1 Kings 12

^I “Rehoboam” = Rechabam. From rachab (to grow wide or enlarge in a literal or figurative sense; extend, relieve, rejoice, or speak boldly) + am (people, folk, nation; also troops or attendants; used figuratively for a flock); {from amam (to darken, hide, associate; creating shadows by huddling together)}. This is Rehoboam, meaning “a people are enlarged” or “people of width” or “enlarges the people.” See https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Rehoboam.html
^II “went” = halak. This is go, come, walk. It is walk literally and figuratively and includes people and animals. It can be used figuratively for one’s moral life – how we walk according to God’s way or against it. It can also refer to the walk of life as in the course one’s life takes, the choices we make, etc.
^III “Shechem” = Shekem. From the same as shekem (shoulder, neck, or some other place that bears burdens; figuratively, the spur of a hill, or one’s allotted portion); from shakam (to rise early, begin work early; properly, this is leaning one’s shoulder or back into a load or a burden; also, loading an animal for work). This is Shechem, meaning “ridge.”

^IV “all” = kol. From kalal (to complete). This is all or every.
^V “Israel” = Yisrael. From sarah (to persist, exert oneself, contend, persevere, wrestle, prevail) + El (God or god). This is Israel, meaning God strives or one who strives with God; new name for Jacob and for his offspring. This refers to the people and to the land.
^VI “come” = bo. This is to enter, come in, advance, fulfill, bring offerings, enter to worship, attack. It can also have a sexual connotation.
^VII “make…king” = malak. To be or become king or queen, to rise to the throne, to be crowned. By implication, to take counsel. This word may be from the Hebrew word for king “melek” or vice versa.

^VIII {untranslated} = hayah. This is to be or become, to happen.
^IX “Jeroboam” = Yarobam. Related to ‘Rehoboam” in v1. From rabab (to be or become much or many, multiply) + am (see note I above) OR from rib (properly to toss or grapple; used figuratively to mean wrangling and so for arguments, complaints, or disputes; used in a legal setting for pleading or defending a case) + am (see above). This is Jeroboam, a name meaning “the people increase” or “the people will contend” or “whose people are countless.” See https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Jeroboam.html
^X “son” = ben. From banah (to build or obtain children). This is son, age, child. It is son in a literal or figurative sense.
^XI “Nebat” = Nebat. From nabat (to behold, look at intently, consider, or scan; to have respect or regard someone favorably). This is Nebat, meaning “regard” or “look” or “aspect.” See https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Nebat.html

^XII “heard” = shama. This is to hear, call, consent, or consider. It implies listening intelligently, giving attention, and, because of these two factors, obedience and action are often implied.
^XIII “still” = od. From ud (to admonish, repeat, duplicate, testify, restore, record, relieve). This is still, yet, again, more.
^XIV “Egypt” = Mitsrayim. Perhaps from matsor (besieged or fortified place, bulwark, entrenchment; something hemmed in; a siege or distress or fastness); from tsur (to confine, besiege, to cramp). This is Egypt.
^XV “fled” = barach. This is to flee, drive away, hurry, to bolt.

^XVI “from” = paneh. From panah (to turn, face, appear). This is face in a literal or figurative sense. It could be face, presence, anger, respect. It can also be used of God to indicate divine favor or presence.
^XVII “King” = melek. Related to “make…king” in v1. From malak (see note VII above). This is king or royal.
^XVIII “Solomon” = Shelomoh. From shalam (to be complete or sound; to have safety mentally, physically, or extending to one’s estate; so, if these things are safe and complete, the implication is that one would be friendly; and, if being friendly, one would make amends and that friendship would be reciprocated). This is Solomon or Shelomoh, meaning “peaceful.” It is the same word as the Hebrew word for peace – shalom.
^XIX “remained” = yashab. This is to sit and so to remain and so to dwell. It is sitting for any reason – as a judge, in order to ambush, or just sitting quietly. Causatively, this can mean settling or marrying. This can also mean continue, endure, or establish.

