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Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-111) and indexes
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
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
