Keywords
David
Joab
wise woman
biblical narrative
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Abstract
The narration of 2Sam 20 shows Joab destroying the last military rivals of David, who consolidates himself as the absolute King of Judah-Israel, while keeping his innocent image with respect to Joab’s actions. The composition of this chapter builds a “narrative cover-up” of the violent and calculating figure of David behind Joab’s belligerent and brutal figure. This article intends to reveal the shades that balance these two characters and allow viewing the political-military role-playing games between them with respect
to the people of Judah and Israel. In order to clarify such cover-up, 2Sam 20 shall be analyzed, as well as its structure, its plot, and the different characters that outline the story. The task is hard, since the composition of the chapter is excellent and its arrangement is well balanced.
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