David and the Philistines

נמצאו 7 תוצאות חיפוש

1. David and Golyat (III)

   Chapter 17 (Part III)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   This lesson will conclude the discussion about David and Golyat, and analyze the discrepancies between chapters 16 and 17. We will focus on the reason Shaul doesn't recognize David, despite the fact that he was his musician and squire.

2. The Keila Affair

   Chapter 23 (PART I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   The Keila story expresses David's devotion to saving the nation, but also raises questions about David's methods. What did David have to ask God twice? Why didn't he receive accurate questions to his answers?

3. David in the Camp of Plishtim

   Chapter 29

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Akhish 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?

4. The Solidification of David's Kingdom

   Chapter 5 (III)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Chapter 5 describes the establishment of David's kingdom through an interesting literary structure. This lesson will explore the structure, discuss the significance of the earlier battles against the Philistines, and the riddle of David's earlier children in Jerusalem.

5. Tanakh in the News: An Amazing Philistine Find

   HaTanakh.com Staff

6. Lesson 13: David Amongst the Philistines

   Prof. Yehuda Elitzur

   These chapters portray David’s zealous loyalty to his people although they pursued him, while he deceived the Philistines who gave him asylum at this time. Thus, David remained an Israelite first even at the most critical period in his life. The captain of the discontented remained the devoted and heroic son of Israel.

7. Lesson 16: The Battle of Gilboa

   Prof. Yehuda Elitzur

   This essay describes the process of conquering the Land of Israel from the Philistines.