this issue
previous article in this issuenext article in this issue

Document Details :

Title: 'Trembled Like Him'
Subtitle: Reassessment of 1 Sam 13,7b
Author(s): JOO, Samantha
Journal: Biblica
Volume: 91    Issue: 3   Date: 2010   
Pages: 433-440
DOI: 10.2143/BIB.91.3.3188877

Abstract :
Commentaries and translations have traditionally translated the preposition, אחר, in 1 Sam 13,7b (העם חרדו אחריו) as either modifying the subject or indicating the 'back' of Saul. However, the preposition is better explained as 'following and imitating' so that the army trembled like Saul. Since Saul was afraid of the Philistines, his fear infects the army, which scatters from him. Therefore, Saul, according to the Davidic court historian, is an ineffective military leader.

Download article