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The First Book of Samuel, Chapter 26שמואל א 26

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 26 (25 verses in the MT) opens: And the Ziphites came to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, before Jeshimon? The middle of the chapter continues: Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space between them: It closes: Then Saul said to David, Blessed you, my son David: you shall both do great , and also shall still prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.

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 26 comprises 25 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — And the Ziphites came to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide him. And the Ziphites came to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, before Jeshimon? Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which before Jeshimon, by the way. But David. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai th. Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with you. So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his bolster: but. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — YHWH forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against YHWH's anointe. YHWH forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against YHWH's anointed: but, I pray you, take you now the spear that at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go. So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw , nor knew , neither awaked: for they all asleep; because a deep sleep from. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — This thing not good that you have done. This thing not good that you have done. YHWH liveth, you worthy to die, because you have not kept your master, YHWH's anointed. And now see where the king's spear , and the cruse of water that at his bolster. And Saul knew David's voice, and said, this your voice, my son David? And David said, my voice, my lord, O king. And he said, Wherefore does my lord. Movement V (vv. 21-25) — Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more. Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do you harm, because my soul was precious in your eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly. And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it. YHWH render to every man his righteousness and his. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

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וַיָּבֹ֤אוּ הַזִּפִים֙ אֶל שָׁא֔וּל הַגִּבְעָ֖תָה לֵאמֹ֑ר הֲל֨וֹא דָוִ֤ד מִסְתַּתֵּר֙ בְּגִבְעַ֣ת הַחֲכִילָ֔ה עַ֖ל פְּנֵ֥י הַיְשִׁימֹֽן

And the Ziphites came to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, before Jeshimon?

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and they came'. Opens the chapter. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 14 words
וַיָּבֹ֤אוּand they cameconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3mp · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceבּוֹא (H935) 'and they came'.
הַזִּפִים֙Ziphimart + N gentilic m pl abs · זִיפִי (H2130)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זִיפִי (H2130) 'Ziphim'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שָׁא֔וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
הַגִּבְעָ֖תָהGibeahart + N proper + Sd · גִּבְעָה (H1390)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גִּבְעָה (H1390) 'Gibeah'.
לֵאמֹ֑רsayingprep + Qal inf constr · אָמַר (H559)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementאָמַר (H559) 'saying'.
הֲל֨וֹאis it notinterrog. + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'is it not'.
דָוִ֤דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
מִסְתַּתֵּר֙I will hideHithpael ptc ms · סָתַר (H5641)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorסָתַר (H5641) 'I will hide'.
בְּגִבְעַ֣תat Gibeah ofprep + N com f sg constr · גִּבְעָה (H1389)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גִּבְעָה (H1389) 'at Gibeah of'.
הַחֲכִילָ֔הHachilahart + N proper · חֲכִילָה (H2444)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲכִילָה (H2444) 'Hachilah'.
עַ֖לonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
פְּנֵ֥יthe face ofN c · פָּנִים (H6440)Construct chain (genitival)פָּנִים (H6440) 'the face of'.
הַיְשִׁימֹֽןthe wastelandart + N com m sg abs · יְשִׁימוֹן (H3452)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְשִׁימוֹן (H3452) 'the wasteland'.
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וַיָּ֣קָם שָׁא֗וּל וַיֵּ֨רֶד֙ אֶל מִדְבַּר זִ֔יף וְאִתּ֛וֹ שְׁלֹֽשֶׁת אֲלָפִ֥ים אִ֖ישׁ בְּחוּרֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ אֶת דָּוִ֖ד בְּמִדְבַּר זִֽיף

Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he arose'.
Word-by-word analysis· 17 words
וַיָּ֣קָםand he aroseconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · קוּם (H6965)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceקוּם (H6965) 'and he arose'.
שָׁא֗וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
וַיֵּ֨רֶד֙and went downconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · יָרַד (H3381)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceיָרַד (H3381) 'and went down'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
מִדְבַּרthe wilderness ofN c · מִדְבָּר (H4057)Construct chain (genitival)מִדְבָּר (H4057) 'the wilderness of'.
זִ֔יףZiphN · זִיף (H2128)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זִיף (H2128) 'Ziph'.
וְאִתּ֛וֹand with himconj וְ + prep + sfx 3ms · אֵת (H854)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H854) 'and with him'.
שְׁלֹֽשֶׁתthreeAdj · שָׁלוֹשׁ (H7969)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁלוֹשׁ (H7969) 'three'.
אֲלָפִ֥יםthousandAdj · אֶלֶף (H505)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶלֶף (H505) 'thousand'.
אִ֖ישׁa manN c · אִישׁ (H376)Construct chain (genitival)אִישׁ (H376) 'a man'.
בְּחוּרֵ֣יhe will chooseQal ptc mp · בָּחַר (H977)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבָּחַר (H977) 'he will choose'.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
לְבַקֵּ֥שׁseekingprep + Piel inf constr · בִּקֵּשׁ (H1245)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementבִּקֵּשׁ (H1245) 'seeking'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
דָּוִ֖דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
בְּמִדְבַּרin the wildernessprep + N com m sg constr · מִדְבָּר (H4057)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִדְבָּר (H4057) 'in the wilderness'.
זִֽיףZiphN · זִיף (H2128)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זִיף (H2128) 'Ziph'.
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וַיִּ֨חַן שָׁא֜וּל בְּגִבְעַ֣ת הַחֲכִילָ֗ה אֲשֶׁ֛ר עַל פְּנֵ֥י הַיְשִׁימֹ֖ן עַל הַדָּ֑רֶךְ וְדָוִד֙ יֹשֵׁ֣ב בַּמִּדְבָּ֔ר וַיַּ֕רְא כִּ֣י בָ֥א שָׁא֛וּל אַחֲרָ֖יו הַמִּדְבָּֽרָה

And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which before Jeshimon, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and ... encamped'.
Word-by-word analysis· 19 words
וַיִּ֨חַןand ... encampedconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · חָנָה (H2583)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceחָנָה (H2583) 'and ... encamped'.
שָׁא֜וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
בְּגִבְעַ֣תat Gibeah ofprep + N com f sg constr · גִּבְעָה (H1389)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גִּבְעָה (H1389) 'at Gibeah of'.
הַחֲכִילָ֗הHachilahart + N proper · חֲכִילָה (H2444)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲכִילָה (H2444) 'Hachilah'.
אֲשֶׁ֛רthatrel. 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'.
הַיְשִׁימֹ֖ןthe wastelandart + N com m sg abs · יְשִׁימוֹן (H3452)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְשִׁימוֹן (H3452) 'the wasteland'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
הַדָּ֑רֶךְthe wayart + N com c sg abs · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'the way'.
וְדָוִד֙andconj וְ + N proper · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'and'.
יֹשֵׁ֣בdwellingQal ptc ms · יָשַׁב (H3427)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorיָשַׁב (H3427) 'dwelling'.
בַּמִּדְבָּ֔רin the wildernessprep + art + N com m sg abs · מִדְבָּר (H4057)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִדְבָּר (H4057) 'in the wilderness'.
וַיַּ֕רְאand he sawconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · רָאָה (H7200)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceרָאָה (H7200) 'and he saw'.
כִּ֣יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
בָ֥אcameQal perf 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actבּוֹא (H935) 'came'.
שָׁא֛וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אַחֲרָ֖יוafter himprep + sfx 3ms · אַחַר (H310)Particle or relational elementאַחַר (H310) 'after him'.
הַמִּדְבָּֽרָהinto the wildernessart + N com m sg abs + Sd · מִדְבָּר (H4057)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִדְבָּר (H4057) 'into the wilderness'.
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וַיִּשְׁלַ֥ח דָּוִ֖ד מְרַגְּלִ֑ים וַיֵּ֕דַע כִּֽי בָ֥א שָׁא֖וּל אֶל נָכֽוֹן

