Question

how does the use of a parable in passage 2 (2 samuel 12:1–7) contribute to the development of meaning in the text?

• it provides historical background about king david’s reign.
• it reduces the emotional impact of the accusation.
• it delays the revelation of guilt for dramatic effect.
• it allows david to recognize injustice before confronting his own actions.

Explanation:

• Option 1: The parable is about a moral situation, not historical background of David’s reign. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The parable is to make David see injustice, not reduce emotional impact of accusation. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The parable’s purpose isn’t for dramatic delay of guilt revelation. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Nathan tells a parable of a rich man taking a poor man’s lamb. David reacts with anger at the injustice, then Nathan reveals David is the man. This shows the parable lets David recognize injustice (in the story) before confronting his own actions (his sin). This matches.

Answer:

D. It allows David to recognize injustice before confronting his own actions.