House of God or House of David: The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7: 164 (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies)

Lyle Eslinger

ISBN 10: 056757153X / ISBN 13: 9780567571533

Published by Sheffield Academic Press 2009-02-01, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: House of God or House of David: The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7: 164 (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies)
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press 2009-02-01
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 056757153X
• ISBN 13: 9780567571533
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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 behind the facade of a grandiose and unending lineage. The history of religions problem of a Davidic versus sinaitic covenant may be resolved by attending less to the facade and more to the undertones of Yahweh's offer.