Intro to OT Lit Studying OT Literature What are we Reading? o The OT is a collection of texts Why are we Reading?

ing? o The OT is a collection of authoritative texts How are we Reading? o Our method of study needs to match our object of study A Text-based Approach to the Study of OT Lit: o Focuses on the final form of the text o Represents a move from literary strata to literary strategy o Utilizes textual tools and intentionally highlights textual features o Seeks to view the parts in light of the whole Goal: To Discern an authors textual intent o Key Question: How has an author composed his text? o Key Assumption: Biblical writers are competent authors with distinct and discernible strategies (purposes in writing) Key Textso Mk 13:14 o Luke 1:1-4 o John 20:30-31 o Heb 13:22 o Rev 1:11 Utilizing a Compositional Approach o Reading Fast Reading Slow Reading o Observation Textual Features Compositional Strategies Learning to ask+ answer textual questions o Humility Submissive to the authors intended meaning Willing to modify reader expectations Compositional Strategies of the OT Authors o Genre: Classification as a specific kind of literature o Two Major Literary types Narrative Poetry o Use of Structure

Use of Sources o An important part of the compositional process (Lk 1:1-4) o Types of Possible Sources: Written documents Oral testimony Personal memory o Survey of Biblical Examples Gen 5:1, The Book of the Generations of Adam Ex 17:14, An Account of the Amalekite Battle Ex 20:1 ff, Ex 24:3-7, The Book of the Covenant Num 21:14, The Book of the Wars of Yahweh Num 21:17-18, A recorded song of Israel Josh 10:13, The Book of Jashar 1&2 Kings (for Chronicles), Mark (for the other Gospels) 2 Tim 2:11, A Trustworthy Statement 1 Tim 3:16, A Common Confession Use of Other Texts (textual connections) o The textual strategy of intertextuality Definition: The study of the relationship between two texts Biblical Intertextuality: study of the relationship between two biblical texts Purposes of Intertextual Connections Illustrate a concept Make a theological point Demonstrate some type of connection Types of Intertextual Connections Quotations (eg Dan9; Mk 1:2) Allusions (eg, Isa 1:9-10) Echoes (eg, 1-2 Chron/1-2 Kings, Lk 1-2) Canonical Location o Books are known by the company they keep o The context of the biblical canon helps guide readers

Shape of the Hebrew Bible Following the Contours of the Canon o Working Definition of Canon: An authoritative collection of Authoritative Texts o The Canonical Context Is the churchs guide for reading the biblical texts Helps us see the parts in light of the whole Helps us see the books within the context of the collection Formation of the Hebrew Bible o The Law Receiving the Ten Commandments (Ex 20) Receiving the Book of the Covenant (Ex 24:3-8) Receiving the Law of the Lord/Pentateuch (Deut 31:34-36) Early in Israels history, the Pentateuch function as the core canon for the people o The Law and the Prophets: The story continues with new words from the Lord Josh 24:26 1 Sam 10:25 Jer 36:1 New prophetic writings are associated with the Law There is a mutual dependence that develops between texts The Law, Prophets, and Writings: o New writings reflect on the Law and the Prophets Theology and themes applied to the daily life of the community (often in Exile) Poetic texts ( Pss/Lam/Songs) Wisdom literature (Job/Prov/Eccl) Concluding Narratives Esther/Daniel (life in Exile) Ezra-Nehemiah (Return from Exile) Chronicles (Commentary on the entire HB) The Shape of the Hebrew Bible o The Law (Torah) Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy o The Prophets (Nevim) Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, The Twelve o The Writings (ketuvim) Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentation, Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, Chronicles o Meditating on the Hebrew Bible as a Whole: Strategic textual seams

Canon-conscious comments Deut 31->Josh1:8->Mal4:4-> Ps 1:1-3 o The textual world of the Hebrew Bible Law Gods dealing with the World (Gen 1-11) Gods dealing with Israel in particular (Gen 12ff) Prophets Former Prophets: Joshua-Kings continue the narrative of Israels history as they occupy the land, establish a kingdom, and then descend into exile Writing Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and The Twelve are situated within the prophetic history of the former prophets Writings A structural pause in the narrative; many poetic reflections on Israels life before, during, and after the exile The narratives of Esther/Dan, Ezra-Neh, and Chronicles finish the storyline and function as a conclusion to the Hebrew Bible References to the Shape of the Hebrew Bible: o The Bible of Jesus: Lk 11:49-52, Lk 24:27,44 o The Bible of the Apostles The quotation patterns of the NT point to the Hebrew Bible The NT writers assume the relevance/authority of the OT teachings No dispute in NT over canonical boundaries In NT, the Scriptures are often common ground in debates

