The Beginnings of the Kingdom.

After Saul’s death at the hands of the Philistines, the Chronicler describes David’s rise to power. Chapters 11 and beyond form a section focused on portraying David as king of “all Israel.” All the material comes from the Second Book of Samuel. However, the Chronicler has reworked it for readers familiar with David’s story, guiding them toward a new understanding of the same narrative.

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