Philistines

) David is Anointed as Israel’s King (1003 BC) 1 Samuel 16:1-13 God rebukes Samuel for continuing to mourn for Saul. He was not to be pitied. God had dealt with him justly. Samuel is then commanded to go to a man named Jesse in Bethlehem and to anoint one of his sons as Israel’s next king. 2 Samuel. Saul was the kind of man Israel wanted for its king. The oldest son of Jesse was probably something like Saul in terms of age, height, and strength. Saul was a man who physically…

their sinful ways serving Eglon and the city of Moab. God then sends the second judge Ehud, who was a judge of divine justice. He saves Israel out of Moab and they were then at peace again for about eighty years. Then comes Shamagar who kills 600 Philistines and “saves” Israel. The last judge Deborah, who judged Israel and was God’s mouth to them. She shows the Israelites what caused this pain. She shows them that Satan was being worshipped. Deborah , alongside Barak defeat the Canaanites.…

brilliant leader of ancient Israel. David became Saul's armor-bearer and son-in-law. David became king after he rose to power by defeating the south and Jerusalem after Saul died.David received most of his fame when he was young because he killed Philistine Goliath with a slingshot. David was the first king of a united Israel. He has several wives, whom he had several sons with. One of his wives was Bathsheba. She was originally the wife of one of David's generals. King David ended up…

Judaism is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Middle East over 3,000 years ago. With only 12 million followers, Judaism has become the world’s smallest religion. The history of Judaism began in the very fertile land of Palestine with the Hebrew people originating from the East. These monotheistic people engaged in endless warfare with neighboring societies which eventually resulted in their enslavement by the Egyptians. Their enslavement set the stage for the infamous Exodus.…

Version, 2 Samuel 5:2). David replaced King Saul, the first king of Israel because he had lost favor with the Lord. As king, David conquered the previous inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Jebusites. After David and the Israelites settled in Jerusalem, the Philistine people tried to conquer them. However, the Lord delivered a victory to David, which allowed him to obtain the Ark of the Covenant from Baale-Judah. When the Israelites went to retrieve the Ark, God struck down Uzzah for touching it. This…

What is a terrorist? Here in America the first thing we will think about is 9/11; having some crazy foreign guy come and bomb us. What people don't usually realize is that a terrorist could come from your own country. Merriam Webster defines terrorism as a person who uses fear to try and achieve a political goal. In America this isn't that common, but in the Middle East it has become a part of daily life. Tension in the Middle East has always been present. However, it is recently the conflict…

The Victorian Age which was started in 1837 with the succession of the crown of queen Victoria, was the age of dualities and contradictions. Duailty in literature, science, religion, society and life surrounded the period. In one hand, there were a strict perception of religion and moral on the other hand there were prostitutes and child laborers. The economical contradiction was also at the top of its age. While the industrial revolution was actualizing, the class structure of England capsized…

Neo Syrian Kings Conquest range from the ninth to the seventh centuries B.C. Assyria success came from a series of extremely effective leaders who expanded the borders far beyond the northern plains. Beginning in the ninth century B.C., the Assyrian armies controlled the major trade routes and dominated the surrounding states in Babylonia, western Iran, Anatolia, and the Levant. The city of Ashur continued to be important as the ancient and religious capital, but the Assyrian kings also founded…

The period between Joshua, Judges, and Ruth was an unique era. In Joshua, the Israelites had to fight many battles and conquer cities and towns to obtain land. In Judges we read that Israel needed constant rescuing, as God was punishing them for their lawlessness. Lastly, in Ruth we see how God works out His sovereign plan, even through seemingly ordinary means. Joshua is a book of conquering and allotting land. It opens as God gives Joshua a promise of victory (1:2-5) and a command to be…

DAVID?S BIG LIFE AND THE BIG LESSONS IT OFFERS BELIEVERS To describe David as a legendary figure is an appropriate nod to the impact his life has had on multiplied millions. But the story of his life is not a legend, it is a fact and its scope is extraordinary. When you travel with David through the journey that was his life you are in for a wild ride filled with unbelievable highs and devastating lows. I can?t think of any Biblical biography ? a biography contained with Scripture ? that gives…