|
_________________________________________________ Heritage Baptist Bible Church Dr. Max D. Younce, Pastor Walnut Grove, MN - USA Bible Questions and Answers _____________________________________________________ |
|
|
Bible Questions & Answers Archive
What Is the King of Gath's Name, Abimelech or Achish? By: Dr. Max D. Younce
0062a
Question In I Samuel 21:10 when David was fleeing from Saul, he went to Achish, king of Gath. But at the beginning of Psalm 34, and referring to the same event in I Samuel, the king’s name is Abimelech. Is this a contradiction? Please explain. Answer There is no contradiction. In I Samuel 21, Achish is the king’s personal name. In Psalm 34, Abimelech is his title of royalty, just like the Pharoah of Egypt. Pharoah was the title of the ruler of Egypt, but not his personal name. The President of the United States is the title of the office, but not the president’s name.
|
|
Home
| Q
& A | Archive
| Books
| Radio
| _______________________________________________________________________ Copyright
© 2000-2001 Heritage Baptist Bible Church and its licensors. All rights
reserved |
