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Author Eslinger, Lyle M., 1953-

Title House of God or house of David : the rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7 / Lyle Eslinger.

Publication Info. Sheffield, England : JSOT Press, [1994]
©1994

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 118 pages) : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series, 0309-0787 ; 164
Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 164.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-111) and indexes.
Contents Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Rhetoric and Persuasion in 2 Samuel 7; 2. David's First Speech & Yahweh's Rebuttal; 3. David's Response (2 Sam 7.18-29); 4. Biblical Echoes of 2 Samuel 7; Bibliography; Index of Authors; Index of Hebrew Words; Index of Subjects; Index of Biblical Citations.
Summary 2 Samuel 7 has always been a focal point in discussion about the Davidic covenant and its relationship to the exodus (or Sinai) covenant. This new rhetorical study of the speeches of Yahweh and David in 2 Samuel 7 examines the dynamics of the conversation between the two characters, a conversation essentially about houses and obligation. The reading proposes that talk of a Davidic dynasty is a diversionary strategy that Yahweh uses to deflect David's interest from a temple building project. It also suggests that the manner in which Yahweh presents the offer of dynasty conceals an empty offer b.
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Subject Bible. Samuel, 2nd, VII -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. Samuel, 2nd, VII -- Language, style.
David, King of Israel.
David, King of Israel.
Bible. Samuel, 2nd.
Bible. Samuel, 2nd.
David, roi d'Israël.
Bible. A.T. Samuel, 2e. VII -- Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bible. A.T.
Bible.
Language and languages -- Style.
Indexed Term Christianity Scriptures
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Eslinger, Lyle M., 1953- House of God or house of David. Sheffield, England : JSOT Press, ©1994 1850754810 9781850754817 (DLC) 94156880 (OCoLC)29988977
ISBN 9780567206008 (electronic book)
0567206009 (electronic book)
9781850754817
1850754810