Monthly Archives: June 2024

Who was Goliath? 1 Samuel 17

Posted on June 8, 2024 by dkoop

Most people have heard of the Biblical account of David the young shepherd who defeats the mighty Goliath with only a slingshot. Who was Goliath? According to the Bible (1 Samuel 17), David, a young Israelite teenager, defeated the giant … Continue reading →

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Who were the Philistines? 1 Samuel

Posted on June 7, 2024 by dkoop

The Philistines were a people of Aegean origin who settled on the southern coast of Palestine in the 12th century BC, about the time of the arrival of the Israelites. The first records of the Philistines are inscriptions and reliefs in the mortuary temple of Ramses III at Madinat … Continue reading →

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Trust God for the Future – 1 Samuel 16

Posted on June 4, 2024 by dkoop

We now begin an exciting adventure into the life of a shepherd boy named David. David plays an important role in the Bible. More space is devoted to David in the Scriptures than any other person, except Jesus Christ. Jesus … Continue reading →

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