House of God or House of David?: Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7: No. 164. (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement S.) - Hardcover

Eslinger, Lyle M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1850754810 ISBN 13: 9781850754817

Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group - Sheffie, 1994

Synopsis

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 behind the facade of a grandiose and unending lineage. The history of religions problem of a Davidic versus sinaitic covenant may be resolved by attending less to the facade and more to the undertones of Yahweh's offer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group - Sheffie
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850754810
• ISBN 13: 9781850754817
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 108