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| Title: David's Philistine Service According to Josephus Secondary Title: Jian Dao [Hong Kong] Volume: 7 Pages: 1-16 Type: Journal Article Year: 1997 Abstract: Begg, Christopher T. in: OTA 20.2 (1997), 301: "1 Sam 27:1-28:2 tells the story of the fugitive David's time of service to the Philistine king Achisch. B.'s essay investigates Josephus' retelling of the biblical episode in his Ant. 6.319-326, comparing his version with the source account as attested by MT, 4QSama, Codex Vaticanus and the Lucianic/Antiochene MSS of the LXX, and Targum Jonathan of the Former Prophets. Topics addressed by the comparison include the text-form(s) of 1 Sam 27:1-28:2 available to Josephus, the rewriting techniques and distinctive features evidenced b< his version, and the messages his retelling of the story might be intended to convey to his double audience, i.e.., (Roman) Gentile and fellow Jews".
Harrington, Daniel J.: "This comparison of the accounts of David's service to Achish of Gath in 1 Sam 27:1-28:2 and Josephus' Antiquities 6:319-326 is carried out under four headings: David's flight to Gath; David given Ziklag; David's raids; and David mustered. Josephus presents David as an exemplary Jew in his dealings with a Gentile ruler, who at the same time does not harm Jewish interests and in fact "hoodwinks" the overlord about his activities". Keywords: Antiquities |