B.C.E. 517

empirical evidence

Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” is a concept devised by the philosopher to ruminate on the nature of belief versus knowledge. The allegory states that there exists prisoners chained together in a cave. Behind the prisoners is a fire, and between the fire and the prisoners are people carrying puppets or other objects.

In metaphysics Plato envisioned a systematic, rational treatment of the forms and their interrelations, starting with the most fundamental among them (the Good, or the One); in ethics and moral psychology he developed the view that the good life requires not just a certain kind of knowledge (as Socrates had suggested) …

Indeed, in these passages Plato distinguishes four different cognitive states (i.e., types of knowing) associated with each of the levels of the divided line (and presumably with the allegory): imagination (eikasia), belief (pistis), intellect (dianoia), and reason (noesis).

In the Books of Kings the old testament prophet Elijah takes shelter in a cave on Mount Horeb after traveling for 40 days and 40 nights. Upon awakening, he is spoken to by God.

According to the Bible, water is a symbol of life and satisfaction as well. Also, it is usually said that water is a symbol of regeneration and renewal. However, in some cases water is considered to be a symbol of something negative and uncertain.

Dreaming of being underground in some way can be a reminder of hidden feelings, actions, and secrets locked away. This can cause your life all sorts of grief. Dreams of being underground can indicate a fear of some sort that may lead to possible death. There could be a death of some sort in your life.

retreat, refuge

three to six months

Adullam (Hebrew: עֲדֻלָּם‎) is an ancient ruin, formerly known by the Arabic appellation ʿAīd el Mâ (or `Eîd el Mieh), built upon a hilltop overlooking the Elah Valley, straddling the Green Line between Israel and the West Bank. In the late 19th century, the town was still in ruins….Adullam.

David’s aim was true; the stone struck the giant and killed him, prompting the Philistines to flee. The Israelites were jubilant. Saul was compelled to place young David at the head of his army (I Samuel 18:5). David had little choice but to flee to enemy territory.

David Spares Saul’s Life Twice.

Once more war broke out, and David went out and fought the Philistines. He struck them with such force that they fled before him. Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear, but David eluded him as Saul drove the spear into the wall. Saul sent men to David’s house to watch it and to kill him in the morning.

David believed strongly enough (whatever that means) that God would intervene, so God did. Simple. And yet, David picked up 5 stones (1 Samuel 17:40). David was able to defeat Goliath because David had the right training, experience, and knowledge.

1 Samuel is ambiguous, because verse 50 says that David killed him before cutting off his head, therefore with the stone, but verse 51 says that he killed Goliath by cutting off his head.

The five smooth stones David had in his pouch represent what David carried in his heart: (1) Faith; (2) Trust; (3) Courage; (4) Obedience; and (5) Praise. Whenever we face any kind of giant in our lives, we can carry these five stones with us wherever we go and face each giant one stone at a time and receive victory!

He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them.

six cubits