^XX “sent” = shalach. This is to send out, away, send for, forsake. It can also mean to divorce or set a slave free.
^XXI “called” = qara. This is to call or call out – to call someone by name. Also used more broadly for calling forth.
^XXII “assembly” = qahal. This is an assembly, congregation, or multitude.
^XXIII “said” = dabar. This is generally to speak, answer, declare, or command. It might mean to arrange and so to speak in a figurative sense as arranging words.
^XXIV {untranslated} = amar. This is to speak, say, answer, command, promise, report.

^XXV “father” = ab. This is father, chief, or ancestor. It is father in a literal or figurative sense.
^XXVI “yoke” = ol. From alal (to insert). This is a yoke that is borne on the neck, whether a literal yoke or used of a figurative one.
^XXVII “heavy” = qashah. This is to be fierce, cruel, dense, tough, severe.
^XXVIII “now” = attah. Perhaps from et (a period or season; whenever or continually); probably from anah (to answer, sing, announce); from ad (forever, all, old); from adah (to pass on, advance, decorate oneself). This is now, from now on.
^XXIX “lighten” = qalal. This is to be little, insignificant, swift. It can also mean to bring down in esteem, create contempt, curse.

^XXX “hard” = qasheh. Related to “heavy” in v4. From qashah (see note XXVII above). This is hard, severe, heavy, obstinate, hard-hearted.
^XXXI “service” = abodah. From abad (to work, serve, compel; any kind of work; used causatively, can mean to enslave or keep in bondage). This is labor, service, bondage, job, servitude, worker. It can refer to any kind of work.
^XXXII “heavy” = kabed. From kabad (to be heavy, weighty, burdensome). This is heavy, grievous, sore. It can also be weighty in the sense of gravitas. The word for “glory” in Hebrew comes from this root (kabod).
^XXXIII “placed” = natan. This is to give, put, set, offer. It is to give literally or figuratively.
^XXXIV “serve” = abad. Related to “service” in v4. See note XXXI above.

^XXXV “said” = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^XXXVI {untranslated} = od. Same as “still” in v2. See note XIII above.
^XXXVII “three” = shalosh. This is three, fork, three times.
^XXXVIII “days” = yom. Root may mean being hot. This is the day in a literal or figurative sense. It can also mean birth, age, daylight, continually or other references to time.
^XXXIX “come again” = shub. To turn back, return, turn away – literally or figuratively. Doesn’t necessarily imply going back to where you started from. This is also the root verb for the Hebrew word for repentance “teshubah.”
^XL “people” = am. Related to “Rehoboam” in v1 & “Jeroboam” in v2. See note I above.

^XLI “took counsel” = yaats. This is to advise, counsel, consult, decide, plan, purpose, or determine. It can also have a negative sense of conspire or devise.
^XLII “older men” = zaqen. From the same as zaqan (beard or chin – the beard represents old age). This is old, aged, or elder.
^XLIII {untranslated} = hayah. Same as {untranslated} in v2. See note VIII above.
^XLIV “attended” = amad. This is to stand up in a literal or figurative sense. So it can be establish, continue, endure, take a stand, act, be a servant, stand still, remain, stand against an enemy.

^XLV {untranslated} = paneh. Same as “from” in v2. See note XVI above.
^XLVI “was” = hayah. Same as {untranslated} in v2. See note VIII above.
^XLVII “alive” = chay. From chayah (to live or keep alive literally or figuratively). This is alive, living, lifetime. It can also be used to describe someone’s age. It can refer to animals, plants, water, or a company or congregation of people. It is life in a very broad sense.

^XLVIII “saying” = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^XLIX “advise” = yaats. Same as “took counsel” in v6. See note XLI above.
^L “answer” = shub…dabar. Shub is the same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above. Dabar is related to “said” in v3. From dabar (see note XXIII above). This is speech, a word, a matter, an affair, charge, command, message, promise, purpose, report, request. It is a word, which implies things that are spoken of in a wide sense.

