A King and a Fool? : The Succession Narrative as a Satire

Abstract

In A King and a Fool? The Succession Narrative as a Satire Virginia Miller argues that the genre of the Succession Narrative is a satire. Accordingly, this narrative is pejoratively critical of King David. ; Readership: All who are interested in the Succession Narrative, the books of Second Samuel and First Kings, and irony in the Bible.