Archives for December 2024

“When the P’lishtim heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the P’lishtim went up in search of David. On learning of it, David went down to the stronghold.“-2 Samuel 5:17 Once David caught wind that the Philistines were planning to attack, he ventured off to a mysterious place called “the stronghold.” Contrary […]

So as David united northern and southern Israel, what became of his Philistine buddies? Until now, the Philistines didn’t see David as a threat. This was mostly because he had built a strong friendship with Achish, the ruler of Gath while living in Philistine territory in Ziklag. When David returned to Judah, they still viewed […]

“David took for himself more concubines and wives in Yerushalayim after coming from Hevron, so that still more sons and daughters were born to David.”-2 Samuel 5:13 So verse 13 tells us what David did once he established Jerusalem as the capital and settled in the City of David. We’re told he transferred his harem […]

 “Hiram king of Tzor sent envoys to David with cedar logs, and with them were carpenters and stonemasons; and they built David a palace.”-2 Samuel 5:11 Today I wanna examine David’s relationship with the Phoenicians. When we read verse 11, it seems pretty darn obvious he was on good terms with them. But why? Well, […]

Once David takes over Zion, he begins expanding the city. His first move was to start construction at the terraced spot on the north side of the city, just outside the walls. Back then, people called it the Millo, but later it was known as the Ophel. They put up homes in this open space […]