛ל לִקְרַ֥את שָׁא֖וּל בַּבֹּ֑קֶר וַיֻּגַּ֨ד לִשְׁמוּאֵ֜ל לֵאמֹ֗ר בָּֽא שָׁא֤וּל הַכַּרְמֶ֨לָה֙ וְהִנֵּ֨ה מַצִּ֥יב לוֹ֙ יָ֔ד וַיִּסֹּב֙ וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֔ר וַיֵּ֖רֶד הַגִּלְגָּֽל

And when Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning, it was told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and, behold, he set him up a place, and is gone about, and passed on, and gone down to Gilgal.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he rose early'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 19 words
וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֧םand he rose earlyconj וְ + Hiphil wayyiqtol 3ms · שָׁכַם (H7925)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceשָׁכַם (H7925) 'and he rose early'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֛לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
לִקְרַ֥אתhappens to beprep + Qal inf constr · קָרָא (H7122)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementקָרָא (H7122) 'happens to be'.
שָׁא֖וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
בַּבֹּ֑קֶרin the morningprep + art + N com m sg abs · בֹּקֶר (H1242)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בֹּקֶר (H1242) 'in the morning'.
וַיֻּגַּ֨דand it was toldconj וְ + Hophal wayyiqtol 3ms · נָגַד (H5046)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceנָגַד (H5046) 'and it was told'.
לִשְׁמוּאֵ֜לShemuelprep + N proper · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
לֵאמֹ֗רsayingprep + Qal inf constr · אָמַר (H559)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementאָמַר (H559) 'saying'.
בָּֽאcameQal perf 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actבּוֹא (H935) 'came'.
שָׁא֤וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
הַכַּרְמֶ֨לָה֙in Carmelart + N proper + Sd · כַּרְמֶל (H3760)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כַּרְמֶל (H3760) 'in Carmel'.
וְהִנֵּ֨הand beholdconj וְ + adv. · הִנֵּה (H2009)Particle or relational elementהִנֵּה (H2009) 'and behold'.
מַצִּ֥יבstandingHiphil ptc ms · נָצַב (H5324)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorנָצַב (H5324) 'standing'.
לוֹ֙to himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
יָ֔דthe hand ofN c · יָד (H3027)Construct chain (genitival)יָד (H3027) 'the hand of'.
וַיִּסֹּב֙and he led aroundconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · סָבַב (H5437)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceסָבַב (H5437) 'and he led around'.
וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֔רand he passed onconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · עָבַר (H5674)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceעָבַר (H5674) 'and he passed on'.
וַיֵּ֖רֶדand went downconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · יָרַד (H3381)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceיָרַד (H3381) 'and went down'.
הַגִּלְגָּֽלGilgalart + N proper · גִּלְגָּל (H1537)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גִּלְגָּל (H1537) 'Gilgal'.
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וַיָּבֹ֥א שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל אֶל שָׁא֑וּל וַיֹּ֧אמֶר ל֣וֹ שָׁא֗וּל בָּר֤וּךְ אַתָּה֙ לַֽיהוָ֔ה הֲקִימֹ֖תִי אֶת דְּבַ֥ר יְהוָֽה

And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said to him, Blessed you of YHWH: I have performed the commandment of YHWH.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he came'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
וַיָּבֹ֥אand he cameconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceבּוֹא (H935) 'and he came'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֖לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שָׁא֑וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
וַיֹּ֧אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
ל֣וֹto himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
שָׁא֗וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
בָּר֤וּךְblessedQal ptc ms · בֵּרַךְ (H1288)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבֵּרַךְ (H1288) 'blessed'.
אַתָּה֙youpron 2ms · אַתָּה (H859)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַתָּה (H859) 'you'.
לַֽיהוָ֔הto YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'to YHWH'.
הֲקִימֹ֖תִיand he aroseHiphil perf 1cs · קוּם (H6965)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actקוּם (H6965) 'and he arose'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
דְּבַ֥רthe matter ofN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'the matter of'.
יְהוָֽהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
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וַיֹּ֣אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל וּמֶ֛ה קֽוֹל הַצֹּ֥אן הַזֶּ֖ה בְּאָזְנָ֑י וְק֣וֹל הַבָּקָ֔ר אֲשֶׁ֥ר אָנֹכִ֖י שֹׁמֵֽעַ

And Samuel said, What then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֔לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
וּמֶ֛הand whatconj וְ + interrog. · מָה (H4100)Particle or relational elementמָה (H4100) 'and what'.
קֽוֹלthe sound ofN c · קוֹל (H6963)Construct chain (genitival)קוֹל (H6963) 'the sound of'.
הַצֹּ֥אןthe flockart + N com c sg abs · צֹאן (H6629)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צֹאן (H6629) 'the flock'.
הַזֶּ֖הthisart + dem. pron xms · זֶה (H2088)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זֶה (H2088) 'this'.
בְּאָזְנָ֑יin the ears ofprep + N com f du constr + sfx 1cs · אֹזֶן (H241)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֹזֶן (H241) 'in the ears of'.
וְק֣וֹלto the voice ofconj וְ + N com m sg constr · קוֹל (H6963)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
הַבָּקָ֔רthe herdart + N com c sg abs · בָּקָר (H1241)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּקָר (H1241) 'the herd'.
אֲשֶׁ֥רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
אָנֹכִ֖יIpron 1cs · אָנֹכִי (H595)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אָנֹכִי (H595) 'I'.
שֹׁמֵֽעַlistenQal ptc ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁמַע (H8085) 'listen'.
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וַיֹּ֨אמֶר שָׁא֜וּל מֵעֲמָלֵקִ֣י הֱבִיא֗וּם אֲשֶׁ֨ר חָמַ֤ל הָעָם֙ עַל מֵיטַ֤ב הַצֹּאן֙ וְהַבָּקָ֔ר לְמַ֥עַן זְבֹ֖חַ לַיהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ וְאֶת הַיּוֹתֵ֖ר הֶחֱרַֽמְנוּ

