Smooth Stones

by Peter J. Leithart

On David's smooth stones from the brook. Continue Reading »

3 Aug 2016

David's Women

by Peter J. Leithart

The women in King David's life expose his weaknesses as a man and a king. Continue Reading »

17 Jul 2015

On the Forehead

by Peter J. Leithart

Goliath as counterfeit priest. Continue Reading »

3 Feb 2015

Rushing Horses

by Peter J. Leithart

Dashing horses give an impression of royalty. Continue Reading »

5 Nov 2014

Five on Five

by Peter J. Leithart

David’s one-on-one with Goliath expands to five-on-five. Continue Reading »

31 Oct 2014

Sunshine After Rain

by Peter J. Leithart

A just ruler makes his land and people like Eden. Continue Reading »

31 Oct 2014

David and Eli

by Peter J. Leithart

David is implicitly compared to the high priest Eli. It’s not a flattering comparison. Continue Reading »

22 Oct 2014

Provisions in the Wilderness

by Peter J. Leithart

As David flees from Absalom, he is sustained by Gentile hospitality. Continue Reading »

21 Oct 2014

Chosen by Lot

by Peter J. Leithart

Saul’s election as king eerily resembles Joshua’s discovery of Achan as a “troubler” of Israel. Continue Reading »

9 Oct 2014

Knowing in the Biblical Sense

by Peter J. Leithart

“Knowing in the biblical sense” is not as common in the Bible as popularly imagined. Continue Reading »

8 Oct 2014