Abstract
This essay reconsiders Louis Feldman's assertion that Josephus characterized Saul as a king who administered justice. This assertion is examined against the narratives in 1 Samuel 14 and 22. My conclusion is that Josephus did not praise Saul for being a just king. In this regard, his characterization of Saul is consistent with the biblical narratives in 1 Samuel 14 and 22, which denounce Saul for being a negative model of the king as supreme judge.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
| Journal | Journal of Hebrew Scriptures |
| Volume | 8 |
| State | Published - 2008 |