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David and Bathsheba
Second Samuel 11–12 presents an encounter between David and Bathsheba that some scholars classify as rape (Exum, Fragmented Women, 172–3). Up until this point, the narrative has presented David as an upright hero; thus, throughout history, Bathsheba has been vilified as a seductress in order to defend David (see Exum, “Bathsheba,” 48–55). But in Scholz’ view, although the biblical text does not describe David using force or coercion, he held the power of king, and Bathsheba was unable to consent, which indicates rape (Scholz, Sacred Witness, 101).
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