The 'Blind & Lame' Secret: How David Actually Conquered Jerusalem

Join host Christopher Enoch for a scholarly examination of the establishment of the Davidic Monarchy. Tonight, we move beyond the surface narrative to analyze one of the most pivotal and textually complex events in the Hebrew Bible: David's conquest of Jerusalem.

We will compare the rugged account in 2 Samuel 5 with the idealized, post-exilic version in 1 Chronicles 11-12, exploring the theological reflections on unity and warfare in Psalm 133 and Psalm 144.

This is not a simple retelling. We will tackle the "wow facts" and difficult passages head-on:

The 'Blind and the Lame' (2 Sam 5:6-8): Was this a Jebusite taunt, or evidence of ANE ritual magic?

The Tsinnor (Water Shaft) Mystery: How did Joab really infiltrate the city? We'll compare the Masoretic Text (MT) to the Septuagint (LXX) and look at the archaeology of Warren's Shaft.

The "Impossible" Numbers (1 Chron 12): Why does the Chronicler list over 300,000 warriors? We'll explore the linguistic meaning of the Hebrew word eleph (thousand).

Textual "Sanitization": Why does 1 Chronicles change a son's name from Beeliada ("Baal Knows") to Eliada ("God Knows")?

The Fate of the Idols: Did David take the idols (2 Samuel) or burn them (1 Chronicles)? We'll analyze this crucial theological correction.

If you are interested in deep biblical studies, textual criticism, manuscript variations (MT vs. LXX), and the real history behind the establishment of David's kingdom, this livestream is for you.

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