chamberחֶדֶר
cheder · Hebrew Noun
The inner, private area of a house or palace where the king rested. It highlights the intimacy and personal space of the monarch in his advanced age.
paid homageחָוָה
chavah · Hebrew Verb
A formal gesture of submission and reverence, expressing humble acknowledgement of another's superior authority or royal status.
the LORDיְהוָה
Yehovah · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name of the God of Israel, the self-existent "I AM" who revealed Himself to Moses; the covenant-keeping God.
reignמָלַךְ
malak · Hebrew Verb
To govern or exercise sovereign authority; in a biblical context, often points toward the Messianic king who rules under God's ultimate authority.
throneכִּסֵּא
kisse' · Hebrew Noun
The symbol of kingly authority, judicial power, and divine appointment to rule over God's people.
sacrificedזָבַח
zabach · Hebrew Verb
To offer a ritual animal to God, often involving death to symbolize atonement, thanksgiving, or the dedication of an individual or community to the Lord.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
One set apart for holy service to God, responsible for offering sacrifices and mediating between God and the people.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
The people chosen by God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, through whom God revealed His law and purposes to the world.
sleeps with his fathersשׁכב עם אבתיך
shakab im abothayw · Hebrew Verb phrase
Refers to the death of an ancestor, often implying the person has joined their deceased forebears in the afterlife. It signifies the end of a life and the transition to the state of the dead.
offendersחַטָּאִים
chatta'im · Hebrew Noun
In a legal or covenantal context, this denotes someone who has committed a breach, fault, or crime, resulting in guilt or liability before a superior or judge. It implies being subject to punishment or exclusion.
prophetנָבִיא
nabi · Hebrew Noun
A person called and authorized by God to communicate His message to the people, typically involving moral instruction, warnings of judgment, or declarations of future events. Prophets served as the mouthpiece of God within Israel.
bowedחָוָה
chawah · Hebrew Verb
A physical act of prostration or bending low to express deep reverence, honor, or submission to a superior, particularly God or a king. It acknowledges the authority and status of the one being addressed.
kingמֶלֶךְ
melek · Hebrew Noun
One who exercises sovereign authority, rule, and judgment over a nation or people. In Israel, the king was viewed as God's representative, tasked with upholding covenantal justice.
throneכִּסֵּא
kisse · Hebrew Noun
The office or power held by a monarch. It symbolizes sovereign authority, dominion, and the seat of government from which justice is administered.
sacrificedזָבַח
zabach · Hebrew Verb
A religious act involving the slaughter of animals to express devotion, seek favor, or commemorate a covenant. In the Old Testament, unauthorized or misguided sacrifices could be associated with political maneuvering or disobedience.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A religious official tasked with performing the duties of the sanctuary, offering sacrifices, and mediating between God and the people. Priests were responsible for maintaining the holiness of the cultic system.
servantעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
A person who performs duties for a master; in a biblical context, it often denotes a humble stance before a superior or, spiritually, a total dedication to God's service and will.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A minister who performs sacred rites, sacrifices, and acts as a mediator between God and the people, often serving in the tabernacle or temple.
throneכִּסֵּא
kisse · Hebrew Noun
The official seat of a monarch, symbolizing royal authority, power, and the right to govern or exercise justice over a nation.
