2 Samuel: Scandals, Secrets, and Censorship

Join host Christopher Enoch for a critical investigation into 2 Samuel 9–14, exposing the political intrigue and scribal censorship hidden within the biblical text. This deep dive moves beyond standard readings to reveal the shocking truths about King David’s reign, the "tiqqune soferim" (scribal corrections), and the brutal reality of Ancient Near East politics.

We analyze significant textual variations between the Masoretic Text, the Septuagint (LXX), and the Peshitta to uncover what later scribes tried to hide. From the sanitization of names containing "Baal" to the removal of verses detailing David's anger at Amnon, this video reconstructs the narrative as it was likely originally written. We also explore the complex "politics of hesed" regarding Mephibosheth and the devastating humiliation of David's ambassadors by the Ammonites.

Furthermore, this study connects the dots on the Great Transgression. We reveal the overlooked family lineage connecting Bathsheba to Ahithophel—a detail that explains future betrayals—and examine the textual evidence proving the "crown of Milcom" belonged to an idol, not a human king. Discover the theological depth of Psalm 51, the symbolism of the "coat of many colors" in Tamar’s tragedy, and the true weight of Absalom’s rebellion.

Topics Covered:

The Politics of Hesed: David, Mephibosheth, and the covenant oath to Jonathan.

Scribal Censorship: How "Merib-baal" became "Mephibosheth" and why scribes altered the text.

The Ammonite War: The supreme humiliation of beards and garments, and the rise of the Arameans.

The Bathsheba Affair: Ritual purity (Niddah), the "Uriah the Hittite" contrast, and the hidden grandfather connection.

Textual Scandals: The "blasphemy" error in 2 Samuel 12 and the missing verses in the Masoretic Text regarding Amnon.

The Fracture of the House: The rape of Tamar, the silence of David, and the return of Absalom.

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