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In what way does the story of Rizpah, Saul's concubine, in 2 Samuel 21:1-14, challenge or subvert conventional understandings of royal power and female agency in the Old Testament?
A
It reinforces the patriarchal structure of Israelite society by showing Rizpah's complete submission to David's authority.
B
It demonstrates the absolute power of the king to dispose of his subjects' lives and bodies as he sees fit.
C
It showcases Rizpah's strategic manipulation of the political situation to regain her former status as a royal concubine.
D
It portrays Rizpah's courageous and prolonged vigil over the bodies of her sons as a powerful act of maternal devotion and a silent indictment of David's political expediency, highlighting the vulnerability of marginalized individuals in the face of royal decisions.
Reference: 2 Samuel 21:1-14