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Episode 67: Prophets, Kings, and Terrible Men with Aaron Higashi

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Significance of the Tel Dan Inscription and Diverse Perspectives on King David

Exploring the Tel Dan inscription's insight into King David's historicity, this chapter delves into the biased historical perspectives favoring the Southern Kingdom despite the North's historical power. It discusses the complexities of mourning, traditional interpretations of Hebrew Bible stories like David and Jonathan's relationship, and challenges the glorification of toxic behavior in biblical figures like David as modern models. The conversation also touches on post-exilic ideas of kingship, the theological significance of David, and upcoming book recommendations on David's portrayal in different texts.

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