And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice to YHWH your God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 18 words
וַיֹּ֨אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שָׁא֜וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
מֵעֲמָלֵקִ֣יthe Amalekiteprep + N gentilic m sg abs · עֲמָלֵקִי (H6003)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵקִי (H6003) 'the Amalekite'.
הֱבִיא֗וּםand they cameHiphil perf 3cp + sfx 3mp · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actבּוֹא (H935) 'and they came'.
אֲשֶׁ֨רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
חָמַ֤לyou shall spareQal perf 3ms · חָמַל (H2550)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָמַל (H2550) 'you shall spare'.
הָעָם֙the peopleart + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'the people'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
מֵיטַ֤בthe best ofN c · מֵיטָב (H4315)Construct chain (genitival)מֵיטָב (H4315) 'the best of'.
הַצֹּאן֙the flockart + N com c sg abs · צֹאן (H6629)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צֹאן (H6629) 'the flock'.
וְהַבָּקָ֔רand the cattleconj וְ + art + N com c sg abs · בָּקָר (H1241)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּקָר (H1241) 'and the cattle'.
לְמַ֥עַןso thatprep · לְמַעַן (H4616)Particle or relational elementלְמַעַן (H4616) 'so that'.
זְבֹ֖חַsacrificeQal inf constr · זָבַח (H2076)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementזָבַח (H2076) 'sacrifice'.
לַיהוָ֣הto YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'to YHWH'.
אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָyour GodN c · אֱלֹהִים (H430)Construct chain (genitival)אֱלֹהִים (H430) 'your God'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
הַיּוֹתֵ֖רwho remainedart + N com m sg abs · יָתַר (H3498)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָתַר (H3498) 'who remained'.
הֶחֱרַֽמְנוּhe devoted to destructionHiphil perf 1cp · חָרַם (H2763)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָרַם (H2763) 'he devoted to destruction'.
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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵל֙ אֶל שָׁא֔וּל הֶ֚רֶף וְאַגִּ֣ידָה לְּךָ֔ אֵת֩ אֲשֶׁ֨ר דִּבֶּ֧ר יְהוָ֛ה אֵלַ֖י הַלָּ֑יְלָה ויאמרו וַיֹּ֥אמֶר ל֖וֹ דַּבֵּֽר

Then Samuel said to Saul, Stay, and I will tell you what YHWH has said to me this night. And he said to him, Say on.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 17 words
וַיֹּ֤אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שְׁמוּאֵל֙ShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שָׁא֔וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
הֶ֚רֶףLet aloneHiphil impv 2ms · רָפָה (H7503)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeרָפָה (H7503) 'Let alone'.
וְאַגִּ֣ידָהand I will tellconj וְ + Hiphil impf 1cs · נָגַד (H5046)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָגַד (H5046) 'and I will tell'.
לְּךָ֔to youprep + sfx 2msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to you'.
אֵת֩(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
אֲשֶׁ֨רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
דִּבֶּ֧רspeakPiel perf 3ms · דִּבֶּר (H1696)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actדִּבֶּר (H1696) 'speak'.
יְהוָ֛הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
אֵלַ֖יto meprep + sfx 1cs · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to me'.
הַלָּ֑יְלָהthe nightart + N com m sg abs · לַיְלָה (H3915)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לַיְלָה (H3915) 'the night'.
ויאמרוand they saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3mp · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and they said'.
וַיֹּ֥אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
ל֖וֹto himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
דַּבֵּֽרspeakPiel impv 2ms · דִּבֶּר (H1696)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeדִּבֶּר (H1696) 'speak'.
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וַיֹּ֣אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל הֲל֗וֹא אִם קָטֹ֤ן אַתָּה֙ בְּעֵינֶ֔יךָ רֹ֛אשׁ שִׁבְטֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל אָ֑תָּה וַיִּמְשָׁחֲךָ֧ יְהוָ֛ה לְמֶ֖לֶךְ עַל יִשְׂרָאֵֽל

And Samuel said, When you little in your own sight, you not the head of the tribes of Israel, and YHWH anointed you king over Israel?

