Politics · 17 · Moses and Joshua

The only kings are foreign

Kings appear in Genesis's family stories, but they're foreign rulers like Abimelech. Israel's own monarchy is absent.

A kingless national past.

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In the exodus story, Yhwh is the only king, celebrated after defeating Pharaoh.

Bible reference: Exodus 15:18

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 277–278

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