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he sent'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
וַיִּשְׁלַ֥חand he sentconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · שָׁלַח (H7971)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceשָׁלַח (H7971) 'and he sent'.
דָּוִ֖דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
מְרַגְּלִ֑יםspiesPiel ptc mp · רָגַל (H7270)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרָגַל (H7270) 'spies'.
וַיֵּ֕דַעand knewconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · יָדַע (H3045)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceיָדַע (H3045) 'and knew'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
בָ֥אcameQal perf 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actבּוֹא (H935) 'came'.
שָׁא֖וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
נָכֽוֹןconfirmedN · כּוּן (H3559)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כּוּן (H3559) 'confirmed'.
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וַיָּ֣קָם דָּוִ֗ד וַיָּבֹא֮ אֶֽל הַמָּקוֹם֮ אֲשֶׁ֣ר חָנָה שָׁ֣ם שָׁאוּל֒ וַיַּ֣רְא דָּוִ֗ד אֶת הַמָּקוֹם֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר שָֽׁכַב שָׁ֣ם שָׁא֔וּל וְאַבְנֵ֥ר בֶּן נֵ֖ר שַׂר צְבָא֑וֹ וְשָׁאוּל֙ שֹׁכֵ֣ב בַּמַּעְגָּ֔ל וְהָעָ֖ם חֹנִ֥ים סביבתו סְבִיבֹתָֽיו

And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he arose'.
Word-by-word analysis· 29 words
וַיָּ֣קָםand he aroseconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · קוּם (H6965)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceקוּם (H6965) 'and he arose'.
דָּוִ֗דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
וַיָּבֹא֮and he cameconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceבּוֹא (H935) 'and he came'.
אֶֽלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
הַמָּקוֹם֮the placeart + N com m sg abs · מָקוֹם (H4725)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָקוֹם (H4725) 'the place'.
אֲשֶׁ֣רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
חָנָהwas encampedQal perf 3ms · חָנָה (H2583)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָנָה (H2583) 'was encamped'.
שָׁ֣םthereart · שָׁם (H8033)Particle or relational elementשָׁם (H8033) 'there'.
שָׁאוּל֒ShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
וַיַּ֣רְאand he sawconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · רָאָה (H7200)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceרָאָה (H7200) 'and he saw'.
דָּוִ֗דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
הַמָּקוֹם֙the placeart + N com m sg abs · מָקוֹם (H4725)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָקוֹם (H4725) 'the place'.
אֲשֶׁ֣רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
שָֽׁכַבwho liesQal perf 3ms · שָׁכַב (H7901)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁכַב (H7901) 'who lies'.
שָׁ֣םthereart · שָׁם (H8033)Particle or relational elementשָׁם (H8033) 'there'.
שָׁא֔וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
וְאַבְנֵ֥רandconj וְ + N proper · אַבְנֵר (H74)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַבְנֵר (H74) 'and'.
בֶּןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
נֵ֖רNerN · נֵר (H5369)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נֵר (H5369) 'Ner'.
שַׂרchief ofN c · שַׂר (H8269)Construct chain (genitival)שַׂר (H8269) 'chief of'.
צְבָא֑וֹhis armyN c · צָבָא (H6635)Construct chain (genitival)צָבָא (H6635) 'his army'.
וְשָׁאוּל֙and Saulconj וְ + N proper · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'and Saul'.
שֹׁכֵ֣בwho liesQal ptc ms · שָׁכַב (H7901)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁכַב (H7901) 'who lies'.
בַּמַּעְגָּ֔לinprep + art + N com m sg abs · מַעְגָּל (H4570)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַעְגָּל (H4570) 'in'.
וְהָעָ֖םand the peopleconj וְ + art + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'and the people'.
חֹנִ֥יםencampingQal ptc mp · חָנָה (H2583)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorחָנָה (H2583) 'encamping'.
סביבתוall aroundN c · סָבִיב (H5439)Construct chain (genitival)סָבִיב (H5439) 'all around'.
סְבִיבֹתָֽיוall aroundN c · סָבִיב (H5439)Construct chain (genitival)סָבִיב (H5439) 'all around'.
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וַיַּ֨עַן דָּוִ֜ד וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֶל אֲחִימֶ֣לֶךְ הַחִתִּ֗י וְאֶל אֲבִישַׁ֨י בֶּן צְרוּיָ֜ה אֲחִ֤י יוֹאָב֙ לֵאמֹ֔ר מִֽי יֵרֵ֥ד אִתִּ֛י אֶל שָׁא֖וּל אֶל הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֲבִישַׁ֔י אֲנִ֖י אֵרֵ֥ד עִמָּֽךְ

Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with you.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and answered'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 25 words
וַיַּ֨עַןand answeredconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · עָנָה (H6030)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceעָנָה (H6030) 'and answered'.
דָּוִ֜דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
אֲחִימֶ֣לֶךְAhimelechN · אֲחִימֶלֶךְ (H288)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲחִימֶלֶךְ (H288) 'Ahimelech'.
הַחִתִּ֗יthe Hittiteart + N gentilic m sg abs · חִתִּי (H2850)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חִתִּי (H2850) 'the Hittite'.
וְאֶלand toconj וְ + prep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'and to'.
אֲבִישַׁ֨יAbishaiN · אֲבִישַׁי (H52)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲבִישַׁי (H52) 'Abishai'.
בֶּןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
צְרוּיָ֜הZeruiahN · צְרוּיָה (H6870)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צְרוּיָה (H6870) 'Zeruiah'.
אֲחִ֤יbrother ofN c · אָח (H251)Construct chain (genitival)אָח (H251) 'brother of'.
יוֹאָב֙JoabN · יוֹאָב (H3097)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יוֹאָב (H3097) 'Joab'.
לֵאמֹ֔רsayingprep + Qal inf constr · אָמַר (H559)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementאָמַר (H559) 'saying'.
מִֽיwhointerrog. · מִי (H4310)Particle or relational elementמִי (H4310) 'who'.
יֵרֵ֥דit will come downQal impf 3ms · יָרַד (H3381)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָרַד (H3381) 'it will come down'.
אִתִּ֛יwith meprep + sfx 1cs · אֵת (H854)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H854) 'with me'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
שָׁא֖וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑הthe campart + N com c sg abs · מַחֲנֶה (H4264)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַחֲנֶה (H4264) 'the camp'.
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
אֲבִישַׁ֔יAbishaiN · אֲבִישַׁי (H52)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲבִישַׁי (H52) 'Abishai'.
אֲנִ֖יIpron 1cs · אֲנִי (H589)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲנִי (H589) 'I'.
אֵרֵ֥דI will go downQal impf 1cs · יָרַד (H3381)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָרַד (H3381) 'I will go down'.
עִמָּֽךְwith youprep + sfx 2fs · עִם (H5973)Particle or relational elementעִם (H5973) 'with you'.
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וַיָּבֹא֩ דָוִ֨ד וַאֲבִישַׁ֥י אֶל הָעָם֮ לַיְלָה֒ וְהִנֵּ֣ה שָׁא֗וּל שֹׁכֵ֤ב יָשֵׁן֙ בַּמַּעְגָּ֔ל וַחֲנִית֥וֹ מְעוּכָֽה בָאָ֖רֶץ מראשתו מְרַאֲשֹׁתָ֑יו וְאַבְנֵ֣ר וְהָעָ֔ם שֹׁכְבִ֖ים סביבתו סְבִיבֹתָֽיו

So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.