^LI “answered” = dabar. Same as “said” in v3. See note XXIII above.
^LII {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^LIII “servant” = ebed. Related to “service” and “serve” in v4. From abad (see note XXXIV above). This is a servant, slave, or bondservant.
^LIV “today” = yom. Same as “days” in v5. See note XXXVIII above.

^LV “speak” = dabar. Same as “said” in v3. See note XXIII above.
^LVI “good” = tob. From tob (to be pleasing, to be good). This is good, beautiful, pleasant, agreeable, bountiful, at ease. This word is used for goodness as a concept, a good thing, a good person. This can refer to prosperity and welfare as well as joy, kindness, sweetness, and graciousness. So, this is ethically good, but also enjoyably good.
^LVII “words” = dabar. Same as “answer” in v6. See note L above.
^LVIII “answer” = anah. Related to “now” in v4. See note XXVIII above.
^LIX “forever” = kol + yom. Literally, “all days.” Kol is the same as “all” in v1. See note IV above. Yom is the same as “days” in v5. See note XXXVIII above.

^LX “disregarded” = azab. To loosen, relinquish, permit, forsake, fail, leave destitute.
^LXI “advice” = etsah. Related to “took counsel” in v6. From yaats (see note XLI above). This is advice, purpose, plan, prudence, or counselor.
^LXII “gave” = yaats. Same as “took counsel” in v6. See note XLI above.
^LXIII “consulted” = yaats. Same as “took counsel” in v6. See note XLI above.

^LXIV “young men” = yeled. From yalad (to bear, bring forth; can mean to act as midwife or to show one’s lineage). This is something born – so, offspring, youth, fruit. It is the same word used in Isaiah 9:6 “for a child will be born to us.”
^LXV “grown up” = gadal. This is to grow up, become great, become wealthy – to advance. The root meaning may be to twist in the sense of the process of growing.
^LXVI {untranslated} = paneh. Same as “from” in v2. See note XVI above.

^LXVII “said” = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^LXVIII {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^LXIX “answer” = shub + dabar. Shub is the same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above. Dabar is the same as “answer” in v6. See note L above.
^LXX “said” = dabar. Same as “said” in v3. See note XXIII above.
^LXXI “put” = natan. Same as “placed” in v4. See note XXXIII above.

^LXXII “said” = dabar. Same as “said” in v3. See note XXIII above.
^LXXIII {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^LXXIV “thus” = koh. Perhaps from ki (that, for when, certainly) + hu (he, she, it). This is like this, thus, here, now.
^LXXV “say” = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^LXXVI {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^LXXVII “made…heavy” = kabad. Related to “heavy” in v4. See note XXXII above.

^LXXVIII “say” = dabar. Same as “said” in v3. See note XXIII above.
^LXXIX “little finger” = qeton. 2x in OT. From qaton (to be small, diminished, insignificant, or unworthy); perhaps from qatan (least, small, young, little one; it is literally smaller whether in amount or size; figuratively smaller in the sense of younger or less important). Little finger or something petty.
^LXXX “thicker” = abah. 3x in OT. This is to be thick, fat, or dense.
^LXXXI “loins” = mothen. This is the waist, slender, or small of back. It can also refer to the loins when in plural.

^LXXXII “laid” = amas. 9x in OT. This is to carry a load, to load, lift. Figuratively, it can mean infliction.
^LXXXIII “heavy” = kabed. Same as “heavy” in v4. See note XXXII above.
^LXXXIV “add” = yasaph. This is to add, increase, continue, exceed.
^LXXXV “disciplined” = yasar. This is to discipline, correct, train, teach, punish. Literally, it is disciplining with blows, but figuratively using words.
^LXXXVI “whips” = shot. 11x in OT. From shut (to push, wander around, row, travel). This is a scourge or whip. It can be used in a literal or figurative sense.
^LXXXVII “scorpions” = aqrab. 6x in OT. From aqar (to uproot, pluck out, dig out by the roots, to hamstring; figuratively, to exterminate). This is scorpion, whip.

