Davidic genetics and the paradox of novelty seeking behavior

This work presents a novel synchronic method that posits that the books of Samuel can be treated as a single coherent literary unit centered around the theme of novelty seeking behavior. This novelty seeking behavior is first introduced in the Ruth narrative, as illustrated by the protagonist's impulsive abandonment of her own people in favor of her mother-in-law's God. The work posits that the coherent novelty seeking narrative ends with Solomon's abandonment of God in favor of sex, which precipitates the dissolution of the United Monarchy (3 Kings 11:43) (LXX). Further, this work proposes that the author(s) of the books of Samuel consistently contribute to this thematic narrative with expressions such as "for those who honor me I will honor" (1 Kings 2:30) (LXX) and "the Lord shall seek for himself a man after his own heart" (1 Kings 13:14) (LXX) to indicate the Divine rejection of both priest and king in favor of a genetic line predisposed to novelty seeking behavior. The Davidic pericopes involving Goliath and Michael, with her outlandish bride price, showcase David's impaired fear-processing. His encounter with Nabal and Abigail provide insight into his poor decision-making and uncontrollable temper. David's novelty seeking behavior culminated in adulterous, high-risk sex with Bathsheba, and his subsequent fear of discovery led to the premeditated murder of Uriah. Finally, this work posits that the paradox of David being a man after God's own heart was a direct result of his own genetic weakness. David's genetic predisposition to novelty seeking caused him to seek after God more than other people could (Psalms 42:1), but also directly contributed to his "failures" throughout the Samuel narratives.