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· 21 words
וַיָּבֹא֩and he cameconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceבּוֹא (H935) 'and he came'.
דָוִ֨דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
וַאֲבִישַׁ֥יandconj וְ + N proper · אֲבִישַׁי (H52)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲבִישַׁי (H52) 'and'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
הָעָם֮the peopleart + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'the people'.
לַיְלָה֒by nightN c · לַיְלָה (H3915)Construct chain (genitival)לַיְלָה (H3915) 'by night'.
וְהִנֵּ֣הand beholdconj וְ + adv. · הִנֵּה (H2009)Particle or relational elementהִנֵּה (H2009) 'and behold'.
שָׁא֗וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
שֹׁכֵ֤בwho liesQal ptc ms · שָׁכַב (H7901)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁכַב (H7901) 'who lies'.
יָשֵׁן֙asleepAdj · יָשֵׁן (H3463)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָשֵׁן (H3463) 'asleep'.
בַּמַּעְגָּ֔לinprep + art + N com m sg abs · מַעְגָּל (H4570)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַעְגָּל (H4570) 'in'.
וַחֲנִית֥וֹandconj וְ + N com f sg constr + sfx 3ms · חֲנִית (H2595)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲנִית (H2595) 'and'.
מְעוּכָֽהand bruisedQal ptc fs · מָעוּךְ (H4600)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorמָעוּךְ (H4600) 'and bruised'.
בָאָ֖רֶץin the land ofprep + art + N com c sg abs · אֶרֶץ (H776)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'in the land of'.
מראשתוat his headN c · מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763)Construct chain (genitival)מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763) 'at his head'.
מְרַאֲשֹׁתָ֑יוat his headN c · מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763)Construct chain (genitival)מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763) 'at his head'.
וְאַבְנֵ֣רandconj וְ + N proper · אַבְנֵר (H74)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַבְנֵר (H74) 'and'.
וְהָעָ֔םand the peopleconj וְ + art + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'and the people'.
שֹׁכְבִ֖יםliesQal ptc mp · שָׁכַב (H7901)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁכַב (H7901) 'lies'.
סביבתוall aroundN c · סָבִיב (H5439)Construct chain (genitival)סָבִיב (H5439) 'all around'.
סְבִיבֹתָֽיוall aroundN c · סָבִיב (H5439)Construct chain (genitival)סָבִיב (H5439) 'all around'.
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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר אֲבִישַׁי֙ אֶל דָּוִ֔ד סִגַּ֨ר אֱלֹהִ֥ים הַיּ֛וֹם אֶת אוֹיִבְךָ֖ בְּיָדֶ֑ךָ וְעַתָּה֩ אַכֶּ֨נּוּ נָ֜א בַּחֲנִ֤ית וּבָאָ֨רֶץ֙ פַּ֣עַם אַחַ֔ת וְלֹ֥א אֶשְׁנֶ֖ה לֽוֹ

Then said Abishai to David, God has delivered your enemy into your hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray you, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not him the second time.

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· 20 words
וַיֹּ֤אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
אֲבִישַׁי֙AbishaiN · אֲבִישַׁי (H52)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲבִישַׁי (H52) 'Abishai'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
דָּוִ֔דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
סִגַּ֨רhas shutPiel perf 3ms · סָגַר (H5462)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actסָגַר (H5462) 'has shut'.
אֱלֹהִ֥יםGodN c · אֱלֹהִים (H430)Construct chain (genitival)אֱלֹהִים (H430) 'God'.
הַיּ֛וֹםtodayart + N com m sg abs · יוֹם (H3117)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יוֹם (H3117) 'today'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
אוֹיִבְךָ֖your enemiesQal ptc ms + sfx 2ms · אֹיֵב (H341)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאֹיֵב (H341) 'your enemies'.
בְּיָדֶ֑ךָinto your handprep + N com c sg constr + sfx 2ms · יָד (H3027)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָד (H3027) 'into your hand'.
וְעַתָּה֩and nowconj וְ + art · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'and now'.
אַכֶּ֨נּוּI will strike himHiphil cohortative 1cs + sfx 3ms · הִכָּה (H5221)Predicate verb (weqatal / cohortative)→ Weqatal/cohortative: sequential or volitionalהִכָּה (H5221) 'I will strike him'.
נָ֜אpleaseparticle · נָא (H4994)Particle or relational elementנָא (H4994) 'please'.
בַּחֲנִ֤יתinprep + art + N com f sg abs · חֲנִית (H2595)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲנִית (H2595) 'in'.
וּבָאָ֨רֶץ֙or on the earthconj וְ + prep + art + N com c sg abs · אֶרֶץ (H776)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'or on the earth'.
פַּ֣עַםtimeN c · פַּעַם (H6471)Construct chain (genitival)פַּעַם (H6471) 'time'.
אַחַ֔תoneAdj · אֶחָד (H259)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶחָד (H259) 'one'.
וְלֹ֥אand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
אֶשְׁנֶ֖הbeing repeatedQal impf 1cs · שָׁנָה (H8138)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשָׁנָה (H8138) 'being repeated'.
לֽוֹto himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
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וַיֹּ֧אמֶר דָּוִ֛ד אֶל אֲבִישַׁ֖י אַל תַּשְׁחִיתֵ֑הוּ כִּ֠י מִ֣י שָׁלַ֥ח יָד֛וֹ בִּמְשִׁ֥יחַ יְהוָ֖ה וְנִקָּֽה

And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against YHWH's anointed, and be guiltless?

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· 13 words
וַיֹּ֧אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
דָּוִ֛דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
אֲבִישַׁ֖יAbishaiN · אֲבִישַׁי (H52)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲבִישַׁי (H52) 'Abishai'.
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
תַּשְׁחִיתֵ֑הוּto destroyHiphil jussive 2ms + sfx 3ms · שָׁחַת (H7843)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalשָׁחַת (H7843) 'to destroy'.
כִּ֠יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
מִ֣יwhointerrog. · מִי (H4310)Particle or relational elementמִי (H4310) 'who'.
שָׁלַ֥חlet goQal perf 3ms · שָׁלַח (H7971)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁלַח (H7971) 'let go'.
יָד֛וֹhis handN c · יָד (H3027)Construct chain (genitival)יָד (H3027) 'his hand'.
בִּמְשִׁ֥יחַthe anointedprep + N com m sg constr · מָשִׁיחַ (H4899)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָשִׁיחַ (H4899) 'the anointed'.
יְהוָ֖הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וְנִקָּֽהthen he shall be acquittedconj וְ + Niphal q 3ms · נָקָה (H5352)Particle or relational elementנָקָה (H5352) 'then he shall be acquitted'.
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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר דָּוִד֙ חַי יְהוָ֔ה כִּ֥י אִם יְהוָ֖ה יִגָּפֶ֑נּוּ אֽוֹ יוֹמ֤וֹ יָבוֹא֙ וָמֵ֔ת א֧וֹ בַמִּלְחָמָ֛ה יֵרֵ֖ד וְנִסְפָּֽה

David said furthermore, YHWH liveth, YHWH shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.

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
וַיֹּ֤אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
דָּוִד֙DavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
חַיaliveAdj · חַי (H2416)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
כִּ֥יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
אִםifconj וְ · אִם (H518)Particle or relational elementאִם (H518) 'if'.
יְהוָ֖הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
יִגָּפֶ֑נּוּyou be struck downQal impf 3ms + sfx 1cp · נָגַף (H5062)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָגַף (H5062) 'you be struck down'.
אֽוֹorconj וְ · אוֹ (H176)Particle or relational elementאוֹ (H176) 'or'.
יוֹמ֤וֹhis dayN c · יוֹם (H3117)Construct chain (genitival)יוֹם (H3117) 'his day'.
יָבוֹא֙he may comeQal impf 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalבּוֹא (H935) 'he may come'.
וָמֵ֔תand he diesconj וְ + Qal perf 3ms · מוּת (H4191)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actמוּת (H4191) 'and he dies'.
א֧וֹorconj וְ · אוֹ (H176)Particle or relational elementאוֹ (H176) 'or'.
בַמִּלְחָמָ֛הin the battleprep + art + N com f sg abs · מִלְחָמָה (H4421)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִלְחָמָה (H4421) 'in the battle'.
יֵרֵ֖דit will come downQal impf 3ms · יָרַד (H3381)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָרַד (H3381) 'it will come down'.
וְנִסְפָּֽהyou be swept awayconj וְ + Niphal perf 3ms · סָפָה (H5595)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actסָפָה (H5595) 'you be swept away'.
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חָלִ֤ילָה לִּי֙ מֵֽיהוָ֔ה מִשְּׁלֹ֥חַ יָדִ֖י בִּמְשִׁ֣יחַ יְהוָ֑ה וְ֠עַתָּה קַח נָ֨א אֶֽת הַחֲנִ֜ית אֲשֶׁ֧ר מראשתו מְרַאֲשֹׁתָ֛יו וְאֶת צַפַּ֥חַת הַמַּ֖יִם וְנֵ֥לֲכָה לָּֽנוּ