^LXXXVIII “came” = bo. Same as “come” in v1. See note VI above.
^LXXXIX “third” = shelishi. Related to “three” in v5. From shalosh (see note XXXVII above). This is third or one-third of something.
^XC “said” = dabar. Same as “said” in v3. See note XXIII above.
^XCI {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^XCII “come…again” = shub. Same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above.

^XCIII “answered” = anah. Same as “answer” in v7. See note LVIII above.
^XCIV “harshly” = qasheh. Same as “hard” in v4. See note XXX above.
^XCV {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^XCVI “made…heavy” = kabad. Same as “made…heavy” in v10. See note LXXVII above.
^XCVII “listen” = shama. Same as “heard” in v2. See note XII above.
^XCVIII “turn” = sibbah. 1x in OT. From sabab (turning around, going around; to surround, cast, walk, fetch; to revolve or border in a literal or figurative sense). This is a turn or cause – as in something that changes what is going on.

^XCIX “Lord” = YHVH. Related to {untranslated} in v2. From havah (to be, become) or hayah (see note VIII above). This is the name of the God of Israel, the self-existent and eternal one, the tetragrammaton. This pronunciation has been lost to time so “Lord” is generally used in its place.
^C “to” = maan. Related to “now” in v4 & “answer” in v7. From anah (see note XXVIII above). This is because of, occurring because of a motive or purpose.
^CI “fulfill” = qum. To arise, stand, accomplish, establish, abide. This is rising as in rising against, getting up after being sick or asleep, arising from one state to another, becoming powerful, or rising for action. It can also be standing in a figurative sense.

^CII “by” = yad. This is hand, ability, power. Hand in a literal sense, but also what one can do or the means by which one does it.
^CIII “Ahijah” = Achiyyah. Related to {untranslated} in v2 & “Lord” in v15. From ach (brother, kindred, another, other, like) + Yah (the shortened form of the name of the God of Israel; God, Lord); {from YHVH (see note XCIX above)}. This is Ahijah, meaning “brother of the Lord” or “friend of the Lord” or “worshipper of the Lord.” See https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Ahijah.html
^CIV “Shilonite” = Shiloni. 6x in OT. From Shiloh (Shiloh; perhaps meaning “he whose it is” or “tranquil”); from shalah (to draw out, take away, require) OR from the same as Shiyloh (Shiloh; perhaps “he whose it is” or “tranquil”); perhaps from shalah (to be quiet, safe, tranquil; can imply success or happiness; could also mean to deceive or be negligent). This is Shilonite – someone from Shiloh.

^CV “saw” = raah. This is to see in a literal or figurative sense so stare, advise, think, view.
^CVI “answered” = shub…dabar. Shub is the same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above. Dabar is the same as “answer” in v6. See note L above.
^CVII {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.

^CVIII “share” = cheleq. From chalaq (to be smooth in a figurative sense; can refer to the stones that were part of casting lots – hence, apportion, share, distribute; figuratively, it can also mean to flatter). This is a division, lot, inheritance, legacy, or portion. It can also refer to a smooth tongue.
^CIX “David” = David. From the same as dod (beloved, love, uncle); the root may mean to boil, which is used figuratively to describe love. So, this implies someone you love such as a friend, a lover, or a close family member like an uncle. David’s name likely means something like “beloved one.”
^CX “inheritance” = nachalah. Related to nachal (to inherit, occupy, distribute, take as heritage). This is properly something that was inherited. It can mean occupancy generally or, more particularly, an heirloom or an estate. This can be an inheritance, gift, possession, or portion.
^CXI “Jesse” = Yishay. Perhaps from ish (man); {perhaps from enosh (human, humankind, mortal); from anash (to be weak, sick, or frail)} OR from the same as yesh (being, existence, substance). This is Jesse, a name which means “my husband” or “the Lord exists.” See https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Jesse.html

^CXII “tents” = ohel. Perhaps from ahal (to shine, be clear). This is a tent, covering, home, or side pillar.
^CXIII “look” = raah. Same as “saw” in v16. See note CV above.
^CXIV “house” = bayit. Related to “son” in v2. Probably from banah (see note X above). This is house, court, family, palace, temple.
^CXV “reigned” = malak. Same as “made…king” in v1. See note VII above.
^CXVI “Israelites” = ben + Yisrael. Literally, “children of Israel.” Ben is the same as “son” in v2. See note X above. Yisrael is the same as “Israel” in v1. See note V above.

