Epithet
We have a rather colorful derogatory expression in modern English that compares a person’s maternal lineage to that of a female canine.
“You son of a bi…”
In reading the book of second Samuel I notice King David using a certain phrase quite a bit.
And even though I am the anointed king, these two sons of Zeruiah – Joab and Abishai – are too strong for me to control. So may the LORD repay these wicked men for their wicked deeds.” – 2 Samuel 3:39
“No!” the king said. “What am I going to do with you sons of Zeruiah! If the LORD has told him to curse me, who am I to stop him?” – 2 Samuel 16:10
“What am I going to do with you sons of Zeruiah!” David exclaimed. “This is not a day for execution but for celebration! I am once again the king of Israel!” – 2 Samuel 19:22
It makes me wonder if David didn’t like his sister very much.
And Joab, the son of David’s sister Zeruiah, led the attack, so he became the commander of David’s armies. – 1 Chronicles 11:6
“Sons of Zeruiah” certainly sounds like an epithet to me. How about you?
Lord, may my name be one that is honored; not one that is used as a curse. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Make your name an epitome of righteousness. Jan
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