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Book Synopsis
This commentary on Samuel focuses especially on the qualities of leadership displayed by the major characters of the book. In addition, it provides an analysis of the synchronic, literary structure of the book of Samuel as well as a new theory concerning the composition of the book.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Suggested readings on Samuel; 3. Commentary part one: the Rule of the House of Eli-1 Samuel 1–7; 4. Commentary part two: the Rule of Saul ben Kish-1 Samuel 13–31; 5. Commentary part three: David's Rise to Power as King of Israel and Judah-2 Samuel 1:1–5:3; 6. Commentary part four: the Regnal Account of King David ben Jesse.

1 2 Samuel

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 12/21/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108460040, 978-1108460040
      ISBN10: 1108460046
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      Old Testaments Theology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This commentary on Samuel focuses especially on the qualities of leadership displayed by the major characters of the book. In addition, it provides an analysis of the synchronic, literary structure of the book of Samuel as well as a new theory concerning the composition of the book.

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction; 2. Suggested readings on Samuel; 3. Commentary part one: the Rule of the House of Eli-1 Samuel 1–7; 4. Commentary part two: the Rule of Saul ben Kish-1 Samuel 13–31; 5. Commentary part three: David's Rise to Power as King of Israel and Judah-2 Samuel 1:1–5:3; 6. Commentary part four: the Regnal Account of King David ben Jesse.

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