^CXVII “living” = yashab. Same as “remained” in v2. See note XIX above.
^CXVIII “towns” = iyr. From uwr (to awaken or wake oneself up). This can mean excitement in the sense of wakefulness or city. Properly, this is a place that is guarded. Guards kept schedules according to watches. This sense of the word would include cities as well as encampments or posts that were guarded.
^CXIX “Judah” = Yehudah. Probably from yadah (to throw one’s hands into the air in a gesture of praise); from yad (hand). This is Judah, meaning “praised.”

^CXX “Adoram” = Adoram. 2x in OT. From Adoniram (Adoniram, “my Lord is exalted” or “lord of height”); {from adon (lord, master, owner) + rum (to be high, rise, exalt self, extol, be haughty; to rise literally or figuratively)} OR from adar (wide, glorious, honorable, great, magnificent). This is Adoram, a shortened form of Adoniram, meaning “my Lord is exalted” or “lord of height” or “twofold majesty.” See https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Adoram.html
^CXXI “forced labor” = mas. Perhaps from masas (to melt, discourage, faint; to deteriorate from a sickness or weaken because of sleepiness or an emotional response). This is a burden that creates weariness and or exhaustion. It is forced labor, taskwork, or other levy.
^CXXII “stoned” = ragam…eben. Ragam is 16x in OT. This is to stone or lapidate. Eben is a stone, weight, or mason. It is part of the word “Ebenezer.”
^CXXIII “death” = mut. This is to die in a literal or figurative sense. It can also refer to being a dead body.

^CXXIV “hurriedly” = amets. This is to be strong, stout, alert, or bold, It can also mean harden, make firm, be courageous or mighty, fortify, or establish. It can refer to physical alertness or mental courage or steadfastness.
^CXXV “mounted” = alah. This is to go up, approach, ascend, be high, be a priority; to arise in a literal or figurative sense.
^CXXVI “chariot” = merkabah. From merkab (chariot, saddle, covering; any seat in a vehicle); from rakab (to ride an animal or in some vehicle; also, bringing on a horse). This is a chariot.
^CXXVII “flee” = nus. This is to flee, vanish away, hide, escape, be displayed.
^CXXVIII “Jerusalem” = Yerushalaim. Related to “Solomon” in v2. From yarah (to throw, shoot, be stunned; to flow as water so figuratively to instruct or teach) + shalam (see note XVIII above). This is Jerusalem, dwelling of peace.
^CXXIX “been in rebellion” = pasha. This is to rebel, offend, quarrel. It is making a break from proper authority so can also refer to an apostate.

^CXXX {untranslated} = hayah. Same as {untranslated} in v2. See note VIII above.
^CXXXI “returned” = shub. Same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above.
^CXXXII “assembly” = edah. Related to “still” in v2. From yaad (to appoint, assemble or gather selves, agree) OR from ed (witness, testimony, recorder); from ud (see note XIII above). This is a congregation, assembly, or company. It could be a family, crowd, or fixture.

^CXXXIII “followed” = achar. From achar (to remain behind, linger, continue, be behind, or delay; can also imply procrastination). This is after or the last part, following.
^CXXXIV “except” = zulah. 16x in OT. Perhaps from zul (to shake out, lavish, despise). This is removal, except, besides.
^CXXXV “tribe” = shebet. This is a rod, staff, club, scepter, dart, or tribe. Literally a stick that can be used for punishing, writing, fighting, walking, ruling; thus, used figuratively for a clan.
^CXXXVI “alone” = bad. From badad (to divide or be separated; alone, solitary, lonely, isolated, straggler). This is apart, alone, separation, body part, tree branch, except. It can also be a city’s chief.

