Tag Archives: David

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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Who is Samuel? – 1 Samuel 1-28

Posted on May 28, 2024 by dkoop

Samuel, whose name means “heard of God,” was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, as part of a vow she made before he was born (1 Samuel 1:11). Hannah had been barren and prayed so fervently for a child that … Continue reading →

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Redemption and New Beginnings – Ruth 4

Posted on February 27, 2024 by dkoop

At last, Boaz and Ruth get married, and Naomi finds her empty heart full of joy and her empty hands full of a baby boy! The Book of Ruth opens with three funerals but closes with a wedding and birth. … Continue reading →

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