YHWH forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against YHWH's anointed: but, I pray you, take you now the spear that at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complementasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Infinitive construct — purpose, result, or complement. Lead predicate is 'sending'.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 words
חָלִ֤ילָהfar be itparticle + Sd · חָלִילָה (H2486)Particle or relational elementחָלִילָה (H2486) 'far be it'.
לִּי֙to meprep + sfx 1csParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to me'.
מֵֽיהוָ֔הfrom YHWHprep + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'from YHWH'.
מִשְּׁלֹ֥חַsendingprep + Qal inf constr · שָׁלַח (H7971)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׁלַח (H7971) 'sending'.
יָדִ֖יmy handN c · יָד (H3027)Construct chain (genitival)יָד (H3027) 'my hand'.
בִּמְשִׁ֣יחַthe anointedprep + N com m sg constr · מָשִׁיחַ (H4899)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָשִׁיחַ (H4899) 'the anointed'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וְ֠עַתָּהand nowconj וְ + art · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'and now'.
קַחtakeQal impv 2ms · לָקַח (H3947)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeלָקַח (H3947) 'take'.
נָ֨אpleaseparticle · נָא (H4994)Particle or relational elementנָא (H4994) 'please'.
אֶֽת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
הַחֲנִ֜יתjavelinart + N com f sg abs · חֲנִית (H2595)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲנִית (H2595) 'javelin'.
אֲשֶׁ֧רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
מראשתוat his headN c · מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763)Construct chain (genitival)מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763) 'at his head'.
מְרַאֲשֹׁתָ֛יוat his headN c · מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763)Construct chain (genitival)מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763) 'at his head'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
צַפַּ֥חַתcruseN c · צַפַּחַת (H6835)Construct chain (genitival)צַפַּחַת (H6835) 'cruse'.
הַמַּ֖יִםthe watersart + N com m pl abs · מַיִם (H4325)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַיִם (H4325) 'the waters'.
וְנֵ֥לֲכָהand let us goconj וְ + Qal impf 1cp · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָלַךְ (H3212) 'and let us go'.
לָּֽנוּto usprep + sfx 1cpParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to us'.
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וַיִּקַּח֩ דָּוִ֨ד אֶֽת הַחֲנִ֜ית וְאֶת צַפַּ֤חַת הַמַּ֨יִם֙ מֵרַאֲשֹׁתֵ֣י שָׁא֔וּל וַיֵּלְכ֖וּ לָהֶ֑ם וְאֵ֣ין רֹאֶה֩ וְאֵ֨ין יוֹדֵ֜עַ וְאֵ֣ין מֵקִ֗יץ כִּ֤י כֻלָּם֙ יְשֵׁנִ֔ים כִּ֚י תַּרְדֵּמַ֣ת יְהוָ֔ה נָפְלָ֖ה עֲלֵיהֶֽם

So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw , nor knew , neither awaked: for they all asleep; because a deep sleep from YHWH was fallen upon them.

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· 25 words
וַיִּקַּח֩and he tookconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · לָקַח (H3947)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceלָקַח (H3947) 'and he took'.
דָּוִ֨דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
אֶֽת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
הַחֲנִ֜יתjavelinart + N com f sg abs · חֲנִית (H2595)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲנִית (H2595) 'javelin'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
צַפַּ֤חַתcruseN c · צַפַּחַת (H6835)Construct chain (genitival)צַפַּחַת (H6835) 'cruse'.
הַמַּ֨יִם֙the watersart + N com m pl abs · מַיִם (H4325)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַיִם (H4325) 'the waters'.
מֵרַאֲשֹׁתֵ֣יbolsterN c · רַאֲשֹׁת (H7226)Construct chain (genitival)רַאֲשֹׁת (H7226) 'bolster'.
שָׁא֔וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
וַיֵּלְכ֖וּand they wentconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3mp · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהָלַךְ (H3212) 'and they went'.
לָהֶ֑םto themprep + sfx 3mpParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to them'.
וְאֵ֣יןand there is noconj וְ + neg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'and there is no'.
רֹאֶה֩seeQal ptc ms · רָאָה (H7200)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרָאָה (H7200) 'see'.
וְאֵ֨יןand there is noconj וְ + neg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'and there is no'.
יוֹדֵ֜עַshall it be knownQal ptc ms · יָדַע (H3045)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorיָדַע (H3045) 'shall it be known'.
וְאֵ֣יןand there is noconj וְ + neg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'and there is no'.
מֵקִ֗יץariseHiphil ptc ms · קוּץ (H6974)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorקוּץ (H6974) 'arise'.
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
כֻלָּם֙all of themN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all of them'.
יְשֵׁנִ֔יםand grow long settledAdj · יָשַׁן (H3462)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָשַׁן (H3462) 'and grow long settled'.
כִּ֚יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
תַּרְדֵּמַ֣תand a deep sleepN c · תַּרְדֵּמָה (H8639)Construct chain (genitival)תַּרְדֵּמָה (H8639) 'and a deep sleep'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
נָפְלָ֖הfellQal perf 3fs · נָפַל (H5307)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actנָפַל (H5307) 'fell'.
עֲלֵיהֶֽםupon themprep + sfx 3mp · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'upon them'.
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וַיַּעֲבֹ֤ר דָּוִד֙ הָעֵ֔בֶר וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד עַל רֹאשׁ הָהָ֖ר מֵֽרָחֹ֑ק רַ֥ב הַמָּק֖וֹם בֵּינֵיהֶֽם

Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space between them:

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he passed on'.
Word-by-word analysis· 11 words
וַיַּעֲבֹ֤רand he passed onconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · עָבַר (H5674)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceעָבַר (H5674) 'and he passed on'.
דָּוִד֙DavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
הָעֵ֔בֶרbeyondart + N com m sg abs · עֵבֶר (H5676)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עֵבֶר (H5676) 'beyond'.
וַיַּעֲמֹ֥דand he stoodconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · עָמַד (H5975)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceעָמַד (H5975) 'and he stood'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
רֹאשׁthe head ofN c · רֹאשׁ (H7218)Construct chain (genitival)רֹאשׁ (H7218) 'the head of'.
הָהָ֖רthe mountainart + N com m sg abs · הַר (H2022)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הַר (H2022) 'the mountain'.
מֵֽרָחֹ֑קfrom afarprep + Adj · רָחוֹק (H7350)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רָחוֹק (H7350) 'from afar'.
רַ֥בgreatAdj · רַב (H7227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַב (H7227) 'great'.
הַמָּק֖וֹםthe placeart + N com m sg abs · מָקוֹם (H4725)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָקוֹם (H4725) 'the place'.
בֵּינֵיהֶֽםbetweenprep + sfx 3mp · בֵּין (H996)Particle or relational elementבֵּין (H996) 'between'.
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וַיִּקְרָ֨א דָוִ֜ד אֶל הָעָ֗ם וְאֶל אַבְנֵ֤ר בֶּן נֵר֙ לֵאמֹ֔ר הֲל֥וֹא תַעֲנֶ֖ה אַבְנֵ֑ר וַיַּ֤עַן אַבְנֵר֙ וַיֹּ֔אמֶר מִ֥י אַתָּ֖ה קָרָ֥אתָ אֶל הַמֶּֽלֶךְ

And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest you not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who you criest to the king?

