Let’s get our bearings on where we’re at in our study of 1st Samuel. The situation is that David is on the run from King Saul. He fled from Gibeah to a town called Nob where what was considered the most legit priesthood was located. While in Nob, David succeeded in getting some food and […]
1S21-21: Ignorance of the Law – The Tragic Story of Otto Warmbier
Have you heard the story of Otto Warmbier? He was an American student who traveled to North Korea in 2016. Warmbier was visiting North Korea as a tourist and attempted to steal a propaganda poster from his hotel. While what in Warmbier’s mind was a harmless prank… Unbeknownst to him, he had violated North Korean […]
1S21-20: Trust Over Tactics – David’s Flight To Gentile Territory Reexamined
“Akhish said to his servants, ‘Here, you see that the man is meshugga; why bring him to me? Am I short of meshugga‘im? Is that why you’ve brought this one to go crazy on me? Must I have this one in my house?’”-1 Samuel 21:15 When David fled to Philistine territory, he was hoping to […]
1S21-19: Was It Right For David To Seek Protection In Gentile Territory?
David runs from Nob to Gath, about 23 miles southwest, carrying bread and a sword. This was risky as all hell! Why? Because he was heading to Philistine territory. Why would David have hopes of being protected by the very enemies he had battled for so long? When the King of Gath (Achish) spotted David, […]
1S21-18: The Hidden Meaning Behind David’s Request For Goliath’s Sword
“The cohen said, ‘The sword of Golyat the P’lishti you killed in the Elah Valley, is over there behind the ritual vest, wrapped in a cloth. If you want it, take it; it’s the only one here.’ David said, ‘There’s nothing like it; give it to me.’”-1 Samuel 21:10 Upon his request for a weapon, […]
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