What Scribes HID in 2 Samuel (The 'Baal' Scandal)

Discover the shocking "wow facts" and deliberate scribal censorship hidden within 2 Samuel 9-14. In this deep dive, Christopher Enoch reveals the original names of Mephibosheth (Merib-baal) and the political scandal of David and Bathsheba that explains Ahithophel's betrayal. This is the story of 2 Samuel you were never told.

This study explores the complex politics of David's hesed (covenant loyalty) and how his actions were a political strategy, not just charity. We compare the Masoretic Text (MT) with the Septuagint (LXX) and Peshitta to uncover crucial textual variations, such as the bosheth ("shame") substitution, where scribes censored the divine name "Baal" from royal names. We also examine contradictions and clarifications regarding the Ammonite war, numerical discrepancies in casualties, and the true identity of "Milcom's" crown.

The analysis then moves to David's great transgression in 2 Samuel 11-12. Learn the hidden connection between Bathsheba and Ahithophel, revealing the deep-seated revenge that likely motivated Ahithophel's later treason. Christopher Enoch dissects the character of Uriah the Hittite, whose loyalty to holy war taboos contrasts sharply with David's moral failure. We also expose one of the most significant scribal alterations (Tiqqune Soferim) in 2 Samuel 12:14, showing how the original text likely stated David "blasphemed Yahweh."

Finally, the episode covers the tragic events of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom in 2 Samuel 13-14. Discover the cultural significance of Tamar's ketonet passim (the same robe Joseph wore) and the massive textual gap found in the Masoretic Text. We explore the original reading, preserved in the Septuagint (LXX) and Dead Sea Scrolls, which reveals David's passive failure to punish Amnon, a failure that directly caused Absalom's rebellion.

If you enjoy deep biblical analysis that uncovers the complex history and textual transmission of the Bible, be sure to subscribe for more content from Christopher Enoch.

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