David in Gat

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1. The Tziklag Period

   Chapter 27

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   David escapes to Philistine territory, for the second time, and receives Ziklag from Akhish King of Gat. Ziklag becomes David's base for acting against the wandering tribes in the south. How does the text evaluate David's actions? Was he correct to not leave anyone alive? Was his loyalty to Akhish misplaced?