2 Samuel 11:2–4 Read Through the Lens of Hegemonic Masculinity
The Expository Times: International Journal of Biblical Studies, Theology and Ministry
Published online on June 12, 2026
Abstract
The Expository Times, Volume 137, Issue 9, Page 401-408, June 2026.
This study examines 2 Samuel 11:2–4, David’s encounter with Bathsheba. The text is studied through the theoretical lens of hegemonic masculinity. It argues that David’s actions epitomize toxic patriarchal power: voyeurism, sexual coercion, and abuse of ...
This study examines 2 Samuel 11:2–4, David’s encounter with Bathsheba. The text is studied through the theoretical lens of hegemonic masculinity. It argues that David’s actions epitomize toxic patriarchal power: voyeurism, sexual coercion, and abuse of ...