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Absalom: Expert Politician, Failed Warrior

Absalom, King David’s son who staged a coup against him, was a deeply disturbed and complicated character. While his grievances against his father were legitimate, his almost pathological response to…

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April 24, 2023
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How Jerusalem Became the “City of David”

Jerusalem is an ancient city and has been politically and strategically important for millennia. Even today, Jerusalem is the subject of hot debate. When President Trump moved the U.S. Embassy…

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November 18, 2020
Warriors

Joab: Commander of David’s Army

Joab is David’s nephew, the son of his sister Zeruiah, who became the commander of David’s military during his reign. As a fearless and talented commander, he was responsible for…

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January 28, 2021

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  • Image of Absalom in the Bible, David's son.
    Warriors

    Absalom: Expert Politician, Failed Warrior

    Luisa Rodriguez / April 24, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Absalom, King David’s son who staged a coup against him, was a deeply disturbed and complicated character. While his grievances against his father were legitimate, his almost pathological response to his father’s injustice…

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  • Image of the warrior Asahel running, one of David's mighty men.
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    Asahel: David’s Fastest Warrior

    Luisa Rodriguez / February 1, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Asahel in the Bible is better known for his swiftness on foot. However, there is more to this young military hero. He was considered an elite warrior and a leader of men. His…

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  • Abishai in the Bible, David's warrior
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    Abishai in the Bible: Fearless Warrior

    Luisa Rodriguez / September 19, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Abishai, the little-known warrior who saved David’s life, was an instrumental commander in David’s military. He is not as well known as his notorious brother, Joab, but he was just as capable and…

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    The Organization of David’s Military

    Luisa Rodriguez / August 9, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Three main branches made up King David’s military, the Army, the Militia, and the Royal Guard. The Thirty (David’s Mighty Men) was a smaller, but unique group within this military structure comprised of…

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    David’s Royal Guard: The Cherethites and Pelethites

    Luisa Rodriguez / May 25, 2022 / 5 Comments

    Cherethites and Pelethites made up King David’s royal guard and they had one very gruesome job, they were the nation’s chief executioners. These were not Israeli men, but mercenaries instrumental in helping David…

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    Benaiah, Commander of David’s Guard

    Luisa Rodriguez / April 25, 2022 / 0 Comments

    You have heard of “David and Goliath” and “Daniel in the Lion’s Den,” but have you heard of “Benaiah and the Egyptian” or “Benaiah and the Ariels of Moab”? If you have not,…

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    The Sling Weapon in Ancient Warfare

    Luisa Rodriguez / September 22, 2021 / 6 Comments

    The most famous slinger in ancient history was King David, but few truly appreciate David’s prowess in the art of sling throwing. Traditional storytelling relegates the David and Goliath sling to a child’s…

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  • King David, the Rise of the Warrior King
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    King David: The Rise of the Warrior King

    Luisa Rodriguez / June 29, 2021 / 2 Comments

    King David is the second most mentioned individual in the Bible; Jesus is the first. Much of the text dedicated to David details his military exploits. He was not only a king but…

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    Who Were David’s Mighty Men (The Thirty)?

    Luisa Rodriguez / April 26, 2021 / 6 Comments

    David was a great conqueror, but he was not a one-man show. There are several large sections of text in the Bible that name key military figures in David’s army. These men helped…

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  • Joab in the Bible
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    Joab: Commander of David’s Army

    Luisa Rodriguez / January 28, 2021 / 7 Comments

    Joab is David’s nephew, the son of his sister Zeruiah, who became the commander of David’s military during his reign. As a fearless and talented commander, he was responsible for the defeat and…

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  • Asahel: David’s Fastest Warrior
  • Abishai in the Bible: Fearless Warrior
  • The Organization of David’s Military
  • David’s Royal Guard: The Cherethites and Pelethites

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