King Rehoboam according to the Chronicler (2 Chronicler 11-12)
King Rehoboam according to the Chronicler (2 Chronicler 11-12)
Author(s): Dubravko TuralijaSubject(s): Archaeology, History of Church(es), Biblical studies, Systematic Theology, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Katolički bogoslovni fakultet
Keywords: Chronicler; Chronicles; Deuteronomistic; humiliation; Jeroboam; Jerusalem; Levites; Kings; pride; Priests; Rehoboam; royal; Samaria; Shishak; structure;
Summary/Abstract: As portrayed in Chronicles 11 – 12, King Rehoboam was both a good king and a bad one; wise and foolish, a strong leader of a prosperous country as well as a weak leader of a declining one. Although he was a skilled diplomat, his arrogance brought the wrath of God upon himself and his nation. The Chronicler clearly attempts to depict King Rehoboam within his own context, while acknowledging his temperament and proclivities. This paper provides a detailed examination and analysis of the Chronicler’s presentation of King Rehoboam and the Kingdom of Judah.
Journal: Vrhbosnensia
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 5-33
- Page Count: 29
- Language: English