The assassination of Mephibosheth: Royal and redactional intrigue in the book of Samuel

This article explores the textual variation of the name of the son of Saul referenced in 2 Sam 3-4. While the MT reads Ishbosheth, 4QSama and LXX read Mephibosheth. The vague reading in MT 2 Sam 4:1-2 of ‘the son of Saul' probably indicates that the parent text of the MT once also referenced Me...

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Main Author: Bailey, Jeremiah N (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2019]
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2019, Volume: 44, Issue: 2, Pages: 279-290
Further subjects:B Succession Narrative
B David
B House of Saul
B Mephibosheth
B History of David's Rise
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