The Nature of Narrative Importance of Narrative o The Bible is a Book of Narratives o Grappling with the Textual World of the Bible Biblical narratives are realistic historical narratives These narratives generate a meta-narrative This meta-narrative claims to be the only real world o Claim of Biblical Narrative Not only that all the worlds a stage But that all the worlds on its stage! How do Narratives Function? o Old Testament Narratives contain both the narration and interpretation of Israels history o Narration: The Backbone of Narrative Portrayed Deeds: portrayal of actions + events Portrayed Words: portrayal of dialogue + discourse o Key Technique: Device of Selectivity No historical narrative records every detail Author selects what to include and what to omit Author also shapes how those element appear o Interpretation: Authorial Commentary Explicit Commentary Hearing the authors own voice (Gen 2:24, Gen 6:9,11) Implicit Commentary Literary Details (repetition, stressing key words, point of view) Structural Framework (how building blocks fit together) Case Study: Shape of Job o Narrative (Job1-2)->Discourse (Job 3-41)->Narrative (Job 42) o Effects of the Narrative Shaping The voice of the Author (Job 1:1) The Diverse Voices of the Friends (Job 3-37) The Thundering Voice of the Lord! (Job 38-41) Responding to Old Testament Narrative o Remembering the Meta-Narrative (Deut 6-7) Remember well what the Lord your God did o Meditating on the Meta-Narrative (Ps 1) Blessed is the one whose delight is in the Law of the Lord and who meditates on his law day and night

Pentateuch Authorship o Preliminary observations o Traditional View: Moses as the Author Moses portrayed as an author Laws (Ex 24:4;34:27) Narratives (Ex 17:14, Num 33:2) Poetry/songs (Deut 31:22, Deut 32) A Book! (Deut 31-32) Later biblical texts identify Moses as author Josh 1:7-8, 8:30-31, 23:6 2 Chron 25:4, 35:12 Ezra 6:18; Neh 13:1 Jn 5:46, Mk 12:26, Lk 16:29, 24:27 o Elements not from Moses Hand: Account of Mosess Death (Deut 32-34) Minor Textual Updates Dan in Gen 14:4 from later date Retrospective comment in Gen 36:1 o Conclusion: Moses as the Author ( with a little help from his friends) Audience o In particular, the second generation of Israel after the Exodus o In general, future generations of readers o Setting: The Border of the Promised Land Deut 1:1, 29:1 Date o Important Date for OT Timelines: 1 Kgs 6:1 4th year of Solomons reign (966 BC) was 480 years after the exodus Exodus occurs around 1446 BC 40 years of wilderness wanderings Conquest of Promised Land begins around 1406 BC o Conclusion: Pentateuch is written around 1406 BC Purpose o To remind future generations of important historical and theological realities o The Pentateuch was Written to Reveal: Who is the Lord Who are the People Where do we go from here Genre o The Pentateuch is Narrative

The Pentateuch begins the Meta-Narrative of the Hebrew Bible How Narratives of the Pentateuch Function Include both the Narrations and interpretation of Israels early history Canonical Location o The Pentateuch is the Law of the Lord/Book of Moses o The Pentateuch is the foundation of the Hebrew Bible Reading the Pentateuch as a Book o Seeing the compositional unity of the Pentateuch Canonical Considerations The shape of the Hebrew Bible Later biblical texts affirm this unity Historical Considerations Early historical evidence refers to the book of Moses Literary Considerations Literary and theological connections that span Gen-Deut Textual Strategies within the Pentateuch o Starting Point: Moses as a skillful literary artist o End Product: A Mosaic mosaic of literary elements Narratives (Now it came about, when) Poems (Then Moses sang this song to the Lord) Genealogies (This is the record of the genealogy of) Collections of laws (Now these are the ordinances which you are to set before them..) Structural Framework: Narrative Shape of the Pentateuch o Narrative Chronology: Moving through History with Moses The Pentateuch recounts a single storyline The narrative sequence is an important strategy of the author o Genesis: In the beginning The early history of the world (primary history, Gen 1-11) Creation of the Land (Gen 1-2) Exile from the Land (Gen 3-4) Noah and the Flood (Gen 5-9) The Nations and Babel (10-11) The lives of the fathers (patriarchal history, (Gen 12-50) Abraham (12-25) Isaac, Jacob and Esau (Gen 25-36) Jacob and Joseph (37-50) o Exodus-Leviticus-Numbers: Meanwhile, at Mt Sinai The exodus from Egypt narratives (Ex 1-19) Narrative Progress stops: Time spent at Mt Sinai (Ex20-Num10) The wilderness narratives (Num 10-25)