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 16 words
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֔לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
הֲל֗וֹאis it notinterrog. + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'is it not'.
אִםifconj וְ · אִם (H518)Particle or relational elementאִם (H518) 'if'.
קָטֹ֤ןyoungAdj · קָטֹן (H6996)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קָטֹן (H6996) 'young'.
אַתָּה֙youpron 2ms · אַתָּה (H859)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַתָּה (H859) 'you'.
בְּעֵינֶ֔יךָin your eyesprep + N com c du constr + sfx 2ms · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'in your eyes'.
רֹ֛אשׁthe head ofN c · רֹאשׁ (H7218)Construct chain (genitival)רֹאשׁ (H7218) 'the head of'.
שִׁבְטֵ֥יthe tribes ofN c · שֵׁבֶט (H7626)Construct chain (genitival)שֵׁבֶט (H7626) 'the tribes of'.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
אָ֑תָּהyoupron 2ms · אַתָּה (H859)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַתָּה (H859) 'you'.
וַיִּמְשָׁחֲךָ֧and you shall anointconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms + sfx 2ms · מָשַׁח (H4886)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceמָשַׁח (H4886) 'and you shall anoint'.
יְהוָ֛הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
לְמֶ֖לֶךְto the king ofprep + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'to the king of'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽלIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
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וַיִּשְׁלָחֲךָ֥ יְהוָ֖ה בְּדָ֑רֶךְ וַיֹּ֗אמֶר לֵ֣ךְ וְהַחֲרַמְתָּ֞ה אֶת הַֽחַטָּאִים֙ אֶת עֲמָלֵ֔ק וְנִלְחַמְתָּ֣ ב֔וֹ עַ֥ד כַּלּוֹתָ֖ם אֹתָֽם

And YHWH sent you on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he sent'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 15 words
וַיִּשְׁלָחֲךָ֥and he sentconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms + sfx 2ms · שָׁלַח (H7971)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceשָׁלַח (H7971) 'and he sent'.
יְהוָ֖הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בְּדָ֑רֶךְon the wayprep + N com c sg abs · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'on the way'.
וַיֹּ֗אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
לֵ֣ךְgoQal impv 2ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַךְ (H3212) 'go'.
וְהַחֲרַמְתָּ֞הhe devoted to destructionconj וְ + Hiphil q 2ms · חָרַם (H2763)Particle or relational elementחָרַם (H2763) 'he devoted to destruction'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
הַֽחַטָּאִים֙the sinnersart + Adj · חַטָּא (H2400)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חַטָּא (H2400) 'the sinners'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
עֲמָלֵ֔קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
וְנִלְחַמְתָּ֣to fightconj וְ + Niphal q 2ms · לָחַם (H3898)Particle or relational elementלָחַם (H3898) 'to fight'.
ב֔וֹin itprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'in it'.
עַ֥דuntilprep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'until'.
כַּלּוֹתָ֖םand he finishedPiel inf constr + sfx 3mp · כָּלָה (H3615)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementכָּלָה (H3615) 'and he finished'.
אֹתָֽםthemobj marker + sfx 3mp · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'them'.
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וְלָ֥מָּה לֹא שָׁמַ֖עְתָּ בְּק֣וֹל יְהוָ֑ה וַתַּ֨עַט֙ אֶל הַשָּׁלָ֔ל וַתַּ֥עַשׂ הָרַ֖ע בְּעֵינֵ֥י יְהוָֽה

Wherefore then didst you not obey the voice of YHWH, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of YHWH?

Qatal — perfective or stative predication
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'you obeyed'.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
וְלָ֥מָּהand whyconj וְ + prep + interrog. · מָה (H4100)Particle or relational elementמָה (H4100) 'and why'.
לֹאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
שָׁמַ֖עְתָּyou obeyedQal perf 2ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁמַע (H8085) 'you obeyed'.
בְּק֣וֹלto the voice ofprep + N com m sg constr · קוֹל (H6963)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וַתַּ֨עַט֙andconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 2ms · עִיט (H5860)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceעִיט (H5860) 'and'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
הַשָּׁלָ֔לthe spoilart + N com m sg abs · שָׁלָל (H7998)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁלָל (H7998) 'the spoil'.
וַתַּ֥עַשׂand she madeconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 2ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceעָשָׂה (H6213) 'and she made'.
הָרַ֖עthe evilart + Adj · רַע (H7451)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַע (H7451) 'the evil'.
בְּעֵינֵ֥יin the eyes ofprep + N com c du constr · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'in the eyes of'.
יְהוָֽהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
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וַיֹּ֨אמֶר שָׁא֜וּל אֶל שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל אֲשֶׁ֤ר שָׁמַ֨עְתִּי֙ בְּק֣וֹל יְהוָ֔ה וָאֵלֵ֕ךְ בַּדֶּ֖רֶךְ אֲשֶׁר שְׁלָחַ֣נִי יְהוָ֑ה וָאָבִ֗יא אֶת אֲגַג֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ עֲמָלֵ֔ק וְאֶת עֲמָלֵ֖ק הֶחֱרַֽמְתִּי

