Philistines, The

A constant thorn in the side of the Jewish people, who were they?

The Philistines Attack Again, Saul and the Witch of Endor, David Returns To Ziklag, Death of Saul and Jonathan, David Mourns For Saul and Jonathan

Philistine Oppression, Jonathan's Victory, Saul's Disobedience, Jonathan's Bravery, The Victory, Jonathan Is Saved

Philistine Oppression, Samson the Nazirite, Samson's First Exploits, Further Exploits, Samson Recognized As Judge, Delilah, Samson's End

The Giant's Challenge, David's Victory, David Becomes Saul's Son-In-Law

Abraham and Isaac Isaac uncovers the wells that his father Abraham had dug, an act that appears to be a fundamental part of his divine service. The Torah recounts the episode as follows: Now all the wells which his father’s servants had dug in the days of...

David had a tumultous, yet ultimately triumphant life. He was the progenitor of a royal dynasty chosen by G‑d, but he suffered mightily from strife, especially at the hand of those closest to him.

Samson was a nazarite who was endowed by G‑d with herculean strength, which he used to fight the Philistines.

Victory over the Philistines, "Set a King Over Us"

The High Priest Eli, Samuel's Father, Early Years of Samuel, War with the Philistines, Eli's Death, The Holy Ark in Captivity, Return of the Holy Ark