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Narrative Progress Stops: Census Taken + Logistical Logs (Num 26-30) Movement toward the Land+ Further Instructions (Num31-36) o Deuteronomy: A Quick Reminder before you Go Moses recounts Israels History (Deut 1-11) Instructions for life and worship in the Land (Deut 12-26) Curses, Blessings, and Covenant Renewal (Deut 27-30) Transition from Moses to Joshua (Deut 31) Song of Moses (Deut 32) Blessings of Moses (Deut 33) Death of Moses (Deut 34) Narrative Notables o Bookends of the Narrative Framework Gen provides a two-part introductory focus Deut provides concluding commentary o The Ex-Lev-Num Sequence: Highlights the giving of the Law (receives a large textual real estate) Reflects upon the effects of the Law (Before the Law->under the Law) Textual Pattern of Narrative+Poetry+Epilogue o Block of Narrative Portrays a narrative sequence o Poetic section Serves as a textual seam interpretive summaries + connecting links lens through which to view the narrative o Brief epilogue Provides quick transition to next series of actions Micro-Level: Genesis 1-11 Creation Narrative (Gen 1)->Poetry (1:27)->Epilogue (1:28) Garden (Gen 2)->(Gen2:23)-> (2:24-25) Fall Gen 3->Gen 3:14-19->3:20 Cain/Able Gen 4->Gen 4:23-24-> 4:25 Genealogy of Adam Gen 5->5:29->5:30-31 Flood Narrative (Gen 6-9)->(9:25-27)->9:28 This pattern connects the Pentateuchs major narrative sections and reveals a literary unity across the entire book The Big Picture of the Pentateuch: The God of Creation o God as creator of the heavens and the earth Foundational for the biblical understanding of the world One of the most important characterizations of Israels God o Majestic Sequence of Creation in Gen 1:3ff God speaks and

Light begins to emanate, expanses move into place, dry land materializes, vegetation begins to grow, the sun and moon are given purposes, the waters begin to teem with sea creatures, and birds begin to soar, and land animals populate the fields o The effect of this creation account Shapes the believing communitys understanding of God, the world, and their role within the world The God of Israel is the creator of good things The Big Picture: The God of the Covenants o The importance of a Canonical portrait of the Biblical Covenants o The Important Connection between Creation and Covenant o Definition of Covenant A relationship established by means of a promise o The covenant with Adam (Adamic covenant) Key texts: Gen 1-2(esp1:26-31, 2:15-17) Covenant Stipulation: worship and obey 2:15 Covenant Failure: pattern of disobedience begins ( a heart problem) o The covenant with Noah (Noahtic Covenant) Key texts: Gen 6-9 (esp, 8:20-9:17) Repeated themes from Gen 1-3 o The covenant with Abraham (Abrahamic Covenant) Key texts: Gen 12-17 (esp 12:1-7, 15:1-6) Covenant Stipulation: Faith in Gods promises Covenant Blessings: A great land, people, a blessing to the nations; Promise will be fulfilled by Abrahams descendants (seed) o The covenant with Moses (Mosaic Covenant) Key texts: Ex 19-20, Deut 4:1-8 (esp 19:4-5, 19:18-20) Covenant Stipulation: faith-filled obedience to Gods word Covenant Blessing: Being Gods chosen people Being reserved for Gods purposes Understood as a potential fulfillment of the Abrahamic promises Covenant Failure The people break the covenant as it is being written The Lord graciously renews covenant with the people A pattern of disobedience develops within the community This pattern indicates the failure of the Mosaic covenant to deal with the heart problem of the people Textual Strategies that point to the failure of the Mosaic Covenant o The shape of the legal material (the laws in the Law) o Preliminary observations:

