David defeats the Philistines
This episode is titled, “David Defeats the Philistines”.
Our Scriptural text is taken from 2nd Samuel chapter 5 verses 17 to 25; 1st Chronicles chapter 14 verses 8 to 17.
Core Theme: Faith That Asks God Again When the Battle Looks Familiar.
David is finally king over all Israel. Jerusalem has been captured, and his influence is increasing. But promotion does not eliminate opposition. When the Philistines hear that David has been anointed king over Israel, they mobilise against him. David knows these people. He has fought them before. He lived among them. He understands their military culture…
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