^CXXXVII “assembled” = qahal. Related to “assembly” in v3. From qahal (see note XXII above). This is to gather, convene, assemble like a congregation.
^CXXXVIII “Benjamin” = Binyamin. Related to “son” in v2 & “house” in v16. From ben (see note X above) + from yamin (right hand or side; that which is stronger or more agile; the south); {perhaps yamam (to go or choose the right, use the right hand; to be physically fit or firm)}. This is Benjamin, meaning “son of the right hand.” It could refer to Benjamin himself, his offspring, their tribe, or their territory.
^CXXXIX “hundred” = meah. This is hundred or some number times one hundred (i.e. hundredfold or the base of two hundred, three hundred, etc.).

^CXL “eighty” = shemonim. From the same as shemoneh (eight or eighth; abundance as being more than 7, the number of sacred fullness); perhaps from shamen (to shine, which implies being oily, growing fat); from shaman (to grow fat, shine, be oily). This is eighty.
^CXLI “thousand” = eleph. Perhaps from the same as eleph (herd, cattle); from alaph (to learn, speak, associate with). This is thousand.
^CXLII “chosen” = bachar. This is to choose, appoint, try, excellent.
^CXLIII “troops” = asah + milchamah. Asah is to make, do, act, appoint, become in many senses. Milchamah is from lacham (to eat or feed on; figuratively, to battle as a kind of consumption/destruction). This is battle, war, fighting, or one who fights (i.e. a warrior).

^CXLIV “fight” = lacham. Related to “troops” in v21. See note CXLIII above.
^CXLV “restore” = shub. Same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above.
^CXLVI “kingdom” = melukah. Related to “make…king” in v1 & “King” in v2. From the same as melek (see note XVII above). This is kingship, kingdom, reign. It can also mean royalty.
^CXLVII “God” = Elohim. Related to “Israel” in v1. See note V above.
^CXLVIII “came” = hayah. Same as {untranslated} in v2. See note VIII above.

^CXLIX “Shemaiah” = Shemayah. Related to “heard” in v2 & related to {untranslated} in v2 & “Lord” in v15 & “Ahijah” in v15. From shama (see note XII above) + Yah (see note CIII above). This is Shemaiah, meaning “the Lord has heard” or “heard of the Lord.” See https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Shemaiah.html
^CL “man” = ish. Related to “Jesse” in v16. See note CXI above.
^CLI {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.

^CLII “say” = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^CLIII “rest” = yether. From yathar (to jut over, remain behind, preserve, to excel). This is a remainder or excess. It can imply abundant or superiority. Additionally, it can be cord a free-hanging rope.
^CLIV {untranslated} = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^CLV “says” = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^CLVI “go up” = alah. Same as “mounted” in v18. See note CXXV above.

^CLVII “kindred” = ach. Related to “Ahijah” in v15. See note CIII above.
^CLVIII “people” = ben. Same as “son” in v2. See note X above.
^CLIX “everyone” = ish. Same as “man” in v22. See note CL above.
^CLX “go” = shub. Same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above.
^CLXI “home” = bayit. Same as “house” in v16. See note CXIV above.
^CLXII “thing” = dabar. Same as “answer” in v6. See note L above.

^CLXIII “heeded” = shama. Same as “heard” in v2. See note XII above.
^CLXIV “went home again” = shub + halak. Shub is the same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above. Halak is the same as “went” in v1. See note II above.
^CLXV “built” = banah. Related to “son” in v2 & “house” in v16 & “Benjamin” in v21. See note X above.
^CLXVI “hill country” = har. From harar (hill or mountain). This is mountain, hill, hilly region.
^CLXVII “Ephraim” = Ephrayim. From the same as epher (ashes or dust – properly something strewn) OR from parah (to grow, increase, be fruitful in a literal or figurative sense). This is Ephraim, one of Joseph’s sons, his descendants, and their land.
^CLXVIII “resided” = yashab. Same as “remained” in v2. See note XIX above.