And Saul said to Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of YHWH, and have gone the way which YHWH sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 21 words
וַיֹּ֨אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שָׁא֜וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֗לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
אֲשֶׁ֤רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
שָׁמַ֨עְתִּי֙I have heardQal perf 1cs · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁמַע (H8085) 'I have heard'.
בְּק֣וֹלto the voice ofprep + N com m sg constr · קוֹל (H6963)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וָאֵלֵ֕ךְand I am goneconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 1cs · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהָלַךְ (H3212) 'and I am gone'.
בַּדֶּ֖רֶךְon the wayprep + art + N com c sg abs · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'on the way'.
אֲשֶׁרthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
שְׁלָחַ֣נִיhas sent meQal perf 3ms + sfx 1cs · שָׁלַח (H7971)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁלַח (H7971) 'has sent me'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וָאָבִ֗יאand I broughtconj וְ + Hiphil wayyiqtol 1cs · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceבּוֹא (H935) 'and I brought'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
אֲגַג֙than AgagN · אֲגַג (H90)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲגַג (H90) 'than Agag'.
מֶ֣לֶךְking ofN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
עֲמָלֵ֔קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
עֲמָלֵ֖קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
הֶחֱרַֽמְתִּיhe devoted to destructionHiphil perf 1cs · חָרַם (H2763)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָרַם (H2763) 'he devoted to destruction'.
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וַיִּקַּ֨ח הָעָ֧ם מֵהַשָּׁלָ֛ל צֹ֥אן וּבָקָ֖ר רֵאשִׁ֣ית הַחֵ֑רֶם לִזְבֹּ֛חַ לַֽיהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ בַּגִּלְגָּֽל

But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice to YHWH your God in Gilgal.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he took'.
Word-by-word analysis· 11 words
וַיִּקַּ֨חand he tookconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · לָקַח (H3947)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceלָקַח (H3947) 'and he took'.
הָעָ֧םthe peopleart + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'the people'.
מֵהַשָּׁלָ֛לits spoilprep + art + N com m sg abs · שָׁלָל (H7998)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁלָל (H7998) 'its spoil'.
צֹ֥אןflocksN c · צֹאן (H6629)Construct chain (genitival)צֹאן (H6629) 'flocks'.
וּבָקָ֖רand cattleconj וְ + N com c sg abs · בָּקָר (H1241)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּקָר (H1241) 'and cattle'.
רֵאשִׁ֣יתthe first ofN c · רֵאשִׁית (H7225)Construct chain (genitival)רֵאשִׁית (H7225) 'the first of'.
הַחֵ֑רֶםthe devoted thingsart + N com m sg abs · חֵרֶם (H2764)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֵרֶם (H2764) 'the devoted things'.
לִזְבֹּ֛חַto sacrificeprep + Qal inf constr · זָבַח (H2076)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementזָבַח (H2076) 'to sacrifice'.
לַֽיהוָ֥הto YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'to YHWH'.
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָyour GodN c · אֱלֹהִים (H430)Construct chain (genitival)אֱלֹהִים (H430) 'your God'.
בַּגִּלְגָּֽלin Gilgalprep + art + N proper · גִּלְגָּל (H1537)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גִּלְגָּל (H1537) 'in Gilgal'.
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וַיֹּ֣אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל הַחֵ֤פֶץ לַֽיהוָה֙ בְּעֹל֣וֹת וּזְבָחִ֔ים כִּשְׁמֹ֖עַ בְּק֣וֹל יְהוָ֑ה הִנֵּ֤ה שְׁמֹ֨עַ֙ מִזֶּ֣בַח ט֔וֹב לְהַקְשִׁ֖יב מֵחֵ֥לֶב אֵילִֽים

And Samuel said, Has YHWH delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of YHWH? Behold, to obey better than sacrifice, to hearken than the fat of rams.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 16 words
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֗לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
הַחֵ֤פֶץacceptableinterrog. + N com m sg abs · חֵפֶץ (H2656)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֵפֶץ (H2656) 'acceptable'.
לַֽיהוָה֙to YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'to YHWH'.
בְּעֹל֣וֹתthe burnt offeringprep + N com f pl abs · עֹלָה (H5930)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֹלָה (H5930) 'the burnt offering'.
וּזְבָחִ֔יםand sacrificesconj וְ + N com m pl abs · זֶבַח (H2077)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זֶבַח (H2077) 'and sacrifices'.
כִּשְׁמֹ֖עַwhen he heardprep + Qal inf constr · שָׁמַע (H8085)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׁמַע (H8085) 'when he heard'.
בְּק֣וֹלto the voice ofprep + N com m sg constr · קוֹל (H6963)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
הִנֵּ֤הbeholdadv. · הִנֵּה (H2009)Particle or relational elementהִנֵּה (H2009) 'behold'.
שְׁמֹ֨עַ֙listenQal inf constr · שָׁמַע (H8085)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׁמַע (H8085) 'listen'.
מִזֶּ֣בַחfrom the sacrifice ofprep + N com m sg abs · זֶבַח (H2077)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זֶבַח (H2077) 'from the sacrifice of'.
ט֔וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
לְהַקְשִׁ֖יבtoprep + Hiphil inf constr · קָשַׁב (H7181)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementקָשַׁב (H7181) 'to'.
מֵחֵ֥לֶבthe fatprep + N com m sg constr · חֵלֶב (H2459)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֵלֶב (H2459) 'the fat'.
אֵילִֽיםramsN c · אַיִל (H352)Construct chain (genitival)אַיִל (H352) 'rams'.
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כִּ֤י חַטַּאת קֶ֨סֶם֙ מֶ֔רִי וְאָ֥וֶן וּתְרָפִ֖ים הַפְצַ֑ר יַ֗עַן מָאַ֨סְתָּ֙ אֶת דְּבַ֣ר יְהוָ֔ה וַיִּמְאָסְךָ֖ מִמֶּֽלֶךְ

For rebellion the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of YHWH, he has also rejected you from king.

Infinitive absolute — emphasis or attendant action
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Infinitive absolute — emphasis or attendant action. Lead predicate is 'and he pressed'.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
חַטַּאתas a sin offeringN c · חַטָּאת (H2403)Construct chain (genitival)חַטָּאת (H2403) 'as a sin offering'.
קֶ֨סֶם֙a divinerN c · קָסַם (H7081)Construct chain (genitival)קָסַם (H7081) 'a diviner'.
מֶ֔רִיrebellionN c · מְרִי (H4805)Construct chain (genitival)מְרִי (H4805) 'rebellion'.
וְאָ֥וֶןin mourningconj וְ + N com m sg abs · אוֹן (H205)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אוֹן (H205) 'in mourning'.
וּתְרָפִ֖יםthe teraphimconj וְ + N com m pl abs · תְּרָפִים (H8655)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תְּרָפִים (H8655) 'the teraphim'.
הַפְצַ֑רand he pressedHiphil inf abs · פָּצַר (H6484)Infinitive absolute→ Infinitive absolute: emphasis or attendant actionפָּצַר (H6484) 'and he pressed'.
יַ֗עַןbecauseconj וְ · יַעַן (H3282)Particle or relational elementיַעַן (H3282) 'because'.
מָאַ֨סְתָּ֙despiseQal perf 2ms · מָאַס (H3988)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actמָאַס (H3988) 'despise'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
דְּבַ֣רthe matter ofN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'the matter of'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וַיִּמְאָסְךָ֖despiseconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms + sfx 2ms · מָאַס (H3988)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceמָאַס (H3988) 'despise'.
מִמֶּֽלֶךְking ofprep + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
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וַיֹּ֨אמֶר שָׁא֤וּל אֶל שְׁמוּאֵל֙ חָטָ֔אתִי כִּֽי עָבַ֥רְתִּי אֶת פִּֽי יְהוָ֖ה וְאֶת דְּבָרֶ֑יךָ כִּ֤י יָרֵ֨אתִי֙ אֶת הָעָ֔ם וָאֶשְׁמַ֖ע בְּקוֹלָֽם

And Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of YHWH, and your words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 18 words
וַיֹּ֨אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שָׁא֤וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שְׁמוּאֵל֙ShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
חָטָ֔אתִיI have sinnedQal perf 1cs · חָטָא (H2398)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָטָא (H2398) 'I have sinned'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
עָבַ֥רְתִּיI have transgressedQal perf 1cs · עָבַר (H5674)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָבַר (H5674) 'I have transgressed'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
פִּֽיthe mouth ofN c · פֶּה (H6310)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּה (H6310) 'the mouth of'.
יְהוָ֖הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
דְּבָרֶ֑יךָyour wordsN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'your words'.
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
יָרֵ֨אתִי֙I was afraidQal perf 1cs · יָרֵא (H3372)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actיָרֵא (H3372) 'I was afraid'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
הָעָ֔םthe peopleart + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'the people'.
וָאֶשְׁמַ֖עand he heardconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 1cs · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceשָׁמַע (H8085) 'and he heard'.
בְּקוֹלָֽםto the voice ofprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 3mp · קוֹל (H6963)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
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וְעַתָּ֕ה שָׂ֥א נָ֖א אֶת חַטָּאתִ֑י וְשׁ֣וּב עִמִּ֔י וְאֶֽשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֖ה לַֽיהוָֽה

Now therefore, I pray you, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship YHWH.

Imperative — volitional address
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'forgive'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
וְעַתָּ֕הand nowconj וְ + art · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'and now'.
שָׂ֥אforgiveQal impv 2ms · נָשָׂא (H5375)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeנָשָׂא (H5375) 'forgive'.
נָ֖אpleaseparticle · נָא (H4994)Particle or relational elementנָא (H4994) 'please'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
חַטָּאתִ֑יmy sinN c · חַטָּאת (H2403)Construct chain (genitival)חַטָּאת (H2403) 'my sin'.
וְשׁ֣וּבand returningconj וְ + Qal impv 2ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשׁוּב (H7725) 'and returning'.
עִמִּ֔יwith meprep + sfx 1cs · עִם (H5973)Particle or relational elementעִם (H5973) 'with me'.
וְאֶֽשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֖הand I worshipedconj וְ + Hishtaphel impf 1cs · שָׁחָה (H7812)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁחָה (H7812) 'and I worshiped'.
לַֽיהוָֽהto YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'to YHWH'.
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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵל֙ אֶל שָׁא֔וּל לֹ֥א אָשׁ֖וּב עִמָּ֑ךְ כִּ֤י מָאַ֨סְתָּה֙ אֶת דְּבַ֣ר יְהוָ֔ה וַיִּמְאָסְךָ֣ יְהוָ֔ה מִהְי֥וֹת מֶ֖לֶךְ עַל יִשְׂרָאֵֽל

