Drunk Bible Study

Prepare for yourself for an introduction to King Solomon's over the top, ostentatious style. There's porches a plenty, cedar, gold, and pillars so beautiful they need names. What might seem like nonsense to us, like ornate chariot rims, was a probably an important display of prosperity for the young king.

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As always, we’re coming at you today with questions and answers! Who wrote the Psalms and Proverbs and what exactly does pseudepigraphic mean? Did you know that there are over 22 different stories about one baby being claimed by two mothers and one of them has to do with Buddha? And why exactly were there so many translation variations of chapter 5?

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So far King Solomon is a man of action! He finishes building his house, building Yahweh's temple, brings home one of Pharaoh's daughter, and talks with Yahweh in his dreams. On his first day as king he rules over the famous case of two mothers claiming the same child as their own. How many horses can a king own? And who did King Solomon appoint to serve as his officers?

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Today we're hopping in the way back machine to talk about Sarah and Dedeker's trip to Jerusalem. Scholars weigh in on Bathsheba's possible manipulation and we discuss interesting ways to preserve youth and virility.

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In a strange attempt to cure King David’s shivers, Abishag, a virgin, is brought to him for companionship. Later, his sons, Adonijah and Solomon bicker over who will wear the crown and wed Abishag. A new king is eventually crowned and charged with some heavy stuff, a favorite character is killed, and the dust kicker from a few episodes ago is finally punished!

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We're wrapping up 2 Samuel with another quiz! Follow along and see how you score by going to https://biblequizzes.org.uk/quiz.php?2samuel.

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If you would like to read along as we finish up 2nd Samuel go to https://www.drunkbiblestudy.com/read. David sings his last song, we learn more about 37 of the men is his army, including one who fought a lion in a pit in the snow! Joab argues against conducting a census and Yahweh punishes David for replacing trust with statistics. Who do you think is going to replace David in 1st Kings?

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Tune in for tidbits about David's song, giants, polydactyl humans, and hot takes on concubines!

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We hope this episode of drinking and scripture will offer you some solace in these strange times. Speaking of strange, King David punishes his concubines with faux widowhood, Sheba rebels, Joab uses sleight of hand to kill a foe, and some of Saul’s bloodline are sacrificed to try and right old wrongs. Meanwhile, the Philistines and Israelites are once again at war and King David writes an interesting song. Make sure and listen all the way to the end for a musical bonus!

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