Were the Philistines expelled once and for all, or only temporarily?
PROBLEM: This verse says that “the Philistines were subdued, and
they did not come anymore into the territory of Israel.” However,
only a few Chapter s later (9:16; cf. 10:5; 13:5, 17) they were
repeatedly fighting the Philistines... [ Continue Reading ]
Did Samuel judge Israel all his days, or only until Saul was anointed
king?
PROBLEM: In this verse, we are informed that “Samuel judged Israel
all the days of his life.” However, Samuel lived after Saul was
anointed king (1 Samuel 8:5; 1 Samuel 12:1; 1 Samuel 25:1).
SOLUTION: Samuel only gave up hi... [ Continue Reading ]