
Reconciling Violence and Kingship
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The Hebrew Bible preeminently hails King David in narratives of kingship. Israel''s first king, Saul, is interpreted as a weak king whose failings contrast with David''s success.Reading the stories at the end of Judges and early in 1 Samuel, Reconciling Violence and Kingship demonstrates the significance of Saul and the inauguration of monarchy independent of and preceding David''s kingship. Attu...
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The Hebrew Bible preeminently hails King David in narratives of kingship. Israel''s first king, Saul, is interpreted as a weak king whose failings contrast with David''s success.Reading the stories at the end of Judges and early in 1 Samuel, Reconciling Violence and Kingship demonstrates the significance of Saul and the inauguration of monarchy independent of and preceding David''s kingship. Attu...
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