Narrative art and poetry in the books of Samuel. : a full interpretation based on stylistic and structural analyses. / / Vol. 3, : Throne and city (II Sam. 2-8 and 21-24) : / J.P. Fokkelman.

• Superior document: Studia semitica neerlandica ; 27
• Author: Fokkelman, J. P.
• Place / Publishing House: Assen ;, Maastricht : : Van Gorcum,, 1990.
• Year of Publication: 1990
• Language: English
• Series: Studia Semitica Neerlandica 27.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (447 pages).
• Other title: Preliminary Material /; Introduction /; Who shall have dominion over Israel? /; The generals keep their kings occupied /; One man’s breath is another man’s death /; Jerusalem: The City of David? /; God grants the kingdom a future /; Two crises of crime and punishment flank the champions /; The great hymn of thanksgiving and a short poem of the king /; Abbreviations and bibliography /; Philological justification /; Colometry /; Index of biblical verses treated /; The Hebrew text /; Throne and city (II Sam. 2-8 & 21-24)
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• ISBN: 9004358579
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: J.P. Fokkelman.

Narrative Art and Poetry in the Books of Samuel is the vast undertaking to interpret all the material in Samuel. Everything that the text has to offer can only be understood and appreciated to the full, and its interpretation can only lay claim to full validity by means of an integral view. Therefore the author has developed a textual model which regards and covers the composition of the Samuel books as a hierarchy of twelve levels. This volume bridges the gap between volume I and II. Throne and City carries on the work according to the principles of a sound and independent narratology. It differentiates II Sam. 2-5:5 (Act IX) and 5:6-18 (Act X) as the two final phases of David’s long march to pow