The Pentateuch does not contain every law present in Israels life The laws that are included are selective (not exhaustive) The laws given at Mt Sinai were not the first given (e.g., Ex 15:25-26) The laws in the Pentateuch are parts of collections of laws The Ten Commandments The covenant code The code of priests The holiness code The collections of legal material are set within a narrative framework o In sum, this Is Moses prophetic narrative critique: The laws do not produce righteousness, but stress the need for faith The laws represent increasingly complex stipulations intended to curtail sinfulness of the people (especially idolatry) o Contrast of the Lives of Abraham and Moses Abraham (man of faith) Moses (man of law) Textual Strategies that point to the Hope for the Future o Reason for Hope: Holding out for a new Covenant and a Coming Messiah o The Poetic Promises of the Pentateuch: Keeping eye on the seed Gen 3:15, Gen 12:1-3, Gen 49:8-10, Num 24:8-9

Joshua and Judges Prophetic History o Purpose of the Prophetic History To explain the exile and Babylonian Captivity (Deut 28:45) To show the path toward recovering the blessing (Deut 30:1-5) o Key Themes in Prophetic History The Lords Faithfulness to the Covenant Israels Failure to Keep the Covenant Joshua, the new Moses o First mentioned in Ex 17:8-13 Successfully defeats the Amalekites o From the tribe of Ephraim (Num 13:8) o Gives the minority report in Num 14 o Learning the ways of the Lord with Moses (Ex 33:11) o Receives the Mosaic Mantel before Moses dies (Deut31:23, 34:9, Josh 4:14) Joshua: Shape of the Book o Israel Enters the Land (1-5) o The Conquest of the Land (6-12) o Distribution of the Land (13-22) o Reminder to Trust the Lord in the Land (23-24) Israel Enters the Land (1-5) o Joshuas charge and Joshuas authority as the New Moses Established (1:11-18) o Joshua sends spies and Rahab protects them Rahab is the rockstar of this story (2:1-14) Words of the King of Jericho vs. the King of Israel o Israel Enters the Land Israel crosses the river (3:1-17) Israel worships immediately Through a memorial for future generations (4:1-24) Through circumcision (5:1-9) Through Passover (5:10-15) Result of this obedience: The Lords protection (5:13-15) The Conquest of the Land (6-12) o Victory at Jericho (6:1-27) The dramatic fall of Jericho The people follow the Lords instructions Rahab and her house become part of Israel o Failure at Ai (7:1-15) The rout of Israel (7:1-10) The sin of Achan (7:11-26) Israel defeats Ai according the Word of the Lord (8:1-29)

Covenant Reminder (8:30-35) Remembering the book of Moses o The Ruse of Gibeon+ the Rashness of Israel (9:14-15) o A Swift Account of the Rest of the Conquest (10-12) Distribution of the Land (13-22) o Much done (years have passed), but much still to do (13:1) o Reminder of Moses allotment of the Land (13:1-33) o Caleb receives his promised inheritance (14) o Land distributed into tribal territories (15-22) A tangible picture of the Land promise of the Abrahamic Covenant being fulfilled Reminder to Trust the Lord in the Land (23-24) o Joshuas farewell speech to Israels leaders (23) o Covenant Renewed at Schechem (24) Joshuas Word of Exhortation o 23:6, 23:11, 24:14, 24:20 Joshuas Word of Warning o 23:7, 23:12, 23:16, 24:20 Narrative Conclusion: It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times o Theological Themes The power and faithfulness of the Lord Victories are attributed to God and understood as fulfillment of divine promises If the people trust in the Lord, the Lord will fight for them (6:2, 23:9-10) Possession of the Promised Land Land is Gods gift to Israel Large portion of the book of Joshua comprises the tribal distribution of the Land Israel is seeing the potential fulfillment of the promise of rest in the Land Because it I conditioned on the heart condition of the people, the promise is not fully realized Connection to Pentateuch o Leadership transition (Moses to Joshua) o Literary Parallels: Ex 15:15/Josh2:9 Ex 3:6/Josh 5:13-15 Ex 2:21/ Josh 5:10 Num 14/Josh7 o Theological Parallels God of creation is the God of the covenant o God has the right to give this land to Israel because he created it o God has the power to give this land to Israel because he is the all-powerful creator of man and the natural order

