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1st Samuel 29-30 — David is rebuffed by Philistia in fighting Israel but he rescues his wives

 
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David volunteers to follow the Philistines into war but the Philistine leaders rebuke him and send him away. David remains in favor with Achish as he leaves the Philistines in peace and they battle the Israelites on their own. This release from service was a blessing because David had to rescue his wives and family as well as the families of his men from the raiding [...]

1st Samuel 21 — David flees Sha’ul to Nob, Philistia

 
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David flees Saul on Jonathan’s command since Saul had set out to kill him. He first flees to the priestly city of Nob and later flees to the land of the Philistines, his sworn [...]

1st Samuel 18 — David acquires 100 foreskins as Michal’s bride-price

 
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David and Yonatan/Yahonatan cemented a strong friendship. Meanwhile, David wins the hand of Saul’s daughter Michal by returning from battle with 100 foreskins in [...]

1st Samuel 17 — David and the LORD vs. Goliath and his mighty height

 
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The account of David vs. Goliath is so well-known that many who haven’t read the Bible know it is about a seemingly overpowered force overpowering a seemingly greater foe. Yet what faith in the LORD drove David to take on such a foe and stop when the task was [...]

1st Samuel 14 — Jonathan’s victory, Saul’s edict and folly

 
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The decline of Saul’s rule over Israel is again evident in 1st Samuel 14. His son Jonathan shows himself to be a great warrior against the Philistines with some characteristics of [...]

1st Samuel 7 — Israel returns to God

 
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In another fulfillment of the prophetess Hannah’s prayer (1st Samuel 2), Israel repents from bringing false gods into the nation, and Philistia is routed in [...]

1st Samuel 5-6 — Philistia figures out God wants the ark returned to Israel

 
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Israel sadly lost the Ark of God’s Testimony in battle with Philistia by treating it as a talisman of victory rather then depending on God Himself. In this passage, Philistia learned unpleasantly that the God of Israel superseded their god Dagon.