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  • From: George Athas <George.Athas AT moore.edu.au>
  • To: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] 2 Samuel 8:18 ³khmym²
  • Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:57:59 +0000

It would seem odd to say that David's sons became palace officials. They were
that anyway, by virtue of being David's sons. The text says they became
priests, so that's what it means. Remember, David himself is seen wearing an
ephod before the Ark as he brings it to Jerusalem. And he offers sacrifices
along the way. So, it's not unprecedented to have a king or non Aaronide
functioning in a priestly way. Of course this raises the issue of
Uzziah/Azariah, but the point is still made: there were non-Aaronide priests.
The text doesn't make any positive or negative comments on it. It just states
it matter of factly.


GEORGE ATHAS
Director of Postgraduate Studies,
Moore Theological College (moore.edu.au)
Sydney, Australia





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