- 20 Mar, 2021
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Religion and Theology
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Chapter 12 entitled “The Monarch” in Social World of Ancient Israel 1250 – 587 BCE by Victor Matthews.
2. Review what Matthews says about about “The Monarch in the Stories of Meribaal (2 Sam 9:1-13; 16:1-4;19:24-30).”
3. What is the social situation in Israel at this time?
4. How does Matthews’ analysis impact on your reading of these passages?
5. What is the role of the monarch in the Ancient Near East?
6. Does David act as a “typical monarch” in these passages?
7. Do you agree or disagree with Matthews’ analysis of the these biblical passages?
8. Defend your answer. Consult at least 2 commentaries and 2 additional resources to examine and prepare your paper. Matthew Henry’s Commentary is insightful but it is not allowed for this exercise.
9. The paper is to be 5 page double-spaced.
NOTE: The central theme should be concise, clearly stated and presented in the first paragraph of the essay. All key terms and the scope of the essay should be defined.
A theoretical framework that will be used to analyze the data. Your digest and its implications should show that you understand.