Tag: David
Did Saul know who David’s father was?
by admin on Jan.05, 2009, under 1 Samuel. Average rating: 3 / 10.
In 1 Samuel Saul is afflicted with an evil spirit, and so on the advice of his servants sends to Jesse for his son Samuel. Samuel is reputed to be an excellent musician, and it is hoped that his playing will soothe Saul. When Samuel arrives, he and Saul form a close relationship, and Saul again sends to Jesse to extend David’s stay: (continue reading…)
Who killed Goliath?
by admin on Nov.09, 2008, under 1 Chronicles, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel. Average rating: 7 / 10.
The story of David slaying Goliath is a Sunday school favourite. There are, however, two conflicting claims concerning who killed Goliath. (continue reading…)
Who incited David to take a census
by admin on Oct.26, 2008, under 1 Chronicles, 2 Samuel. Average rating: 4 / 10.
In both 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, David takes a census of the soldiers of Israel. However, the two accounts disagree about what prompted him to do so. (continue reading…)
How many soldiers were there in Israel?
by admin on Oct.23, 2008, under 1 Chronicles, 2 Samuel. Average rating: 4 / 10.
In both 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, David takes a census of the soldiers in Israel. The two accounts, however, disagree as to how many soldiers he found. (continue reading…)