And Samuel said to Saul, I will not return with you: for you have rejected the word of YHWH, and YHWH has rejected you from being king over Israel.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 18 words
וַיֹּ֤אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שְׁמוּאֵל֙ShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שָׁא֔וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
לֹ֥אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
אָשׁ֖וּבI will returnQal impf 1cs · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשׁוּב (H7725) 'I will return'.
עִמָּ֑ךְwith youprep + sfx 2fs · עִם (H5973)Particle or relational elementעִם (H5973) 'with you'.
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
מָאַ֨סְתָּה֙despiseQal perf 2ms · מָאַס (H3988)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actמָאַס (H3988) 'despise'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
דְּבַ֣רthe matter ofN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'the matter of'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וַיִּמְאָסְךָ֣despiseconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms + sfx 2ms · מָאַס (H3988)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceמָאַס (H3988) 'despise'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
מִהְי֥וֹתand it happenedprep + Qal inf constr · הָיָה (H1961)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementהָיָה (H1961) 'and it happened'.
מֶ֖לֶךְking ofN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽלIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
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וַיִּסֹּ֥ב שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל לָלֶ֑כֶת וַיַּחֲזֵ֥ק בִּכְנַף מְעִיל֖וֹ וַיִּקָּרַֽע

And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he led around'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
וַיִּסֹּ֥בand he led aroundconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · סָבַב (H5437)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceסָבַב (H5437) 'and he led around'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֖לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
לָלֶ֑כֶתto goprep + Qal inf constr · הָלַךְ (H3212)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementהָלַךְ (H3212) 'to go'.
וַיַּחֲזֵ֥קand...hardenedconj וְ + Hiphil wayyiqtol 3ms · חָזַק (H2388)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceחָזַק (H2388) 'and...hardened'.
בִּכְנַףthe skirt ofprep + N com f sg constr · כָּנָף (H3671)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כָּנָף (H3671) 'the skirt of'.
מְעִיל֖וֹthe robe ofN c · מְעִיל (H4598)Construct chain (genitival)מְעִיל (H4598) 'the robe of'.
וַיִּקָּרַֽעand he toreconj וְ + Niphal wayyiqtol 3ms · קָרַע (H7167)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceקָרַע (H7167) 'and he tore'.
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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר אֵלָיו֙ שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל קָרַ֨ע יְהוָ֜ה אֶֽת מַמְלְכ֧וּת יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל מֵעָלֶ֖יךָ הַיּ֑וֹם וּנְתָנָ֕הּ לְרֵעֲךָ֖ הַטּ֥וֹב מִמֶּֽךָּ

And Samuel said to him, YHWH has rent the kingdom of Israel from you this day, and has given it to a neighbour of your, better than you.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
וַיֹּ֤אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
אֵלָיו֙to himprep + sfx 3ms · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to him'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֔לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
קָרַ֨עand he toreQal perf 3ms · קָרַע (H7167)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actקָרַע (H7167) 'and he tore'.
יְהוָ֜הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
אֶֽת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
מַמְלְכ֧וּתthe kingdom ofN c · מַמְלָכָה (H4468)Construct chain (genitival)מַמְלָכָה (H4468) 'the kingdom of'.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
מֵעָלֶ֖יךָfrom upon youprep + prep + sfx 2ms · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'from upon you'.
הַיּ֑וֹםtodayart + N com m sg abs · יוֹם (H3117)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יוֹם (H3117) 'today'.
וּנְתָנָ֕הּand he will give itconj וְ + Qal perf 3ms + sfx 3fs · נָתַן (H5414)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actנָתַן (H5414) 'and he will give it'.
לְרֵעֲךָ֖belongs to your neighborprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 2ms · רֵעַ (H7453)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רֵעַ (H7453) 'belongs to your neighbor'.
הַטּ֥וֹבthe goodart + Adj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'the good'.
מִמֶּֽךָּfrom youprep + sfx 2ms · מִן (H4480)Particle or relational elementמִן (H4480) 'from you'.
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וְגַם֙ נֵ֣צַח יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל לֹ֥א יְשַׁקֵּ֖ר וְלֹ֣א יִנָּחֵ֑ם כִּ֣י לֹ֥א אָדָ֛ם ה֖וּא לְהִנָּחֵֽם

And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he not a man, that he should repent.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'deal falsely'.
Word-by-word analysis· 12 words
וְגַם֙and alsoconj וְ + particle · גַּם (H1571)Particle or relational elementגַּם (H1571) 'and also'.
נֵ֣צַחalwayN c · נֶצַח (H5331)Construct chain (genitival)נֶצַח (H5331) 'alway'.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
לֹ֥אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
יְשַׁקֵּ֖רdeal falselyPiel impf 3ms · שָׁקַר (H8266)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁקַר (H8266) 'deal falsely'.
וְלֹ֣אand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
יִנָּחֵ֑םthey change their minds/regretN · נָחַם (H5162)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָחַם (H5162) 'they change their minds/regret'.
כִּ֣יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
לֹ֥אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
אָדָ֛םmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
ה֖וּאhepron 3ms · הִיא (H1931)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הִיא (H1931) 'he'.
לְהִנָּחֵֽםand was comfortedprep + Niphal inf constr · נָחַם (H5162)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementנָחַם (H5162) 'and was comforted'.
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וַיֹּ֣אמֶר חָטָ֔אתִי עַתָּ֗ה כַּבְּדֵ֥נִי נָ֛א נֶ֥גֶד זִקְנֵֽי עַמִּ֖י וְנֶ֣גֶד יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וְשׁ֣וּב עִמִּ֔י וְהִֽשְׁתַּחֲוֵ֖יתִי לַֽיהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֶֽיךָ

