AS A REFUGEE DAVID VISITS AHIMELECH THE PRIEST AND OBTAINS PROVISIONS
AND WEAPONS (1 SAMUEL 21:1).
Recognising that he dare not return home to obtain food or weapons,
the refugee David seeks help from Ahimelech the Priest (High Priest).
He tells him a false story about being on a secret mission for... [ Continue Reading ]
DAVID THE CHAMPION SLAYER IS HUMILIATED BEFORE THE KING OF GATH (1
SAMUEL 21:8).
It can surely not be a coincidence that in this passage David's
miserable time in Gath is preceded by a reminder of another encounter
with Gath that had brought David great glory. Could anyone have
foreseen that the op... [ Continue Reading ]