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Samuel and the Rise of the Monarchy: Kingship, Theocracy, and the Ambiguity of Power

Explore the theological ambiguity of Israel's monarchy in 1-2 Samuel. Examines Saul's tragic fall, David's complex legacy, prophetic accountability, and messianic hope through careful exegesis and scholarly engagement.

10.1177/imt.2008.0006 · Cite this article · Abide Academic Repository
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The Anointing of David: Shepherd, King, and the Theology of Divine Election in 1 Samuel 16

Explore the theology of David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16—divine election that subverts expectations, shepherd kingship, Spirit empowerment, and typological fulfillment in Christ. Scholarly analysis with Hebrew terms and canonical connections.

10.2307/themelios.2016.0041c · Cite this article · Abide Academic Repository
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Covenant Faithfulness and Hesed in Samuel: The Theology of Loyal Love

Examine the theology of hesed in Samuel — David's promise to Jonathan, the Mephibosheth narrative as a parable of grace, and the implications for covenant love

10.15699/jbl.1362.2017.b · Cite this article · Abide Academic Repository