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he called'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 words
וַיִּקְרָ֨אand he calledconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · קָרָא (H7121)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceקָרָא (H7121) 'and he called'.
דָוִ֜דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
הָעָ֗םthe peopleart + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'the people'.
וְאֶלand toconj וְ + prep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'and to'.
אַבְנֵ֤רAbnerN · אַבְנֵר (H74)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַבְנֵר (H74) 'Abner'.
בֶּןson ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'son of'.
נֵר֙NerN · נֵר (H5369)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נֵר (H5369) 'Ner'.
לֵאמֹ֔רsayingprep + Qal inf constr · אָמַר (H559)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementאָמַר (H559) 'saying'.
הֲל֥וֹאis it notinterrog. + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'is it not'.
תַעֲנֶ֖הyou shall testifyQal impf 2ms · עָנָה (H6030)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָנָה (H6030) 'you shall testify'.
אַבְנֵ֑רAbnerN · אַבְנֵר (H74)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַבְנֵר (H74) 'Abner'.
וַיַּ֤עַןand answeredconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · עָנָה (H6030)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceעָנָה (H6030) 'and answered'.
אַבְנֵר֙AbnerN · אַבְנֵר (H74)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַבְנֵר (H74) 'Abner'.
וַיֹּ֔אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
מִ֥יwhointerrog. · מִי (H4310)Particle or relational elementמִי (H4310) 'who'.
אַתָּ֖הyoupron 2ms · אַתָּה (H859)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַתָּה (H859) 'you'.
קָרָ֥אתָand he calledQal perf 2ms · קָרָא (H7121)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actקָרָא (H7121) 'and he called'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
הַמֶּֽלֶךְthe kingart + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'the king'.
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וַיֹּאמֶר֩ דָּוִ֨ד אֶל אַבְנֵ֜ר הֲלוֹא אִ֣ישׁ אַתָּ֗ה וּמִ֤י כָמ֨וֹךָ֙ בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל וְלָ֨מָּה֙ לֹ֣א שָׁמַ֔רְתָּ אֶל אֲדֹנֶ֖יךָ הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ כִּי בָא֙ אַחַ֣ד הָעָ֔ם לְהַשְׁחִ֖ית אֶת הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ אֲדֹנֶֽיךָ

And David said to Abner, not you a man? and who like to you in Israel? wherefore then have you not kept your lord the king? for there came one of the people in to destroy the king your lord.

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· 24 words
וַיֹּאמֶר֩and he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
דָּוִ֨דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
אַבְנֵ֜רAbnerN · אַבְנֵר (H74)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַבְנֵר (H74) 'Abner'.
הֲלוֹאis it notinterrog. + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'is it not'.
אִ֣ישׁa manN c · אִישׁ (H376)Construct chain (genitival)אִישׁ (H376) 'a man'.
אַתָּ֗הyoupron 2ms · אַתָּה (H859)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַתָּה (H859) 'you'.
וּמִ֤יand whoconj וְ + interrog. · מִי (H4310)Particle or relational elementמִי (H4310) 'and who'.
כָמ֨וֹךָ֙like youprep + sfx 2ms · כְּמוֹ (H3644)Particle or relational elementכְּמוֹ (H3644) 'like you'.
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔לin Israelprep + N proper · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'in Israel'.
וְלָ֨מָּה֙and whyconj וְ + prep + interrog. · מָה (H4100)Particle or relational elementמָה (H4100) 'and why'.
לֹ֣אnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
שָׁמַ֔רְתָּand you shall keepQal perf 2ms · שָׁמַר (H8104)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁמַר (H8104) 'and you shall keep'.
אֶלtoprep · אֶל (H413)Particle or relational elementאֶל (H413) 'to'.
אֲדֹנֶ֖יךָyour masterN c · אָדוֹן (H113)Construct chain (genitival)אָדוֹן (H113) 'your master'.
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְthe kingart + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'the king'.
כִּיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
בָא֙cameQal perf 3ms · בּוֹא (H935)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actבּוֹא (H935) 'came'.
אַחַ֣דoneAdj · אֶחָד (H259)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶחָד (H259) 'one'.
הָעָ֔םthe peopleart + N com m sg abs · עַם (H5971)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַם (H5971) 'the people'.
לְהַשְׁחִ֖יתto destroyprep + Hiphil inf constr · שָׁחַת (H7843)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׁחַת (H7843) 'to destroy'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
הַמֶּ֥לֶךְthe kingart + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'the king'.
אֲדֹנֶֽיךָyour masterN c · אָדוֹן (H113)Construct chain (genitival)אָדוֹן (H113) 'your master'.
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לֹא ט֞וֹב הַדָּבָ֣ר הַזֶּה֮ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשִׂיתָ֒ חַי יְהוָ֗ה כִּ֤י בְנֵי מָ֨וֶת֙ אַתֶּ֔ם אֲשֶׁ֧ר לֹֽא שְׁמַרְתֶּ֛ם עַל אֲדֹנֵיכֶ֖ם עַל מְשִׁ֣יחַ יְהוָ֑ה וְעַתָּ֣ה רְאֵ֗ה אֵֽי חֲנִ֥ית הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ וְאֶת צַפַּ֥חַת הַמַּ֖יִם אֲשֶׁ֥ר מראשתו מְרַאֲשֹׁתָֽיו

This thing not good that you have done. YHWH liveth, you worthy to die, because you have not kept your master, YHWH's anointed. And now see where the king's spear , and the cruse of water that at his bolster.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'you have done'.
Word-by-word analysis· 31 words
לֹאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
ט֞וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
הַדָּבָ֣רthe wordart + N com m sg abs · דָּבָר (H1697)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּבָר (H1697) 'the word'.
הַזֶּה֮thisart + dem. pron xms · זֶה (H2088)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זֶה (H2088) 'this'.
אֲשֶׁ֣רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
עָשִׂיתָ֒you have doneQal perf 2ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָשָׂה (H6213) 'you have done'.
חַיaliveAdj · חַי (H2416)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חַי (H2416) 'alive'.
יְהוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
בְנֵיthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
מָ֨וֶת֙the death ofN c · מָוֶת (H4194)Construct chain (genitival)מָוֶת (H4194) 'the death of'.
אַתֶּ֔םyoupron 2mp · אַתָּה (H859)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַתָּה (H859) 'you'.
אֲשֶׁ֧רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
לֹֽאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
שְׁמַרְתֶּ֛םyou have keptQal perf 2mp · שָׁמַר (H8104)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁמַר (H8104) 'you have kept'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
אֲדֹנֵיכֶ֖םmy lordN c · אָדוֹן (H113)Construct chain (genitival)אָדוֹן (H113) 'my lord'.
עַלonprep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'on'.
מְשִׁ֣יחַthe anointedN c · מָשִׁיחַ (H4899)Construct chain (genitival)מָשִׁיחַ (H4899) 'the anointed'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וְעַתָּ֣הand nowconj וְ + art · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'and now'.
רְאֵ֗הseeQal impv 2ms · רָאָה (H7200)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeרָאָה (H7200) 'see'.
אֵֽיwhereinterrog. · אֵי (H335)Particle or relational elementאֵי (H335) 'where'.
חֲנִ֥יתjavelinN c · חֲנִית (H2595)Construct chain (genitival)חֲנִית (H2595) 'javelin'.
הַמֶּ֛לֶךְthe kingart + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'the king'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
צַפַּ֥חַתcruseN c · צַפַּחַת (H6835)Construct chain (genitival)צַפַּחַת (H6835) 'cruse'.
הַמַּ֖יִםthe watersart + N com m pl abs · מַיִם (H4325)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מַיִם (H4325) 'the waters'.
אֲשֶׁ֥רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
מראשתוat his headN c · מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763)Construct chain (genitival)מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763) 'at his head'.
מְרַאֲשֹׁתָֽיוat his headN c · מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763)Construct chain (genitival)מְרַאֲשׁוֹת (H4763) 'at his head'.
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וַיַּכֵּ֤ר שָׁאוּל֙ אֶת ק֣וֹל דָּוִ֔ד וַיֹּ֕אמֶר הֲקוֹלְךָ֥ זֶ֖ה בְּנִ֣י דָוִ֑ד וַיֹּ֣אמֶר דָּוִ֔ד קוֹלִ֖י אֲדֹנִ֥י הַמֶּֽלֶךְ

