@article{ART003124102},
author={hangeuncho},
title={The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72},
journal={Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies},
issn={1229-0521},
year={2024},
volume={30},
number={3},
pages={327-360}
TY - JOUR
AU - hangeuncho
TI - The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72
JO - Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies
PY - 2024
VL - 30
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society of Old Testament Studies
SP - 327
EP - 360
SN - 1229-0521
AB - This paper aims to illuminate the political dynamics behind the ideal monarch’s ideology of the rule described in Psalm 72. In particular, the functions of the ideal monarch described in Psalm 72 reflect a political ideology centered on מִשְׁפָּט(mishpat/justice) and צְדָקָה(tzedakah/righteousness). Ancient Israel had a long history of corruption among officials who abused their power and oppressed the poor. The Old Testament defines an oppressor as a criminal who commits oppression and exploitation, and it defines a monarch as a representative of Yahweh who must rule the people with justice and righteousness. Psalm 72 also contains the idea of realizing the ideal of governance through the kingship granted by God.
The ideal ruling ideology described in Psalm 72 clearly delineates the benefactor and the recipient, containing expectations of a monarch who will deliver the people from the oppression and violence of the oppressor. The text states that the beneficiaries of royal power were mainly impoverished individuals who were subject to the rule of those in power. The poor were not guaranteed the right to survive and were economically exploited by their oppressors. Oppressors were not only considered a social evil at the time but also a challenge to royal authority.
Therefore, the ideal ruling ideology of the monarch can also be seen as a political check on the oppressors. Thus, Psalm 72 reveal the political dynamics between מֶלֶךְ(Melech/monarch) and עוֹשֵׁק(Oshek/oppressor). And the political dynamics of the two powers are expressed in the opposition between מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק. In these political dynamics, the function of the monarch is to limit the power of the oppressor and remove injustice from society. As a result, this study examines how the ideal rule of the monarch was reflected and influenced the social issues of the time through an analysis of Psalm 72.
KW - Political Dynamics;Monarchy;Oppressor;Ideal Governance;Economic Exploitation
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hangeuncho. (2024). The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72. Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, 30(3), 327-360.
hangeuncho. 2024, "The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72", Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, vol.30, no.3 pp.327-360.
hangeuncho "The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 30.3 pp.327-360 (2024) : 327.
hangeuncho. The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72. 2024; 30(3), 327-360.
hangeuncho. "The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 30, no.3 (2024) : 327-360.
hangeuncho. The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72. Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies, 30(3), 327-360.
hangeuncho. The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72. Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies. 2024; 30(3) 327-360.
hangeuncho. The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72. 2024; 30(3), 327-360.
hangeuncho. "The Political Dynamics Behind the Monarchy's Ideal Rule: Centered on מֶלֶךְ and עוֹשֵׁק of Psalm 72" Korean Journal of Old Testament Studies 30, no.3 (2024) : 327-360.