The Book of Judges Historical Setting: From the death of Joshua to the time of Samuel (around 340 years) Canonical Location: o Narrative Connection to Joshua Death of Joshua (Josh 24:28-31, Judg 1:1, 2:6-15) o Literary Counterpart to Joshua Book of Joshua presented a successful conquest Book of Judges portrays the incomplete conquest The Role of Judge o Provided military leadership against Gods enemies (Judg 2:16) o Provided Covenant leadership with Gods people (Judg 2:18) o Key characteristics of a successful judge: The judge recognizes that God himself is the Judge The Judge leads by the power of Gods Spirit Shape of the Book o Introduction to the Time of the Judges (1-3) o Account of the Time of the Judges (3-16) o Conclusion to the Time of the Judges (17-21) Introduction to the Time of the Judges (1-3) o Survey of the incomplete conquest Judahs role highlighted (1:1-26) Results from other tribes (1:27-36) o Sobering Word from the Angel of the Lord (2:1-5) o The Unfaithfulness of the Nation on Display: The results of the failing to drive out the inhabitants of the Land (2:1-3:6) o Downward spiral of disobedience (2:11-23) Error of Idolatry (2:12-13;3:6) Error of Intermarriage (3:5-6) Account of the Time of the Judges (3-16) o Othniel (3:7-11): sets the pattern o Ehud (3:12-30): left-handed lone ranger, comes from right hand o Minor Judge: Shamgar (3:31) o Deborah (4:1-5:31) Deborah/Jael deliver Israel with resolve and insight Poetic song of Deborah and Barak commemorates victory+ highlights the unexpected way God delivers Israel o Gideon (6:1-8:32): Pattern extended/developed Midianites overpower Israel (6:1-6) The Lord hears their cries and sends a prophet (6:7-10) The Lord calls Gideon + Gideon responds (eventually) Gideon destroys the symbolic idol + builds an altar (by night!)

The Spirit of the Lord clothes Gideon (6:34) Gideon tests the Lord (w/ fleece) + the Lord tests Gideon (w/ 300 men): The victory belongs to the Lord (7:19-23) Gideons good confession: the Lord is your King (8:22-23) and tragic mistake: The Golden Ephod (8:22-28) After Gideon dies, the cycle continues immediately o Abimelech (8:33-9:57): The anti-judge+ a study of Contrasts with Gideon: A military/family conspiracy; calls himself (9:1-6) Gideon: The Lord is your King; Abimelech: I am your King A prophetic parable against Abimelech+ his leadership by Jotham at My. Gerizim (9:7-21) God sends an evil spirit to hamper Abimelechs reign Abimelech killed by a certain woman (9:53) Jothams curses from Mt. Gerizim come to pass (9:57) o Minor Judges: Tola and Jair (10:1-5) o Jephthath (10:6-12:7): the rash deliverer o Minor Judges: Ibzan, Elon, Abdon (12:8-15) o Samson (chapter 13-16): strongest body, weakest heart Conclusion to the Time of the Judges (17-21) o Micahs Idolatry and the wandering Levite (17-18) o The war with the Tribe of Benjamin (19-21) Cause of the Conflict: The Levite and his Concubine (19) Battle with the tribe of Benjamin (20) Fallout from the civil war (21) o These concluding scenes demonstrate: The Spiritual Confusion of the Nation The Moral Depravity of the Nation Narrative Conclusion: o It was the worst of times it was the worst of times
o In the midst of Civil War (as the nation is falling apart), A Haunting Refrain (17:6, 18:1,19:1, 21:25)

Theological Themes o Importance of Knowing Gods Will The welfare of the nation rests on knowing the Lord and meditating on his word o Importance of Keeping the Covenant Breaking the covenant results in divine discipline
Explains why Israel could not possess the land completely: a pattern of disobedience

Primary covenant violation: going after Canaanite gods God continues to send deliverance in the judges The Need for a Godly Leader (a King!) A haunting refrain (same verses) Judges shows the urgent need for a godly King

