tribal divisions in Israel

Questions from The Bible

How does the dispute over who brought the king back reveal deep-seated divisions?

How the Dispute Over Who Brought the King Back Reveals Deep-Seated Divisions The narrative in Second Book of Samuel (2 Samuel 19:41–43) presents a tense dispute between the tribes of Israel and the tribe of Judah after King David returns to power following the rebellion of Absalom. At first glance,…

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Questions from The Bible

How did Judges illustrate the dangers of unresolved internal grievances during wartime?

How Did the Book of Judges Illustrate the Dangers of Unresolved Internal Grievances During Wartime? The Book of Judges provides a vivid and sobering portrait of ancient Israel during a turbulent period between the conquest of Canaan and the establishment of monarchy. Rather than presenting a unified and stable nation,…

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