Moreover, remains of both a Philistine community and of a settlement from the era of King David have been discovered there. Specifically, Carbon 14 tests show Khirbet al-Rai dating to the 10th century B.
The Philistine settlement has been dated to the 12th and 11th centuries B. The archaeologists also report finding stone and metal artifacts similar to finds from the same period in Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron and Gath — all major Philistine cities. Above the Philistine remains at the Khirbet al-Rai dig was the later stratum associated with King David; findings show that there was an intense fire that destroyed many of the structures of that era.
Qeiyafa, which is not far from Beit Shemesh, was a fortress that dates to the early 10th century B. The range of complete vessels includes large quantities of storage jars for oil and wine. Not all would agree that they likely discovered the real Ziklag. Just because you have Philistine finds and then 10th century B. And finally, not every archaeological site in mentioned in the Bible. This might be an unknown site. Whether or not this was Ziklag, it was discoveries at Qeiyafa that reignited the argument about whether there had been a United Kingdom of Judah and Israel under David and Solomon — or not.
Garfinkel, for one, believes that the important findings at Qeiyafa indicate that David ruled an area that ranged at least as far as the Shfela, southern-central Israel. Detractors point out that there is no evidence of any connection between Qeiyafa and Jerusalem, or proof that David controlled a large area.
The energies and strategies of all his natural ability had been thrown into the press of the Almighty God. The despair, discouragement and enormity of circumstance had been brought to bear upon this one who was called of God to rule and reign in Israel. What would become of him? The end of man brings us to the beginning of God and His resources. Though the press seems more than one can bear, God knows our frame and His ways are higher than ours.
Men who are called of God to walk in the high places must know of these pressings and ways of the Most High God. For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins. It is also interesting to note that Ziklag was originally a city of Philistine rule. As a result of David being brought low, and then rising up in the strength of his God, Ziklag became a possession of Israel!
That which was meant by the enemy to destroy David became part of the inheritance of Israel. It is in these places that the overcomers in God arise and stand in the strength and faithfulness of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is mentioned as being a city of Simeon , in Joshua 19 This city seems to have remained in the possession of the Philistines until Achish , king of Gath , gave it to David I Sam.
David lived in Ziklag until after Saul's death , when he became king of Israel.
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