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The Deuteronomistic History: Prophets and Kings in 1 and 2 Samuel - Lecture 13

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This lecture examines the transition from tribal society to monarchy through Judges and 1 and 2 Samuel. It analyzes Saul and David, Deuteronomistic perspectives, ambivalence about monarchy, and the Davidic Covenant.

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- Chapter 1. Distinguishing between Israelis and Israelites .
- Chapter 2. An Alliance of Tribes .
- Chapter 3. The Book of Judges .
- Chapter 4. Samuel, a Transition Figure and the Last in a Line of Prophet Judges .
- Chapter 5. Saul and David as Representations of Ambivalence about Monarchy.
- Chapter 6. The Davidic Covenant .

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