Israelite Sheepshearing and David’s Rise to Power
An analysis of the relevant texts (Genesis 31; 38; 1 Samuel 25; 2 Samuel 13) reveals that sheepshearing in ancient Israel was a significant celebration characterized by feasting, heavy dirinking, and the settling of old scores. As a result of these associations, sheepshearing became an ideal backdro...
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| Language: | English |
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Peeters
2006
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Biblica
Year: 2006, Volume: 87, Issue: 1, Pages: 55-63 |
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