And Saul knew David's voice, and said, this your voice, my son David? And David said, my voice, my lord, O king.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and recognized'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 15 words
וַיַּכֵּ֤רand recognizedconj וְ + Hiphil wayyiqtol 3ms · נָכַר (H5234)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceנָכַר (H5234) 'and recognized'.
שָׁאוּל֙ShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
ק֣וֹלthe sound ofN c · קוֹל (H6963)Construct chain (genitival)קוֹל (H6963) 'the sound of'.
דָּוִ֔דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
וַיֹּ֕אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
הֲקוֹלְךָ֥to the voice ofinterrog. + N com m sg constr + sfx 2ms · קוֹל (H6963)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קוֹל (H6963) 'to the voice of'.
זֶ֖הthisdem. pron xms · זֶה (H2088)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זֶה (H2088) 'this'.
בְּנִ֣יthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
דָוִ֑דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
וַיֹּ֣אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
דָּוִ֔דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
קוֹלִ֖יmy voiceN c · קוֹל (H6963)Construct chain (genitival)קוֹל (H6963) 'my voice'.
אֲדֹנִ֥יmy lordN c · אָדוֹן (H113)Construct chain (genitival)אָדוֹן (H113) 'my lord'.
הַמֶּֽלֶךְthe kingart + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'the king'.
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וַיֹּ֕אמֶר לָ֥מָּה זֶּ֛ה אֲדֹנִ֥י רֹדֵ֖ף אַחֲרֵ֣י עַבְדּ֑וֹ כִּ֚י מֶ֣ה עָשִׂ֔יתִי וּמַה בְּיָדִ֖י רָעָֽה

And he said, Wherefore does my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil in mine hand?

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· 13 words
וַיֹּ֕אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
לָ֥מָּהwhyprep + interrog. · מָה (H4100)Particle or relational elementמָה (H4100) 'why'.
זֶּ֛הthisdem. pron xms · זֶה (H2088)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זֶה (H2088) 'this'.
אֲדֹנִ֥יmy lordN c · אָדוֹן (H113)Construct chain (genitival)אָדוֹן (H113) 'my lord'.
רֹדֵ֖ףpursuingQal ptc ms · רָדַף (H7291)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorרָדַף (H7291) 'pursuing'.
אַחֲרֵ֣יafterprep · אַחַר (H310)Particle or relational elementאַחַר (H310) 'after'.
עַבְדּ֑וֹhis servantN c · עֶבֶד (H5650)Construct chain (genitival)עֶבֶד (H5650) 'his servant'.
כִּ֚יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
מֶ֣הwhatinterrog. · מָה (H4100)Particle or relational elementמָה (H4100) 'what'.
עָשִׂ֔יתִיI have doneQal perf 1cs · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָשָׂה (H6213) 'I have done'.
וּמַהand whatconj וְ + interrog. · מָה (H4100)Particle or relational elementמָה (H4100) 'and what'.
בְּיָדִ֖יin my handprep + N com c sg constr + sfx 1cs · יָד (H3027)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָד (H3027) 'in my hand'.
רָעָֽהevilN c · רַע (H7451)Construct chain (genitival)רַע (H7451) 'evil'.
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וְעַתָּ֗ה יִֽשְׁמַֽע נָא֙ אֲדֹנִ֣י הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ אֵ֖ת דִּבְרֵ֣י עַבְדּ֑וֹ אִם יְהוָ֞ה הֱסִֽיתְךָ֥ בִי֙ יָרַ֣ח מִנְחָ֔ה וְאִ֣ם בְּנֵ֣י הָאָדָ֗ם אֲרוּרִ֥ים הֵם֙ לִפְנֵ֣י יְהוָ֔ה כִּֽי גֵרְשׁ֣וּנִי הַיּ֗וֹם מֵהִסְתַּפֵּ֜חַ בְּנַחֲלַ֤ת יְהוָה֙ לֵאמֹ֔ר לֵ֥ךְ עֲבֹ֖ד אֱלֹהִ֥ים אֲחֵרִֽים

Now therefore, I pray you, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If YHWH have stirred you up against me, let him accept an offering: but if the children of men, cursed they before YHWH; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of YHWH, saying, Go, serve other gods.

Jussive — volitional
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'will listen/obey'.
Word-by-word analysis· 32 words
וְעַתָּ֗הand nowconj וְ + art · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'and now'.
יִֽשְׁמַֽעwill listen/obeyQal jussive 3ms · שָׁמַע (H8085)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalשָׁמַע (H8085) 'will listen/obey'.
נָא֙pleaseparticle · נָא (H4994)Particle or relational elementנָא (H4994) 'please'.
אֲדֹנִ֣יmy lordN c · אָדוֹן (H113)Construct chain (genitival)אָדוֹן (H113) 'my lord'.
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְthe kingart + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'the king'.
אֵ֖ת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
דִּבְרֵ֣יthe words ofN c · דָּבָר (H1697)Construct chain (genitival)דָּבָר (H1697) 'the words of'.
עַבְדּ֑וֹhis servantN c · עֶבֶד (H5650)Construct chain (genitival)עֶבֶד (H5650) 'his servant'.
אִםifconj וְ · אִם (H518)Particle or relational elementאִם (H518) 'if'.
יְהוָ֞הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
הֱסִֽיתְךָ֥entices youHiphil perf 3ms + sfx 2ms · סוּת (H5496)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actסוּת (H5496) 'entices you'.
בִי֙against meprep + sfx 1csParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'against me'.
יָרַ֣חthey smellHiphil impf 3ms · רוּחַ (H7306)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרוּחַ (H7306) 'they smell'.
מִנְחָ֔הa grain offeringN c · מִנְחָה (H4503)Construct chain (genitival)מִנְחָה (H4503) 'a grain offering'.
וְאִ֣םand ifconj וְ + conj וְ · אִם (H518)Particle or relational elementאִם (H518) 'and if'.
בְּנֵ֣יthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
הָאָדָ֗םthe humanart + N com m sg abs · אָדָם (H120)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אָדָם (H120) 'the human'.
אֲרוּרִ֥יםcursedQal ptc mp · אָרוּר (H779)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorאָרוּר (H779) 'cursed'.
הֵם֙theypron 3mp · הֵמָּה (H1992)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הֵמָּה (H1992) 'they'.
לִפְנֵ֣יbeforeprep + N com c pl constr · פָּנִים (H6440)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פָּנִים (H6440) 'before'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
גֵרְשׁ֣וּנִיand he drove outPiel perf 3cp + sfx 1cs · גָּרַשׁ (H1644)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actגָּרַשׁ (H1644) 'and he drove out'.
הַיּ֗וֹםtodayart + N com m sg abs · יוֹם (H3117)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יוֹם (H3117) 'today'.
מֵהִסְתַּפֵּ֜חַfromprep + Hithpael inf constr · סָפַח (H5596)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementסָפַח (H5596) 'from'.
בְּנַחֲלַ֤תto the inheritance ofprep + N com f sg constr · נַחֲלָה (H5159)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נַחֲלָה (H5159) 'to the inheritance of'.
יְהוָה֙YHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
לֵאמֹ֔רsayingprep + Qal inf constr · אָמַר (H559)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementאָמַר (H559) 'saying'.
לֵ֥ךְgoQal impv 2ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַךְ (H3212) 'go'.
עֲבֹ֖דhas been workedQal impv 2ms · עָבַד (H5647)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeעָבַד (H5647) 'has been worked'.
אֱלֹהִ֥יםGodN c · אֱלֹהִים (H430)Construct chain (genitival)אֱלֹהִים (H430) 'God'.
אֲחֵרִֽיםotherAdj · אַחֵר (H312)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַחֵר (H312) 'other'.
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וְעַתָּ֗ה אַל יִפֹּ֤ל דָּֽמִי֙ אַ֔רְצָה מִנֶּ֖גֶד פְּנֵ֣י יְהוָ֑ה כִּֽי יָצָ֞א מֶ֣לֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל לְבַקֵּשׁ֙ אֶת פַּרְעֹ֣שׁ אֶחָ֔ד כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר יִרְדֹּ֥ף הַקֹּרֵ֖א בֶּהָרִֽים

Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of YHWH: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one does hunt a partridge in the mountains.

