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Tables of Contents for King David
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
vii
Maps
xi
Introduction Images
1
8
The Need for a Biography of David
Was There a King David?
9
16
Extrabiblical Sources
Royal Propaganda
25
22
The Bible's Account of David's Life
Was David a Shepherd?
47
22
David's Origins and Youth
Who Killed Whom?
69
20
The Goliath Story and David's Career as a Soldier in Saul's Army
Holy Terrorist
89
22
David and His Outlaw Band
Assassin
111
18
David's Reign as King of Judah
The Cost of Kingship
129
24
The Policies and Changes of David's Administration
Like Father, Like Son
153
22
The Bathsheba Affair and Absalom's Revolt
Poetic Justice
175
10
The Last Days of King David
Finished Portrait
185
6
A Synopsis
Notes
191
20
Bibliography
211
20
Index
231