1 & 2 Samuel

My short article for the Theology of Work Commentary, "David's Rape of Bathsheba and Murder of Uriah" went live today.  From their website: "The vision of the Theology… — April 23, 2020

Stephen Russell's new book, The King and the Land: A Geography of Royal Power in the Biblical World (Oxford, 2016), discusses the various ways the rulers of Israel and Judah used… — October 25, 2016

"It sets the standard for a new generation of introductions to the Bible." This endorsement comes from Mark Boda (McMaster Divinity College) about The Historical Writings: Introducing Israel's Historical… — July 11, 2016

The newest addition to IVP's Reformation Commentary on Scripture (vol. 5) just came out, on the books of 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, edited by my BTS… — April 12, 2016

Like the dynasty of Saul it portrayed, the ABC TV show based on the books of 1, 2 Samuel Of Kings and Prophets was cut short, canceled after only two… — March 29, 2016

My recent post on the issue of homosexuality was posted a few days ago on the Missio Alliance blog. Check it out here: "We are all Sodomites: Love,… — November 6, 2015

Check out the article I wrote for Christianity Today online that came out yesterday (Oct 22, 2015): "David Was a Rapist, Abraham Was a Sex Trafficker: What We… — October 23, 2015

So, did Cain really marry his sister?  What happened between David and Bathsheba--was it adultery or rape? In my next book, Prostitutes and Polygamists: A Look at Love,… — June 10, 2015

First there was The Bible (2013), then Noah (2014), and Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014), now... Of Kings and Prophets, about the life of Saul and David based on the books of… — June 2, 2015

“Samuel, Samuel.” Most readers of the Old Testament are familiar with the story of young Samuel sleeping at the tabernacle, under the care of the priest Eli (1… — April 29, 2015

I received an email from a friend a few days ago.  She asked about the duplication and repetition in Scripture, specifically why there were two versions of the… — August 24, 2014

If you are into trash talking, you may want to check out my recently published article, " 'I Will Strike You down and Cut off Your Head' (1… — July 9, 2014

In Hiking Oyster Dome, Part 1, I told about my trip to Logos Bible Software in Washington state to tape two courses (1, 2, Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings).… — February 5, 2014

Recently, I was in Bellingham, Washington taping two courses for Logos Bible Software. For the sake of video consistency while taping each course, I needed to wear the… — February 4, 2014

"Goliath had as much chance against David...as an Bronze Age warrior with a sword would have had against an [opponent] armed with a .45 automatic pistol" argues historian… — February 3, 2014

I was working on my CV today (I'm not applying for jobs, I just update it regularly), and I decided to count up my publications by category (books,… — January 23, 2014

On Sunday, I fly to Seattle, then drive up to Bellingham, where I'll tape two courses for Logos Bible Software. When I was invited to write a commentary… — January 10, 2014

On my blog two weeks ago, I asked, "Who is to blame for the David/Bathsheba adulterous affair?"  The results are rather conclusive after 90 responses (feel free to… — November 11, 2013