In this course, we will read 2 Samuel 11 (27 verses) in the original Hebrew language. The story of David and Bathsheba is an excellent text to both review familiar vocabulary and grammar, and to learn to identify regular grammatical constructions in prose narrative.
Section 1 introduces the reference material we will be using throughout the course. I have provided all necessary documents for download. Before we get to our first exercise (listening and pronouncing the Hebrew text) I will say a few words about the Masoretic text and about pronouncing biblical Hebrew. Our focus will be on the Wayyiqtol conjugation.
Section 2 provides an analysis and explanation of 2 Sam 11:1-27 verse by verse.
Section 3 provides further information, contact details, Biblical Hebrew course recommendations, etc.
Requirements for Taking this Course
The course is best suited for students who have completed an introductory course to Biblical Hebrew.
The vocabulary list is based on the BDB. Take "How to Use a Biblical Hebrew Lexicon" to learn how to use this important resource by yourself.
You should take this course if you want to:
Review grammar topics that were introduced in a beginner's course
-Extend your vocabulary
Get beyond the boundaries of your textbook or grammar book and discover a coherent Hebrew text by yourself.
-Get a deeper understanding of the Hebrew language
Included in this Course
Reading Exercises and a Quiz
Hyperlinked document. Every word is analyzed (root, word class, conjugation, stem, form) and leads to the Glossary
Links to online grammars for reference
What will you learn in this course?
Differentiate between prose narrative and direct speech
Definite direct object marker and its function
Pronominal suffixes
Interrogative heh
Prepositions
Independent Personal Pronouns
Object Pronouns on Verbs
Frequent Irregular Nouns
Construct Chains
On Completing this Course
You will have improved your reading skills.
You will have reviewed basic vocabulary.
You will have met new vocabulary words.
You will know the meaning of the names of the characters that appear in the story.
You will have gained a deeper understanding of Biblical Hebrew Narrative within an independent textual unit of the Hebrew Bible.
22 авг 2024
