Let’s continue with our discussion about Israel’s current state of affairs during Saul’s reign… And how conditions were far from ideal from a Torah perspective. So the second major point that defined the times in this era is that the Philistines were still causing big trouble. They were as active as ever and a constant […]

“David went to see Achimelekh the cohen in Nov. Achimelekh came trembling to meet David and asked, ‘Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?’  David said to Achimelekh the cohen, ‘The king has sent me on a mission and told me not to let anyone know its purpose or what I’ve been […]

When we last left off, David had escaped to a place called Nob, where a sanctuary to God had been built. He didn’t stay there long, maybe just a day. Nob was close to Gibeah, where King Saul’s headquarters were. Nobody knows Nob’s exact location, but many experts think it might have been on a […]

“The cohen answered David, ‘I don’t have any regular bread; however, there is consecrated bread — but only if the guards have abstained from women.’  David answered the cohen, “Of course, women have been kept away from us, as on previous campaigns. Whenever I go out on campaign, the men’s gear is clean, even if […]

I think it’s hard for us to fathom a fallen ancient Israel with its broken priesthood, abandoned sanctuary, and multiple high priests competing against each other. So let me give ya a modern-day illustration that will help you grasp just how pagan Hebrew society was during King Saul’s time. Think of Europe today. At one […]