What is the meaning of these metaphors

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What is the purpose of King David's "swan song" in 2 Samuel 23:1-7? What is the meaning of these metaphors and how might some of his language be influenced by the larger ancient Near Eastern ideas of kingship? In other words, what was the role of a king in ancient Mesopotamia? How did kings perceive themselves? How does this comparative information affect how we read David's song?

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