Judges 9:54
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.”
נַעַר
(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age)
חֶרֶב
sword/ your
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חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
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הָרַג
she killed/ him
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הָרַג
To kill, to slay. Harag. Though He slay me yet will I trust Him. Job's faith did not depend on favourable circumstances. It was unconditional.
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נָשָׂא
who carried
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נָשָׂא
To lift up, to bear, to forgive. Nasa. God lifts the weight of guilt. He carries what we cannot carry.
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כְּלִי
of armors/ his
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כְּלִי
something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
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פֵּן
lest
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פֵּן
properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest
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מְהֵרָה
quickly
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מְהֵרָה
properly, a hurry; hence (adverbially) promptly
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שָׁלַף
draw
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שָׁלַף
to pull out, up or off
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