Jussive — volitional
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Jussive — volitional. Lead predicate is 'it falls'.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 words
וְעַתָּ֗הand nowconj וְ + art · עַתָּה (H6258)Particle or relational elementעַתָּה (H6258) 'and now'.
אַלdo notneg. · אַל (H408)Particle or relational elementאַל (H408) 'do not'.
יִפֹּ֤לit fallsQal jussive 3ms · נָפַל (H5307)Predicate verb (jussive)→ Jussive: volitionalנָפַל (H5307) 'it falls'.
דָּֽמִי֙blood ofN c · דָּם (H1818)Construct chain (genitival)דָּם (H1818) 'blood of'.
אַ֔רְצָהto the groundN c · אֶרֶץ (H776)Construct chain (genitival)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'to the ground'.
מִנֶּ֖גֶדat a distanceprep + prep · נֶגֶד (H5048)Particle or relational elementנֶגֶד (H5048) 'at a distance'.
פְּנֵ֣יthe face ofN c · פָּנִים (H6440)Construct chain (genitival)פָּנִים (H6440) 'the face of'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
יָצָ֞אone going out (to)Qal perf 3ms · יָצָא (H3318)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actיָצָא (H3318) 'one going out (to)'.
מֶ֣לֶךְking ofN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
לְבַקֵּשׁ֙seekingprep + Piel inf constr · בִּקֵּשׁ (H1245)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementבִּקֵּשׁ (H1245) 'seeking'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
פַּרְעֹ֣שׁfleaN c · פַּרְעֹשׁ (H6550)Construct chain (genitival)פַּרְעֹשׁ (H6550) 'flea'.
אֶחָ֔דoneAdj · אֶחָד (H259)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶחָד (H259) 'one'.
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛רjust asprep + rel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'just as'.
יִרְדֹּ֥ףpursueQal impf 3ms · רָדַף (H7291)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָדַף (H7291) 'pursue'.
הַקֹּרֵ֖אpartridge. See alsoart + N com m sg abs · קֹרֵא (H7124)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קֹרֵא (H7124) 'partridge. See also'.
בֶּהָרִֽיםthe mountainprep + art + N com m pl abs · הַר (H2022)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)הַר (H2022) 'the mountain'.
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וַיֹּאמֶר֩ שָׁא֨וּל חָטָ֜אתִי שׁ֣וּב בְּנִֽי דָוִ֗ד כִּ֠י לֹֽא אָרַ֤ע לְךָ֙ ע֔וֹד תַּ֠חַת אֲשֶׁ֨ר יָקְרָ֥ה נַפְשִׁ֛י בְּעֵינֶ֖יךָ הַיּ֣וֹם הַזֶּ֑ה הִנֵּ֥ה הִסְכַּ֛לְתִּי וָאֶשְׁגֶּ֖ה הַרְבֵּ֥ה מְאֹֽד

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do you harm, because my soul was precious in your eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

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· 23 words
וַיֹּאמֶר֩and he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
שָׁא֨וּלShaulN · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'Shaul'.
חָטָ֜אתִיI have sinnedQal perf 1cs · חָטָא (H2398)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָטָא (H2398) 'I have sinned'.
שׁ֣וּבreturnQal impv 2ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeשׁוּב (H7725) 'return'.
בְּנִֽיthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
דָוִ֗דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
כִּ֠יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
לֹֽאnotneg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'not'.
אָרַ֤עwill begrudgeHiphil impf 1cs · רָעַע (H7489)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָעַע (H7489) 'will begrudge'.
לְךָ֙to youprep + sfx 2msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to you'.
ע֔וֹדagainart · עוֹד (H5750)Particle or relational elementעוֹד (H5750) 'again'.
תַּ֠חַתunderprep · תַּחַת (H8478)Particle or relational elementתַּחַת (H8478) 'under'.
אֲשֶׁ֨רthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
יָקְרָ֥הbe (make) preciousQal perf 3fs · יָקַר (H3365)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actיָקַר (H3365) 'be (make) precious'.
נַפְשִׁ֛יmy soulN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'my soul'.
בְּעֵינֶ֖יךָin your eyesprep + N com c du constr + sfx 2ms · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'in your eyes'.
הַיּ֣וֹםtodayart + N com m sg abs · יוֹם (H3117)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יוֹם (H3117) 'today'.
הַזֶּ֑הthisart + dem. pron xms · זֶה (H2088)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זֶה (H2088) 'this'.
הִנֵּ֥הbeholdadv. · הִנֵּה (H2009)Particle or relational elementהִנֵּה (H2009) 'behold'.
הִסְכַּ֛לְתִּיyou acted foolishlyHiphil perf 1cs · סָכַל (H5528)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actסָכַל (H5528) 'you acted foolishly'.
וָאֶשְׁגֶּ֖הwho misleadsconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 1cs · הִשְׁגָּה (H7686)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהִשְׁגָּה (H7686) 'who misleads'.
הַרְבֵּ֥הgreatlyHiphil inf abs · רָבָה (H7235)Infinitive absolute→ Infinitive absolute: emphasis or attendant actionרָבָה (H7235) 'greatly'.
מְאֹֽדveryart · מְאֹד (H3966)Particle or relational elementמְאֹד (H3966) 'very'.
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וַיַּ֤עַן דָּוִד֙ וַיֹּ֔אמֶר הִנֵּ֖ה החנית חֲנִ֣ית הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ וְיַעֲבֹ֛ר אֶחָ֥ד מֵֽהַנְּעָרִ֖ים וְיִקָּחֶֽהָ

And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and answered'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 11 words
וַיַּ֤עַןand answeredconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · עָנָה (H6030)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceעָנָה (H6030) 'and answered'.
דָּוִד֙DavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
וַיֹּ֔אמֶרand he saidconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · אָמַר (H559)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceאָמַר (H559) 'and he said'.
הִנֵּ֖הbeholdadv. · הִנֵּה (H2009)Particle or relational elementהִנֵּה (H2009) 'behold'.
החניתjavelinart + N com f sg abs · חֲנִית (H2595)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חֲנִית (H2595) 'javelin'.
חֲנִ֣יתjavelinN c · חֲנִית (H2595)Construct chain (genitival)חֲנִית (H2595) 'javelin'.
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְthe kingart + N com m sg abs · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'the king'.
וְיַעֲבֹ֛רand he passed onconj וְ + Qal impf 3ms · עָבַר (H5674)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָבַר (H5674) 'and he passed on'.
אֶחָ֥דoneAdj · אֶחָד (H259)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶחָד (H259) 'one'.
מֵֽהַנְּעָרִ֖יםthe boyprep + art + N com m pl abs · נַעַר (H5288)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נַעַר (H5288) 'the boy'.
וְיִקָּחֶֽהָand take itconj וְ + Qal impf 3ms + sfx 3fs · לָקַח (H3947)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalלָקַח (H3947) 'and take it'.
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וַֽיהוָה֙ יָשִׁ֣יב לָאִ֔ישׁ אֶת צִדְקָת֖וֹ וְאֶת אֱמֻנָת֑וֹ אֲשֶׁר֩ נְתָנְךָ֨ יְהוָ֤ה הַיּוֹם֙ בְּיָ֔ד וְלֹ֣א אָבִ֔יתִי לִשְׁלֹ֥חַ יָדִ֖י בִּמְשִׁ֥יחַ יְהוָֽה

