2 Samuel 21–22: On a Reincarnated Goliath, a Chiastic Cheat Code, and David as the “New Israel” (Bible Talk, Ep. 109)

We’ve entered 1–2 Samuel’s epilogue, which rewinds the clock to mighty deeds of mighty men and gives us a chiastic cheat code that reveals some fascinating connections between King David and all that’s gone before.

SHOW NOTES

1:51 / How do we know that chapter 21 begins a flashback in 2 Samuel? And why structure the book like that?

7:14 / Who are the Gibeonites, and should David have given into their vicious, bloodthirsty request? (21:1–14)

13:52 / Mighty Deeds of Mighty Men, Part 1 (21:15–22)

21:33 / How are 2 Samuel 22 and Psalm 18 related?

23:27 / What does David assess is happening in the spiritual realm as enemies try to kill him? (22:5–6)

25:24 / How are David and Hannah’s song connected, and what do their similarities communicate? 

26:33 / David knows his Bible and interprets his life typologically. (22:8–17, 20, 31, 41, 51)

35:13 / In what way did David “not turn aside” from the Lord’s statues? (22:21–25)

37:56 / “With the crooked you make yourself seem tortuous.” (22:27)

Graphic: Rispah, Joseph Turner (1807-1808)

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