Then he said, I have sinned: honour me now, I pray you, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship YHWH your God.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 15 words
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
חָטָ֔אתִיI have sinnedQal perf 1cs · חָטָא (H2398)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָטָא (H2398) 'I have sinned'.
עַתָּ֗הnowart · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'now'.
כַּבְּדֵ֥נִיand he hardenedPiel impv 2ms + sfx 1cs · כָּבֵד (H3513)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeכָּבֵד (H3513) 'and he hardened'.
נָ֛אpleaseparticle · נָא (H4994)Particle or relational elementנָא (H4994) 'please'.
נֶ֥גֶדbeforeprep · נֶגֶד (H5048)Particle or relational elementנֶגֶד (H5048) 'before'.
זִקְנֵֽיthe elders ofAdj · זָקֵן (H2205)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זָקֵן (H2205) 'the elders of'.
עַמִּ֖יmy peopleN c · עַם (H5971)Construct chain (genitival)עַם (H5971) 'my people'.
וְנֶ֣גֶדat a distanceconj וְ + prep · נֶגֶד (H5048)Particle or relational elementנֶגֶד (H5048) 'at a distance'.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
וְשׁ֣וּבand returningconj וְ + Qal impv 2ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשׁוּב (H7725) 'and returning'.
עִמִּ֔יwith meprep + sfx 1cs · עִם (H5973)Particle or relational elementעִם (H5973) 'with me'.
וְהִֽשְׁתַּחֲוֵ֖יתִיand they bowed downconj וְ + Hishtaphel perf 1cs · שָׁחָה (H7812)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁחָה (H7812) 'and they bowed down'.
לַֽיהוָ֥הto YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'to YHWH'.
אֱלֹהֶֽיךָyour GodN c · אֱלֹהִים (H430)Construct chain (genitival)אֱלֹהִים (H430) 'your God'.
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וַיָּ֥שָׁב שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל אַחֲרֵ֣י שָׁא֑וּל וַיִּשְׁתַּ֥חוּ שָׁא֖וּל לַֽיהוָֽה

So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped YHWH.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he returned'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
וַיָּ֥שָׁבand he returnedconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceשׁוּב (H7725) 'and he returned'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֖לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
אַחֲרֵ֣יafterprep · אַחַר (H310)Particle or relational elementאַחַר (H310) 'after'.
שָׁא֑וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
וַיִּשְׁתַּ֥חוּand he bowed downconj וְ + Hithpael wayyiqtol 3ms · שָׁחָה (H7812)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceשָׁחָה (H7812) 'and he bowed down'.
שָׁא֖וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
לַֽיהוָֽהto YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'to YHWH'.
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וַיֹּ֣אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל הַגִּ֤ישׁוּ אֵלַי֙ אֶת אֲגַג֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ עֲמָלֵ֔ק וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ אֵלָ֔יו אֲגַ֖ג מַעֲדַנֹּ֑ת וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֲגָ֔ג אָכֵ֖ן סָ֥ר מַר הַמָּֽוֶת

Then said Samuel, Bring you hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came to him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 18 words
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֗לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
הַגִּ֤ישׁוּand they drew nearHiphil impv 2mp · נָגַשׁ (H5066)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeנָגַשׁ (H5066) 'and they drew near'.
אֵלַי֙to meprep + sfx 1cs · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to me'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
אֲגַג֙than AgagN · אֲגַג (H90)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲגַג (H90) 'than Agag'.
מֶ֣לֶךְking ofN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
עֲמָלֵ֔קAmalekN · עֲמָלֵק (H6002)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֲמָלֵק (H6002) 'Amalek'.
וַיֵּ֣לֶךְand he wentconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהָלַךְ (H3212) 'and he went'.
אֵלָ֔יוto himprep + sfx 3ms · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to him'.
אֲגַ֖גthan AgagN · אֲגַג (H90)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲגַג (H90) 'than Agag'.
מַעֲדַנֹּ֑תdelicacies ofN c · מַעֲדָן (H4574)Construct chain (genitival)מַעֲדָן (H4574) 'delicacies of'.
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
אֲגָ֔גthan AgagN · אֲגַג (H90)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲגַג (H90) 'than Agag'.
אָכֵ֖ןsurelyart · אָכֵן (H403)Particle or relational elementאָכֵן (H403) 'surely'.
סָ֥רhe turned asideQal perf 3ms · סוּר (H5493)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actסוּר (H5493) 'he turned aside'.
מַרof bitternessAdj · מַר (H4751)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַר (H4751) 'of bitterness'.
הַמָּֽוֶתdeathart + N com m sg abs · מָוֶת (H4194)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָוֶת (H4194) 'death'.
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וַיֹּ֣אמֶר שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר שִׁכְּלָ֤ה נָשִׁים֙ חַרְבֶּ֔ךָ כֵּן תִּשְׁכַּ֥ל מִנָּשִׁ֖ים אִמֶּ֑ךָ וַיְשַׁסֵּ֨ף שְׁמוּאֵ֧ל אֶת אֲגָ֛ג לִפְנֵ֥י יְהוָ֖ה בַּגִּלְגָּֽל

