189 Saul’s Demise first author was a contemporary wise scribe with a high standing and an access to archives, eyewitnesses as well as fresh traditions of the figures and events which he included in his earlier written version of David’s life . This first author was mentally and intensely interested in the happenings when he integrated his apologetic explanations and pro - monarchic views into his historiographical book on David’s history . The second author who edited his predecessor’s composition saw, however, in this struggle for power a good opposing argument that supports his anti - monarchic and anti - dynastic views . David’s move to Philistia as well as his special relations with Achish, King of Gath compels the earlier pro - Davidic author to try smoothing out David’s wrongdoings . It provides us with the feeling that the author is reliable in the information he provided, but his apologetic interpretation may be questionable . Similarly, Robert Alter addressed this issue in his...
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