Could Saul Rule Forever? A New Look at 1 Samuel 13: 13–14: A new look at 1 Samuel 13:13-14

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Abstract

This article reconsiders the pericope in 1 Samuel 13:13-14, in which Samuel told Saul that had he been obedient to him, he and his dynasty would have ruled forever. These words are traditionally considered by scholars and interpreters as a later addition or as Samuel’s own interpretation of God’s oracles. I contest these views on the basis of historical and exegetical arguments.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Hebrew Scriptures
Volume5
StatePublished - 2005

Bibliographical note

reprinted in E. Ben Zvi [ed.], Perspectives in Hebrew Scriptures II: Comprising the Contents of Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, vol. 5 [Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias Press, 2007], 311-316]).

RAMBI Publications

  • RAMBI Publications
  • Saul -- King of Israel
  • Bible -- Samuel, 1st -- XIII-XIV -- Criticism, interpretation, etc

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