Along with the answers to the investigative questions, what else should we be looking for? Repetition of words, phrases, or ideas is a primary way that Old Testament authors communicated their message. While repetition—to the modern ear—may sound dull, monotonous, and unsophisticated, to the ancient audience it was a literary device that connected and highlighted significant elements within the narrative. As we read through, we can create highlights for instances of repetition we notice. We’ve already