1 Kings 2:9

for. Note the parenthesis as indicated. Figure of speech Epitrechon.

but. neither, as in Psalms 38:1, the second negative being omitted, as is frequently the case. Literally "and [not]". See Psalms 9:18 (Revised Version nor); 1Ki 38:1 (neither); 1Ki 75:5.Proverbs 24:12; Proverbs 25:27; Isaiah 38:18. The Ellipsis must be supplied here, as it is in the above passages. The Hebrew Vav (?) is disjunctive (as well as conjunctive), and is frequently translated "or" (see note on Judges 11:31), and with. negative "nor" and "neither", as it should be here, &c. Solomon obeyed David's former alternative and did not "hold him guiltless" (1 Kings 2:36); but punished him for. fresh offence (verses: 1 Kings 2:42).