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David's Politics - Servant, Rebel, King (Hardcover)
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David's Politics - Servant, Rebel, King (Hardcover)
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David's Politics evaluates what we can learn about politics by
studying David's life as presented in the Books of Samuel through
the first two chapters of 1 Kings. I begin by discussing the rules
for kingship set forth in Deuteronomy and carry this through to the
elders' demand that the prophet Samuel appoint a king. Despite his
reluctance he appoints Saul, who has many military successes. But
when he fails when he fails to annihilate the Amalekites God
withdraws his grace and Saul falls into a state of depression,
which grows worse as the story progresses. David is called to
Saul's court as a musician. I argue that he has three roles, first
as a servant to King Saul, second as a rebel against Saul, and
third as king. As a servant to Saul, David establishes his
credentials as a warrior and also becomes the king's son-in-law. As
a rebel against Saul, David again takes actions that solidify his
future support in Israel and Judah. David has two opportunities to
kill Saul, but refuses to kill him. He also cements his political
support in Judah. After becoming king, David's military successes
are the prime reason for his support. He also administered justice,
which may have further bolstered his legitimacy. Indeed, David did
what was right "all the days of his life, except in the matter of
Uriah the Hittite" (1 Kings 15:5). By committing adultery with
Bathsheba, Uriah's wife, and by having Uriah murdered, David brings
grief upon himself and his family: the rape of his only named
daughter, the murder of Amnon, his first-born son and the death in
battle of Absalom, who is probably David's oldest surviving son.
Throughout most of this account David displays remarkable political
sagacity, and more can be learned studying his life than that of
any other king of Israel or Judah.
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