“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, […]
1S21-17: God Will Supply You With What You Need When You Need It
“David said to Achimelekh, ‘Perhaps you have here with you a spear or a sword? I brought neither my sword nor my other weapons because the king’s mission was urgent.’ 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 […]
1S21-16: The Edomite Factor – A Warning Against Forsaking Spiritual Principles
“One of the servants of Sha’ul happened to be there that day, detained before Adonai. His name was Do’eg the Edomi, the head of Sha’ul’s shepherds.”-1 Samuel 21:8 Notice something interesting in verse 8. While David was talking with Ahimelech, we’re told one of Saul’s servants named Doeg was nearby. The Scripture identifies him as […]
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