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long as it was taken by the Philistines (I Sam 5:10). It was the last place to which the Philistines
carried the ark before they sent it back to Israel (I Same 6:1-8). There was here a noted sanctuary of
Baal-zebub (I Kings 1:2). According to Assyrian records, in 702 BC Sennacherib set free its king,
imprisoned by Hezekiah in Jerusalem.
8.4 Let’s Practice…
1. According to our study, where have they found the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah?
2. Why is the Dead Sea called the “Dead Sea?”
3. Where is the world’s lowest spot on earth?
4. Where did David find refuge from Saul near the Dead Sea?
5. Which city means the “well of seven?” Why?
6. What was the name of the city given to David by Achish? What happened to it?
7. Name the five royal cities of the Philistines.
8. In which of these cities did Samson destroy their temple and lost his life?
9. In which of these cities did the Ark get placed where God knocked the false god Dagon’s head off?
10. From which of these cities was the Ark sent back to Israel?
8.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…
Activity: En Gedi is an amazing place. The hills around the Dead Sea are totally barren of
vegetation. It is a desert place. Yet, out of the rock in En Gedi flows a spring of water and it
cascades down several waterfalls before emptying into the Dead Sea. It was here David found
refuge from Saul. It was here that David found peace in the Lord. It was here that God provided
for all that David needed. All David had to do is to go to the place of refuge.
We have the same God as David. He provides for us a place of refuge daily. We can rest in the comfort
of His care, knowing and trusting that He will met our needs. Take a moment to thank Him for His
wonderful loving care. Perhaps you could gather your family together to think about all He has
provided, and thank Him collectively.
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