YHWH render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for YHWH delivered you into hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against YHWH's anointed.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'he shall refund'.
Word-by-word analysis· 18 words
וַֽיהוָה֙and YHWHconj וְ + N proper · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'and YHWH'.
יָשִׁ֣יבhe shall refundHiphil impf 3ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalשׁוּב (H7725) 'he shall refund'.
לָאִ֔ישׁto a manprep + art + N com m sg abs · אִישׁ (H376)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אִישׁ (H376) 'to a man'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
צִדְקָת֖וֹrighteousnessN c · צְדָקָה (H6666)Construct chain (genitival)צְדָקָה (H6666) 'righteousness'.
וְאֶתand [obj]conj וְ + obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) 'and [obj]'.
אֱמֻנָת֑וֹfaithfulnessN c · אֱמוּנָה (H530)Construct chain (genitival)אֱמוּנָה (H530) 'faithfulness'.
אֲשֶׁר֩thatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
נְתָנְךָ֨is givingQal perf 3ms + sfx 2ms · נָתַן (H5414)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actנָתַן (H5414) 'is giving'.
יְהוָ֤הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
הַיּוֹם֙todayart + N com m sg abs · יוֹם (H3117)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יוֹם (H3117) 'today'.
בְּיָ֔דby the hand ofprep + N com c sg abs · יָד (H3027)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָד (H3027) 'by the hand of'.
וְלֹ֣אand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
אָבִ֔יתִיI was willingQal perf 1cs · אָבָה (H14)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actאָבָה (H14) 'I was willing'.
לִשְׁלֹ֥חַto let goprep + Qal inf constr · שָׁלַח (H7971)Infinitive construct→ Infinitive construct: purpose, result, or complementשָׁלַח (H7971) 'to let go'.
יָדִ֖יmy handN c · יָד (H3027)Construct chain (genitival)יָד (H3027) 'my hand'.
בִּמְשִׁ֥יחַthe anointedprep + N com m sg constr · מָשִׁיחַ (H4899)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָשִׁיחַ (H4899) 'the anointed'.
יְהוָֽהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
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וְהִנֵּ֗ה כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר גָּדְלָ֧ה נַפְשְׁךָ֛ הַיּ֥וֹם הַזֶּ֖ה בְּעֵינָ֑י כֵּ֣ן תִּגְדַּ֤ל נַפְשִׁי֙ בְּעֵינֵ֣י יְהוָ֔ה וְיַצִּלֵ֖נִי מִכָּל צָרָֽה

And, behold, as your life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of YHWH, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

Qatal — perfective or stative predication
Presentative hinneh, putting a new scene or surprise on stage. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'has grown great'.
Word-by-word analysis· 15 words
וְהִנֵּ֗הand beholdconj וְ + adv. · הִנֵּה (H2009)Particle or relational elementהִנֵּה (H2009) 'and behold'.
כַּאֲשֶׁ֨רjust asprep + rel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'just as'.
גָּדְלָ֧הhas grown greatQal perf 3fs · גָּדַל (H1431)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actגָּדַל (H1431) 'has grown great'.
נַפְשְׁךָ֛your soulN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'your soul'.
הַיּ֥וֹםtodayart + N com m sg abs · יוֹם (H3117)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יוֹם (H3117) 'today'.
הַזֶּ֖הthisart + dem. pron xms · זֶה (H2088)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זֶה (H2088) 'this'.
בְּעֵינָ֑יin the eyes ofprep + N com c du constr + sfx 1cs · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'in the eyes of'.
כֵּ֣ןsoadv. · כֵּן (H3651)Particle or relational elementכֵּן (H3651) 'so'.
תִּגְדַּ֤לand he grewQal impf 3fs · גָּדַל (H1431)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalגָּדַל (H1431) 'and he grew'.
נַפְשִׁי֙my soulN c · נֶפֶשׁ (H5315)Construct chain (genitival)נֶפֶשׁ (H5315) 'my soul'.
בְּעֵינֵ֣יin the eyes ofprep + N com c du constr · עַיִן (H5869)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עַיִן (H5869) 'in the eyes of'.
יְהוָ֔הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וְיַצִּלֵ֖נִיand he delivered meconj וְ + Hiphil impf 3ms + sfx 1cs · נָצַל (H5337)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָצַל (H5337) 'and he delivered me'.
מִכָּלfrom allprep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'from all'.
צָרָֽהand troublesN c · צָרָה (H6869)Construct chain (genitival)צָרָה (H6869) 'and troubles'.
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וַיֹּ֨אמֶר שָׁא֜וּל אֶל דָּוִ֗ד בָּר֤וּךְ אַתָּה֙ בְּנִ֣י דָוִ֔ד גַּ֚ם עָשֹׂ֣ה תַעֲשֶׂ֔ה וְגַ֖ם יָכֹ֣ל תּוּכָ֑ל וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ דָּוִד֙ לְדַרְכּ֔וֹ וְשָׁא֖וּל שָׁ֥ב לִמְקוֹמֽוֹ

Then Saul said to David, Blessed you, my son David: you shall both do great , and also shall still prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.

Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Narrative wayyiqtol — foregrounded sequential action. Lead predicate is 'and he said'. Closes the chapter. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 20 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'.
דָּוִ֗דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
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'.
בְּנִ֣יthe sons ofN c · בֵּן (H1121)Construct chain (genitival)בֵּן (H1121) 'the sons of'.
דָוִ֔דDavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
גַּ֚םalsoparticle · גַּם (H1571)Particle or relational elementגַּם (H1571) 'also'.
עָשֹׂ֣הhe didQal inf abs · עָשָׂה (H6213)Infinitive absolute→ Infinitive absolute: emphasis or attendant actionעָשָׂה (H6213) 'he did'.
תַעֲשֶׂ֔הyou shall makeQal impf 2ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalעָשָׂה (H6213) 'you shall make'.
וְגַ֖םand alsoconj וְ + particle · גַּם (H1571)Particle or relational elementגַּם (H1571) 'and also'.
יָכֹ֣לwas ableQal inf abs · יָכֹל (H3201)Infinitive absolute→ Infinitive absolute: emphasis or attendant actionיָכֹל (H3201) 'was able'.
תּוּכָ֑לyou mayQal impf 2ms · יָכֹל (H3201)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalיָכֹל (H3201) 'you may'.
וַיֵּ֤לֶךְand he wentconj וְ + Qal wayyiqtol 3ms · הָלַךְ (H3212)Predicate verb (wayyiqtol of narrative sequence)→ Wayyiqtol: foregrounded narrative advanceהָלַךְ (H3212) 'and he went'.
דָּוִד֙DavidN · דָּוִד (H1732)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דָּוִד (H1732) 'David'.
לְדַרְכּ֔וֹon his wayprep + N com c sg constr + sfx 3ms · דֶּרֶךְ (H1870)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דֶּרֶךְ (H1870) 'on his way'.
וְשָׁא֖וּלand Saulconj וְ + N proper · שָׁאוּל (H7586)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁאוּל (H7586) 'and Saul'.
שָׁ֥בreturn!Qal perf 3ms · שׁוּב (H7725)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשׁוּב (H7725) 'return!'.
לִמְקוֹמֽוֹthe placeprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 3ms · מָקוֹם (H4725)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָקוֹם (H4725) 'the place'.