House of God or House of David: The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7

by Lyle Eslinger

2 Samuel 7 has always been a focal point in discussion about the Davidic covenant and its relationship to the exodus (or Sinai) covenant. This new rhetorical study of the speeches of Yahweh and David in 2 Samuel 7 examines the dynamics of the conversation between the two characters, a conversation essentially about houses and obligation. The reading proposes that talk of a Davidic dynasty is a diversionary strategy that Yahweh uses to deflect David's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 056757153X
• ISBN13: 9780567571533
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"