^CLXIX “went out” = yatsa. This is to go or come out, bring forth, appear. It is to go out in a literal or figurative sense.
^CLXX “Penuel” = Penuel. Related to “from” in v2 & related to “Israel” in v1 & “God” in v22. 9x in OT. From paneh (see note XVI above) + El (see note V above). This is Peniel or Penuel, meaning “face of God.”
^CLXXI “said” = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^CLXXII “to himself” = leb. Literally, “in his heart.” From the same as lebab (the heart, courage, one’s inner self, the mind, the will; only used in a figurative sense in the Bible); may be related to labab (to encourage; properly, to be encased as with fat; used in a good sense, this means to transport someone with love; used in a bad sense, it can mean to dull one’s senses). This is inner self, mind, will, feelings, the center.

^CLXXIII “kingdom” = mamlakah. Related to “make…king” in v1 & “King” in v2 & “kingdom” in v21. From the same as melek (see note XVII above). This is kingdom, dominion, sovereignty, rule. It can also refer to the realm.
^CLXXIV “revert” = shub. Same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above.
^CLXXV “people” = am. Same as “people” in v5. See note XL above.
^CLXXVI “offer” = asah. Same as “troops” in v21. See note CXLIII above.
^CLXXVII “sacrifices” = zebach. From zabach (to kill, slay, offer; slaughtering an animal to offer as a sacrifice). This is a slaughter – literally of an animal. So, it implies the act or the animals used in sacrifice. Further, it can mean offering.

^CLXXVIII “heart” = leb. Same as “to himself” in v26. See note CLXXII above.
^CLXXIX “people” = am. Same as “people” in v5. See note XL above.
^CLXXX “turn again” = shub. Same as “come again” in v5. See note XXXIX above.
^CLXXXI “master” = adon. Related to “Adoram” in v18. See note CXX above.
^CLXXXII “kill” = harag. This is to strike with deadly intent so it can be kill, destroy, murder, or put to death.

^CLXXXIII “made” = asah. Same as “troops” in v21. See note CXLIII above.
^CLXXXIV “two” = shenayim. From sheni (double, again, another, second); from shanah (to fold, repeat, double, alter, or disguise). This is two, both, second, couple.
^CLXXXV “calves” = egel. May be from the same as agol (round, circular – root meaning revolve). This is a male calf as one that frisks about. Often used for one that is almost grown up. This is also the word used for the molten calf in Ex 32.
^CLXXXVI “gold” = zahab. Root may mean to shimmer. This is gold or something that has the color of gold like oil. It can also refer to a clear sky – to good weather.

^CLXXXVII “said” = amar. Same as {untranslated} in v3. See note XXIV above.
^CLXXXVIII “long enough” = rab. Related to “Jeroboam” in v2. From rabab (see note IX above). This is abundance, many, elder, exceedingly, great. It refers to abundance of amount, rank, or status.
^CLXXXIX “here” = hinneh. From hen (lo! Behold! If, though; an expression of surprise). This is to draw attention, show suddenness or surprise, or to emphasize the importance of the coming statement. See! Lo! Behold!
^CXC “gods” = elohim. Same as “God” in v22. See note CXLVII above.
^CXCI “brought…up” = alah. Same as “mounted” in v18. See note CXXV above.
^CXCII “land” = erets. Root may mean to be firm. This is earth, ground, field land, or country.

^CXCIII “set” = sim. This is to put or place in a literal or figurative sense. It can be appoint, care, change, make, and may other things.
^CXCIV “one” = echad. Perhaps from achad (to unify, continue on a path; figuratively, to gather one’s thoughts). This is the number one, first, united. It can also be alone, altogether, a certain, a few.
^CXCV “Bethel” = Bethel. Related to “son” in v2 & “house” in v16 & “Benjamin” in v21 & “built” in v25 & related to “Israel” in v1 & “God” in v22 & “Penuel” in v25. From bayit (see note CXIV above) + El (see note V above). This is Bethel, literally meaning “house of God.”
^CXCVI “other” = echad. Same as “one” in v29. See note CXCIV above.
^CXCVII “Dan” = Dan. From din (to judge, defend, dispute, govern, quarrel, plead). This is Dan or a Danite. It means “judge” and can refer to Dan, his tribe, or the lands of the tribe.

