Succession to the Throne of David

Published originally in 1926 Rost's <i>Die Überlieferung von der Thronnachfolge Davids</i> is fundamental to the study of Samuel and Kings. The story of the ark the account of the Ammonite war Nathan's prophecy concerning David's dynasty and above all the succession narrative or 'court history' are singled out for thorough examination with questions of style theme and religious viewpoint dominating the discussion. His thesis is brilliantly argued and has sustained a remarkable measure of agreement over many decades though criticism has grown in recent years. It remains mandatory reading for the study of Samuel and Kings Hebrew narrative art and history writing in ancient Israel. There is an extensive introduction by the late Edward Ball.