The Book of Samuel:1-2 Samuel Within the Hebrew Bible, 1-2 Samuel are considered one book: The Book of Samuel Historical Setting From the last days of the Judges, to the end of Davids life (around 100 years) 1 Sam 10:25 1Chron 29:29 o Canonical Location within the Prophetic History Connection to Judges In those days there was no king leads into the days when there was a king. Now there was a certain man (Judg 13:2, 17:2, 19:2, 1 Sam 1:2) Connection to Kings The establishment of Israels kingdom in Samuel prepares the way for the history of the kingdom in Kings o Shape of the Book Period of Samuels Judgeship (1 Sam 1-7) Beginning of the Kingdom of Israel (1 Sam 8-11) The Fall of Saul and the Rise of David (1 Sam 15-31) The king and His Kingdom: David Established as King in Jerusalem (2 Sam 1-6) God makes a Covenant with David (2 Sam 7) The slow Decline of the House of David (2 Sam 8-20) Davids Last Words and Acts as King (2 Sam 21-24) o The Poetic Framework of the Book: Sing to the King! Three major poetic section in Samuel Hannahs song after the birth of Samuel (1 Sam 2:1-10) Davids lament after the death of Saul (2 Sam 1:17-27) Davids psalm reflecting his own kingship (2 Sam 22:1-23:7) The Three Biographies of the Book o Samuel: The Last Judge of Israel (1 Sam 1-7) now Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life (1 Sam 7:15) o Saul: The First King of Israel (1 Sam 9-31) 1 Sam 12:13 o David: The First Davidic King of Israel (2 Sam) 2 Sam 5:2-3 Samuel: The Last Judge of Israel (1 Sam 1-7) o Story of Samuels Birth (1 Sam 1-2) Hannahs prayer for a son (1:1-18) Samuels birth and dedication to the Land (1:19-28) Hannahs prayer of thanksgiving (2:1-11) o Samuel Ministers Before the Lord (2:12-36) o Samuel Called to lead Israel (3:1-7:27) o o

Samuels call to a prophetic ministry (against Eli Israel) Philistines capture the Ark of the covenant (4:1-22) Philistines cant handle the Ark of the covenant (5:1-6:21) Neither can Israel (6:19-21) and the Ark goes into exile (7:1-2) Samuel rises as Judge to deliver Israel (7:3-17) Saul: The First King of Israel (1 Sam 9-31) o The people demand a King (1 Sam 8) Saul chosen, anointed and proclaimed King (1 Sam 9-10) Saul defeats the Ammonites (1 Sam 11) o Samuels last words as Israels ruler (1 Sam 12) o Saul is rejected by the Lord (1 Sam 13-15) Does not wait for Samuel to sacrifice (13:8-15) Makes a rash oath that almost kills his son (14:43-46) Does not completely destroy the Amalekites (15:1-35) o A tale of Two Kingdoms: As Saul Falls, David Rises David plays the harp in Sauls court (16:14-23) David defeats the giant on Sauls battlefield (17:1-58) David befriends Sauls son and marries Sauls daughter (18: 1-30) An infuriating refrain Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousands Saul pursues David and fights the Philistines in vain (19-31) Davids Lament at Sauls demise (2 Sam 1:17-27) How the mighty have fallen David: The First Davidic King of Israel (2 Sam) o David anticipated and anointed (1 Sam 13:14, 16:12-3) o David establishes his Kingdom at Jerusalem (1-6) o The Lord makes a Covenant with David (7) Background: Deut 12:8-14 Promise: Place, Rest, a House (dynasty), a Lasting Kingdom, Davids seed will be Gods son (7:14) o Davids Military Success Highlighted (8) o Davids kindness to Mephibosheth highlighted (9) o Because of his sin, Davids house falls apart David and Bathsheba (11-12) David stays home from war (11:1), commits adultery with Bathsheba (11:2-5), has Uriah killed in battle (11:6-25) The thing that David had done displeased the Lord (11:27) o Consequences: David rebuked by Nathan prophet; David repents (Ps 51), but the child dies Absalom kills his brother and rebels against David (13-18) David returns to rebuild a broken house (19)

And David grew weary (21:25) Davids last words (22:1-23:7, deliverance + promise) Davids last sins (24:1-25, repentance at the site of the temple) Samuel: Theological Themes o The providence of the Lord The key theme of the strategic poetic texts Hannahs song that beings Samuel (1 Sam 2:1-10) Davids song that end Samuel (2 Sam 22:1-23:7) o The Nature of Kingship The Lord is still Ruler of Israel The Lord must be King is Israels King The King must worship and obey (1 Sam 12:12-25, Deut 17:14-20) The King must lead the people to do the same o The Nature of the Davidic Covenant In Samuel, Kingship is connected to the Promise to David Who will be the Son of David that fulfills this promise? Will God make Davids house grow? (2 Sam 23:5)