Open AccessCould Saul Rule Forever? A New Look at 1 Samuel 13:13–14
Author(s) -
Michael Avioz
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of hebrew scriptures
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1203-1542
DOI - 10.5508/jhs.2005.v5.a16
Subject(s) - contest , interpretation (philosophy) , philosophy , interpreter , literature , theology , classics , art , linguistics , computer science , programming language
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.
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