Lux Domini
And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines.

Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

Glossary

David Person

Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .

Metheg-ammah Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Safi.