The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) The Call for a King 1 and 2 Samuel Samuel – the reluctant kingmaker Saul – a failed hero David – a flawed hero

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) What to watch for : Independent Ark of Covenant narratives Saul the hero/Saul the failure Secular sources (ex. 2 Sam 9-20) Mention of other sources Relationship of Jonathan and David King acting as Priest David the Chosen One David the Sinful One

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures)

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) problems with a tribal system: territorial squabbles no unity ad hoc volunteer militia inconsistency in law, ritual, etc. clan jealousy benefits of tribal system: independence mobility smaller community can be a stronger community common goals and ideals problems of a monarchy: abuse of power taxation internal strife class distinctions abuse of poor benefits of a monarchy: greater trading leverage paid and trained military consistency in law, ritual clear lines of authority

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) King – anointed, divinely chosen, representative of YHWH Prophet – voice of YHWH, anoints the king, judges and restricts the king Priest – seen more in Chronicler than Deuteronomist, reciprocal power relationship with king Judges, et al. - subject to the king; tribal leaders, levitical priests

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) The Birth of Samuel Barren mother Divine promise Vowed life Prayer of Hannah

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 1 Sam 2-6 The call of Samuel the 'sons of Eli' Philistines and the Ark of the Covenant

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 1 Sam 8 Israel wants a King 1 Sam 9-10 Saul the Good Son Saul becomes King

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 1 Sam 12 Saul is established Samuel retires Samuel's blessing/warning 1 Sam 13 Saul takes the role of priest

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 1 Sam 15 Saul is rejected as king by God 1 Sam 16 David is annointed by Samuel 1 Sam 17 David and Goliath

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 1 Sam 14, 18 and 20 Jonathan What is the relationship between Saul and Jonathan? Why might Jonathan be portrayed as favoring David? What is the relationship between Jonathan and David?

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 2 Sam / The Establishment of Jerusalem From whom did David conquer the city? What had the city been named? What does 'Jerusalem' mean? What does David declare about the city? What is the geography of the city?

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The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 2 Sam The Davidic Covenant What does David wish to build? Why does God refuse David? Who speaks to David on God's behalf? What does God promise? What is David's reaction?

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 2 Sam Bathsheba How did David 'meet' her? Was Bathsheba willling? How did David handle Uriah? What sort of person was Uriah? Joab's report on Uriah's death – a hidden message? How does Bathsheba react? What happened to their first son? What is Nathan's parable? David's reaction to the parable Eighth of many wives: Michal, the second daughter of King Saul Ahinoam the Jezreelite Abigail the Carmelite, widow of Nabal Maachah, daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur Haggith Abital Eglah Bathsheba, widow of Uriah the Hittite later said to have 500 wives and concubines

The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) 2 Sam David's Offspring Amnon, Tamar, Absalom (see questions on p. 186 in textbook) Why is does trouble arrive in David's household? How does David react to Tamar's rape? How does her full brother, Absalom, react? Who is Jonadab and what role does he play? Scan ch , what is the fate of Absalom, why? Solomon Scan I Kings 1:1-40 Who was Adonijah? How does Solomon become king?

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