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Marti J. Steussy provides a critical approach to the man who receives more attention from the Old Testament's writers than any other human character. This volume explores the Hebrew Bible's three major portraits of David-found in 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and Psalms-and what each implies about the relation between divine and worldly power. <p>Steussy's examination of David in 1 and 2 Samuel opens with the traditional impression of David as a virtuous hero "after God's own heart," then invites readers to consider details of plot and phrasing that make problematic-without erasing-the impression of innocence. She proposes that questions surrounding David ultimately probe God's role in Israel's history. The scrutiny of David in 1 Chronicles shows how this book calls attention to his role as the head of a people rather than to his individual strengths and weaknesses. However, tension still lurks; David plays a key role in the Chronicles argument against Ezra and Nehemiah for an inclusive Israel.</p> <p>Steussy's final character analysis begins with psalms about David, then discusses the ruler as the commonly accepted speaker of the David psalms. Steussy suggests that in the Psalter

Author

Marti J. Steussy

Publisher

University Of South Carolina Press

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9781570038457