David and Akhish King of Gat
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David in Nov
Chapter 21
Rabbi Amnon BazakDavid escapes to Ahimelekh in Nov and receives assistance. Ultimately Ahimelekh and his family are executed. What is David's responsibility toward the killing of the Priests of Nov? Was he punished?
The Tziklag Period
Chapter 27
Rabbi Amnon BazakDavid escapes to Philistine territory, for the second time, and receives Ziklag from Akhish King of Gat. Ziklag becomes David's base for acting against the wandering tribes in the south. How does the text evaluate David's actions? Was he correct to not leave anyone alive? Was his loyalty to Akhish misplaced?
David in the Camp of Plishtim
Chapter 29
Rabbi Amnon BazakAkhish King of Gat agrees to join forces with David, but the Philistines reject him. Why did David's plan fail? Was he correct in letting Akhish think that they would fight side by side? Why aren't chapter 28-29 written in chronological order?
Tanakh Profiles - David
Rabbi Jonathan Mishkin