^CXCVIII “became” = hayah. Same as {untranslated} in v2. See note VIII above.
^CXCIX “sin” = chatta’ah. From chata’ (to miss or go wrong and so to sin, bear the blame; it can also include the sense of forfeiting or lacking). This is sin itself as well as punishment for sin. It is sometimes used specifically to refer to sin that is habitual.
^CC “people” = am. Same as “people” in v5. See note XL above.
^CCI “went” = halak. Same as “went” in v1. See note II above.
^CCII “before” = paneh. Same as “from” in v2. See note XVI above.

^CCIII “high places” = bamah. The root might mean being high. This is height, wave, or elevation.
^CCIV “appointed” = asah. Same as “troops” in v21. See note CXLIII above.
^CCV “priests” = kohen. This is literally the one who officiates i.e. the priest. This is where the Jewish last name “Cohen” (and its variants) comes from.
^CCVI “among” = qatsah. From qatseh (end, brink, border, edge, frontier; that which is within set boundaries); from qatsah (to cut off, cut short; figuratively, to destroy). This is an end, corner, outer limit, coast, corner, fringe.
^CCVII “people” = am. Same as “people” in v5. See note XL above.
^CCVIII “Levites” = ben + Levi. Literally, “sons of Levi.” Ben is the same as “son” in v2. See note X above. Levi is perhaps from lavah (to join, twine, unite, remain, borrow, lend). This is Levi, perhaps meaning “attached.” It can refer to Jacob’s son, his tribe, and descendants.

^CCIX “festival” = chag. From chagag (feast, celebrating a festival, making a pilgrimage; properly, going in a circle or marching in sacred procession; implies giddiness and dancing; reeling to and fro). This is a feast, a sacrifice as part of a festival, or the gathering of the festival.
^CCX “fifteenth” = chamesh + asar. Chamesh is five or fifth. Asar is from the same as eser (ten). This is -teen or -teenth.
^CCXI {untranslated} = chodesh. Same as “month” in v32. See note CCXIII below.
^CCXII “eighth” = shemini. Related to “eighty” in v21. From the same as shemoneh (see note CXL above). This is eighth or sheminith.
^CCXIII “month” = chodesh. From chadash (to renew, repair). This refers to a new moon. It can also mean monthly.

^CCXIV “offered sacrifices” = alah. Same as “mounted” in v18. See note CXXV above.
^CCXV “altar” = mizbeach. Related to “sacrifices” in v27. From zabach (see note CLXXVII above). This is an altar.
^CCXVI “so” = ken. Perhaps from kun (properly, in a perpendicular position; literally, to establish, fix, fasten, prepare; figuratively, it is certainty, to be firm, faithfulness, render sure or prosperous). This is to set upright. Generally used figuratively to mean thus, so, afterwards, rightly so.
^CCXVII “did” = asah. Same as “troops” in v21. See note CXLIII above.
^CCXVIII “sacrificing” = zabach. Related to “sacrifices” in v27 & “altar” in v32. See note CLXXVII above.
^CCXIX “placed” = amad. Same as “attended” in v6. See note XLIV above.

^CCXX “selected” = bada. 2x in OT. This is to invent, devise, or feign.
^CCXXI “own” = bad. Same as “alone” in v20. See note CXXXVI above.
^CCXXII “people” = ben. Same as “son” in v2. See note X above.
^CCXXIII “offer incense” = qatar. Perhaps from qetoreth (smoke, incense, the scent of the sacrifice as it burned); from the same as qitor (thick smoke, vapor). This is to make an offering, particular one of burned incense. It focuses on the fragrance made from the sacrificial fire. This is generally used to refer to worship.