David and Bathsheba: What the Text Actually Says | Sarah Bowler

What happens when we misread Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with theologian Sarah Bowler about the story of Bathsheba, David's rooftop gaze, and the way the Hebrew narrative quietly indicts a king while dignifying the woman he took.Discover:Why Bathsheba was almost certainly not bathing on the roof and what the text actually says about where David wasHow the word "take," the plural messengers, and the naming of Bathsheba’s father and grandfather signal coercion, not seductionHow later art and sermons—not the biblical text or early Jewish interpretation—turned her into a temptressFollow for more scholarship with a touch of slang.Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthorDisclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors.