The Biblical Saga of King David Vivens HomoD'Angelo, Cristiano
The central focus in this article is the way in which the figure of David has been represented in art and literature generally, but with specific reference to Allan Massie's King David, A Novel (1995) as an interpretation of the biblical story of David. By way of introduction some general...
Archaeologists in Golan Heights Unearth Fort Dated to Time of Biblical King David (Smithsonian Magazine) Although it lacks photos, this article is an intriguing secular discussion of an ancient fort discovered in the area. Hippos Excavation Project (official site) A comprehensive look at the Hippos...
Ahitophel, a counselor of King David, has joined Absalom’s rebellion against the king. However, when he realizes that Absalom has been tricked into following a foolhardy plan certain to lead to defeat, Ahitophel sets his house in order and strangles himself:” (2 Sam. 17:23) Zimri is...
Joseph, in the Old Testament, son of the patriarch Jacob and his wife Rachel. As Jacob’s name became synonymous with all Israel, so that of Joseph was eventually equated with all the tribes that made up the northern kingdom. According to tradition, his
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god. Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel...
In a world that is riddled with sickness and disease, the description of the tree of life inRevelation 22is a beautiful reminder that there will be no more suffering or pain in heaven. The fruit of the tree, which will line the center of heaven’s golden street, will be continuously ava...
King David of Israel reigned in the 10th century B.C., and the Old Testament recounts hisbattle and defeat of the giant Goliath, a Philistine. Jesus was one of David's descendants. The name has been particularly popular in Wales, where David was the name of a fifth-century patron saint...
Once again, the history of this site begins with King David. After conquering the Jebusite city of Jerusalem, David’s first order of business is to bring the ark of the covenant up to Jerusalem. That is to say, once the new Israelite political identity of the city has been safely ...
On the basis of an Israelian scribe integrating with Judahite administration and a king’s name as formulaic in annals, he suggests these may indicate “that not all the northern literature came from oral tradition. Some scribes could have physically brought records from the palace in Samaria ...