The Reinterment of Saul and Jonathan’s Bones (II Sam 21,12–14) in Light of Ancient Greek Hero-Cult Stories, ZAW 125,4 (2013), 640–645 (original) (raw)

The paper examines the episode of the reinterment of Saul and Jonathan's bones in II Samuel 21:12-14, highlighting its complex narrative placement within the larger omission of characters and events in the preceding and subsequent sections. The analysis suggests that this segment may represent a distinct tradition that was later integrated into the main text, raising questions about David's motivations for the reinterment and the antithetical nature of the acts of impalement and burial. The conclusion reflects on the broader implications of this incident in the context of ancient practices and divine response.