David and the Philistines
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David and Golyat (III)
Chapter 17 (Part III)
Rabbi Amnon BazakThis 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.
The Keila Affair
Chapter 23 (PART I)
Rabbi Amnon BazakThe 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?
David in the Camp of Plishtim
Chapter 29
Rabbi Amnon BazakAkhish 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?
The Solidification of David's Kingdom
Chapter 5 (III)
Rabbi Amnon BazakChapter 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.
Tanakh in the News: An Amazing Philistine Find
HaTanakh.com StaffLesson 13: David Amongst the Philistines
Prof. Yehuda ElitzurThese 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.
Lesson 16: The Battle of Gilboa
Prof. Yehuda ElitzurThis essay describes the process of conquering the Land of Israel from the Philistines.