REL 1004 : Religion Test Study Guide
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~ 2 sam 12: yhwh sends the prophet nathan to confront david. ~ the kingly power can create it"s own truth. Nathan gives the message, the counterbalance to david. * nathans tale was ridiculous, guest visits the rich dude, to entertain him he makes a nice dinner, but steal the poor guys only lamb (like a daughter to the poor guy,sleeps in his bosom and shares his food) The people trust in you, as a political leader you are responsible. Telling the other he has to pay four for one. In the ancient world you didn"t punish theft but demanded reparations. When david makes his pronouncement, nathan tells him : youre the guy . Lord has chosen, he sees beyond the outside. This is the [chosen] one (1 sam 16. 12) has now become you are the [guilty] man (2 sam 12. 7) ~ note: nathan cannot kill david, because he is the prophet ++
