Solomon and 666 (Revelation 13.18)

The present article argues that 666 in Rev 13.18 is best related to the notice of Solomon receiving 666 talents of gold (1 Kgs 10.14 // 2 Chr 9.13), which is, in turn, an important notice of this king's wayward and unjust practices: his inordinate wealth, exploitation of his own people and esch...

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Authors: Bodner, Keith 1967- (Author) ; Strawn, Brent A. 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [2020]
In: New Testament studies
Year: 2020, Volume: 66, Issue: 2, Pages: 299-312
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Offenbarung des Johannes 13,18 / Six hundred sixty-six / Sign / Animals (Motif) / Solomon Israel, King
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HC New Testament
Further subjects:B 666
B Solomon
B Bible. Offenbarung des Johannes 13,18
B Bibel. Chronik, 2., 9,13
B Bibel. Könige, 1., 10,14
B mark of the beast
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Summary:The present article argues that 666 in Rev 13.18 is best related to the notice of Solomon receiving 666 talents of gold (1 Kgs 10.14 // 2 Chr 9.13), which is, in turn, an important notice of this king's wayward and unjust practices: his inordinate wealth, exploitation of his own people and eschewing of God's law.
ISSN:1469-8145
Contains:Enthalten in: New Testament studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S0028688519000523