King David : a biography /

McKenzie, Steven L., 1953-,

King David : a biography / [print] Steven L. McKenzie. - New York : Oxford University Press, (c)2000. - viii, 232 pages : 4 maps ; 25 cm.



Images. The need for a biography of David -- Was there a King David? Extrabiblical sources -- Royal propaganda. The Bible's account of David's life -- Was David a shepherd? David's origins and youth -- Who killed whom? The Goliath story and David's career as a soldier in Saul's army -- Holy terrorist. David and his outlaw band -- Assassin. David's reign as King of Judah -- The cost of kingship. The policies and changes of David's administration -- Like father, like son. The Bathsheba affair and Absalom's revolt -- Poetic justice. The last days of King David -- Finished portrait. A synopsis.



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David, King of Israel.
David, King of Israel.


Bible.--Old Testament.

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