Abstract
Based on the idea that their attitude towards Jerusalem is not simply an element of characterization, but also represents a moral judgment, the attitude of these four royal figures is examined within
two stories of rebellion. In the stories of Absalom’s revolt (2Sam 15-20) and the division of the kingdom
(1Kgs 12:1-24), along with its immediate continuation (v.22-24), the political leader deprives Jerusalem of
its privileged status by bestowing this privilege upon another city (Hebron, Shechem). In the first story,
David defends his seniority over Absalom. In the second, both Rehoboam and Jeroboam slight Jerusalem;
Jeroboam, however, undermines Jerusalem’s special and unique role by establishing rival cultic centers; this
provokes harsh criticism from the narrator.
two stories of rebellion. In the stories of Absalom’s revolt (2Sam 15-20) and the division of the kingdom
(1Kgs 12:1-24), along with its immediate continuation (v.22-24), the political leader deprives Jerusalem of
its privileged status by bestowing this privilege upon another city (Hebron, Shechem). In the first story,
David defends his seniority over Absalom. In the second, both Rehoboam and Jeroboam slight Jerusalem;
Jeroboam, however, undermines Jerusalem’s special and unique role by establishing rival cultic centers; this
provokes harsh criticism from the narrator.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 35-48 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Biblische Notizen |
| Volume | 150 |
| State | Published - 2011 |
Bibliographical note
On the attitudes of King David, Rehoboam, Jeroboam and Absalom.RAMBI Publications
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