Absalom’s Rebellion and David’s Flight (2 Sam 15): The Emergence of the Ideal King David

David’s depiction in 2 Sam 15 shows his absolute faith in YHWH and his sole reliance on Him. This portrayal accords with Dtn 17,14–20 and contrasts sharply with the characterization of Absalom. The description of Ittai’s oath in YHWH’s name is deemed an example of adherence to YHWH by non-Israelites...

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Published in:Biblische Zeitschrift
Main Author: Kim, Daewook (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill, Ferdinand Schöningh 2023
In: Biblische Zeitschrift
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Deuteronomistic history / Bible. Samuel 2. 15 / Bible. Deuteronomium 17,14-20
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HD Early Judaism
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Summary:David’s depiction in 2 Sam 15 shows his absolute faith in YHWH and his sole reliance on Him. This portrayal accords with Dtn 17,14–20 and contrasts sharply with the characterization of Absalom. The description of Ittai’s oath in YHWH’s name is deemed an example of adherence to YHWH by non-Israelites. The narrative portrays the ideal relationship between the people (the Israelites and foreigners) and YHWH. It is construed to depict the essential objective of the Deuteronomists in the postexilic period. Consequently, 2 Sam 15 does not belong to the so-called Succession Narrative; instead, it represents a Deuteronomistic narrative accomplished by the Deuteronomists in the postexilic period to express their theological ideals and opinions.
ISSN:2589-0468
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblische Zeitschrift
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.30965/25890468-06701002