And Samuel said, As your sword has made women childless, so shall your mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag in pieces before YHWH in Gilgal.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 17 words
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֔לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
כַּאֲשֶׁ֨רjust asprep + rel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'just as'.
שִׁכְּלָ֤הshall bereavePiel perf 3fs · שָׁכַל (H7921)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁכַל (H7921) 'shall bereave'.
נָשִׁים֙wivesN c · אִשָּׁה (H802)Construct chain (genitival)אִשָּׁה (H802) 'wives'.
חַרְבֶּ֔ךָyour tool/swordN c · חֶרֶב (H2719)Construct chain (genitival)חֶרֶב (H2719) 'your tool/sword'.
כֵּןsoadv. · כֵּן (H3651)Particle or relational elementכֵּן (H3651) 'so'.
תִּשְׁכַּ֥לshall bereaveQal impf 3fs · שָׁכַל (H7921)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁכַל (H7921) 'shall bereave'.
מִנָּשִׁ֖יםabove womenprep + N com f pl abs · אִשָּׁה (H802)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִשָּׁה (H802) 'above women'.
אִמֶּ֑ךָyour motherN c · אֵם (H517)Construct chain (genitival)אֵם (H517) 'your mother'.
וַיְשַׁסֵּ֨ףandconj וְ + Piel wayyiqtol 3ms · שָׁסַף (H8158)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceשָׁסַף (H8158) 'and'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֧לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
אֲגָ֛גthan AgagN · אֲגַג (H90)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲגַג (H90) 'than Agag'.
לִפְנֵ֥יbeforeprep + N com c pl constr · פָּנִים (H6440)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּנִים (H6440) 'before'.
יְהוָ֖הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בַּגִּלְגָּֽלin Gilgalprep + art + N proper · גִּלְגָּל (H1537)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גִּלְגָּל (H1537) 'in Gilgal'.
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וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל הָרָמָ֑תָה וְשָׁא֛וּל עָלָ֥ה אֶל בֵּית֖וֹ גִּבְעַ֥ת שָׁאֽוּל

Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he went'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְand he wentconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהָלַךְ (H3212) 'and he went'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֖לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
הָרָמָ֑תָהRamahart + N proper + Sd · רָמָה (H7414)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָמָה (H7414) 'Ramah'.
וְשָׁא֛וּלand Saulconj וְ + N proper · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'and Saul'.
עָלָ֥הgo upQal perf 3ms · עָלָה (H5927)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָלָה (H5927) 'go up'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
בֵּית֖וֹhis houseN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'his house'.
גִּבְעַ֥תGibeahN · גִּבְעָה (H1390)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גִּבְעָה (H1390) 'Gibeah'.
שָׁאֽוּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
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וְלֹא יָסַ֨ף שְׁמוּאֵ֜ל לִרְא֤וֹת אֶת שָׁאוּל֙ עַד י֣וֹם מוֹת֔וֹ כִּֽי הִתְאַבֵּ֥ל שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל אֶל שָׁא֑וּל וַיהוָ֣ה נִחָ֔ם כִּֽי הִמְלִ֥יךְ אֶת שָׁא֖וּל עַל יִשְׂרָאֵֽל

And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and YHWH repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

Qatal — perfective or stative predication
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'he shall add'. Closes the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 22 words
וְלֹאand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
יָסַ֨ףhe shall addQal perf 3ms · יָסַף (H3254)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actיָסַף (H3254) 'he shall add'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֜לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
לִרְא֤וֹתto seeprep + Qal inf constr · רָאָה (H7200)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementרָאָה (H7200) 'to see'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
שָׁאוּל֙ShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
עַדuntilprep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'until'.
י֣וֹםdayN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'day'.
מוֹת֔וֹhis deathN c · מָוֶת (H4194)Construct chain (genitival)מָוֶת (H4194) 'his death'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
הִתְאַבֵּ֥לand they mournedHithpael perf 3ms · אָבַל (H56)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actאָבַל (H56) 'and they mourned'.
שְׁמוּאֵ֖לShemuelN · שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שְׁמוּאֵל (H8050) 'Shemuel'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שָׁא֑וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
וַיהוָ֣הand YHWHconj וְ + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'and YHWH'.
נִחָ֔םand was comfortedN · נָחַם (H5162)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָחַם (H5162) 'and was comforted'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
הִמְלִ֥יךְand reignedHiphil perf 3ms · מָלַךְ (H4427)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actמָלַךְ (H4427) 'and reigned'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
שָׁא֖וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽלIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.