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- Title
THE FUNCTION OF THE WOMEN'S VICTORY SONG IN 1 SAMUEL.
- Authors
YAP, TIMOTHY
- Abstract
Containing only six Hebrew words, the victory song of the women ("Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands") punctuates David's wilderness narrative at three critical junctures (1 Sam 18:7, 21:12 [11], and 29:5). Why is this song heard three times? What functions does the song serve? This article examines the victory song of the women within the narrative of David's fugitive years, arguing that the women's song functions both negatively and positively in the narratives of Samuel. Negatively, the song is responsible for inciting jealousy within Saul, thereby commencing Saul's persecution of David. The song is also what causes David to feign madness before Achish. Due to the song's emphasis, Philistines fail to stop in their attack on Saul and the Israelites. Positively, the song reminds David of his calling in a time when his faith wavers, rescues David from finding refuge with the Philistines, and prevents him from joining them in fighting against Saul and his fellow Israelites.
- Subjects
FAITH (Christianity); BARSHINGER, David; OLD Testament; PSALMS (Musical form); NAME of God in Christianity; HEBREW poetry
- Publication
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2022, Vol 65, Issue 2, p277
- ISSN
0360-8808
- Publication type
Article