Golgatha: The Word Symbolizes A Beautiful Reality!

Golgatha: The Word Symbolizes A Beautiful Reality!

Posted by Taylor Marshall 

David & the Head of Goliath of Gath

In the Gospels we read that our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified for our sins at a place called "Golgotha."

“And they came to the place that is called Golgotha, which is the place of skull.” (Matthew 27:33)

So Golgotha is the "place of the skull." But if you've ever studied Hebrew, you may have realized a difficulty with the Bible's claim. Golgotha doesn't mean anything close to "skull" in Hebrew, Aramaic, or any other language. It's a big problem.

So we have to solve this puzzle. When we do solve it, you're going to be amazed.

Let's lay out the facts:

1. Golgotha, a seemingly unintelligible word, has something to do with a "skull."
2. Golgotha is located outside the city walls of Jerusalem.
3. Golgotha was a widely known Jewish location with a proper name. Presumably the location symbolized something.

Here's a possible solution that you may not have expected:

The "place of the skull" is where King David buried the head of the decapitated giant Goliath of Gath. The Bible teaches that after David slew Goliath, he cut off his head and brought it the skull to Jerusalem:

“He ran, and stood over the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath, and slew him, and cut off his head. And the Philistines seeing that their champion was dead, fled away. And the children of Israel returning, after they had pursued the Philistines, fell upon their camp. And David taking the head of the Philistine, brought it to Jerusalem: but his armour he put in his tent.” (1 Samuel 17:51–54, D-R)

This would explain why the "place of the skull" is oddly named "Golgotha." The term is a corruption of Hebrew for "Goliath Gath":

Goliath Gath > GoliGath > GolGath > GolGatha

So King David killed the enemy of Israel (Goliath of Gath) and then brought the giant's head to Jerusalem. Jews would not have permitted the Gentile giant's head to be buried in the city walls. It would have been buried outside the city walls. This matches with what we know about the location of Golgatha. It was outside the city walls.

The slaying of Goliath by David was one of the most important events in "Israelite history." The location of the giant's head would have been known by all. Hence, "Golgatha" is likely the the place of not just any old skull, but the place of the skull of Goliath of Gath.

This is a beautiful connection since Christ is the Messianic Son of David. Our Lord Jesus Christ is constantly reaffirming that He Himself is the definitive "Son of David":

“And the chief priests and scribes, seeing the wonderful things that he did and the children crying in the temple and saying: Hosanna to the son of David, were moved with indignation,” (Matthew 21:15, D-R)

“And Jesus answering, said, teaching in the temple: How do the scribes say that Christ is the son of David?” (Mark 12:35, D-R)

Our Lord Jesus Christ crushed the head of Satan while he was on the cross (see Gen 3:15). 

Just as the shepherd David crushed the head of Goliath of Gath with a little stone, so Jesus Christ crushed the head of Satan. The foundation of God's Kingdom on earth (the Catholic Church) was embedded into the forehead of the Roman Empire while Jesus hung on a Roman cross. The "little rock" that Christ threw was his appointed apostle and vicar - a man whom he named "little rock" or "Peter."Peter was embedded into Rome by also being crucified on a Roman cross, albeit upside down. And there Peter was buried: "On this rock I will build my Church."

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David Foster and Charice's work relationship still on

By JULIEN MERCED C. MATABUENA

David Foster will not be producing songs for Charice in the meantime but it doesn't mean they won't work with each other from hereon (AP Photo)

MANILA, Philippines – Hit maker David Foster will not produce songs for his protégé and goddaughter Charice starting December now that he is with another record label.

David, who ended his 26-year stint with Warner Music last Sept. 30, was quoted as saying by PEP during the press conference held on Oct. 24, “December 1st will be my first day with Universal Records. Come December 1st, I won't be able to produce for Charice anymore because I can't take her with me.

“She's staying at Warner and I'm going to Universal [Records],” he explained.

However, the acclaimed music producer assured that he would continue to perform on stage with Charice.

“As for touring, I hope for many, many years we will always tour together [as long as] she has the time. She tours on her own,” he said, adding, “I love having her and she loves being with me and that's not going to change.”

Charice’s mother Racquel Pempengco likewise clarified that her daughter will continue to work with David beyond the “Hit Man Returns: David Foster & Friends” concert set in Manila on Tuesday evening. Recall that it was previously reported that this concert will be David and Charice’s last collaborative effort.

“Na-misinterpret lang 'yung sinabi ni David. Kasi magkakaroon nga ulit ng bagong album at magso-solo tour si Charice,” Racquel told abs-cbnnews.com in a report published on Tuesday.

On the other hand, Charice said in the same PEP report, “Ang paghihiwalay, hindi yun mangyayari kahit lilipat siya sa Universal [Records].”

“I always tell David that I'm always here for him. He's always been there for me and whatever he wants to do with me, I'm in. We're a team,” she was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, David expressed his interest to work with Tony Award-winning theater actress Lea Salonga. On Monday afternoon, “doctor to the stars” Vicki Belo posted on her Twitter account that she’s having lunch with David and that he “wants to get in touch” with Lea.

On this, the hit maker said that Lea’s name “just came up” during the course of their conversation.

“We actually argued. I said, 'I thought she was part of Mulan the musical. And they said, 'No, she was part of Mulan [the Disney movie].'

“I remembered her voice and that she was from the Philippines. She is an amazing singer. I would love for her to come to the show and experience all of this 'coz she's a great singer,” said he.

Vicki’s fiancé Hayden Kho also announced on Twitter the same day that David and Michael Bolton – who’s also part of the “David Foster & Friends” tour with Ashanti, Russell Watson and Philip Bailey – were “super impressed” by R&B singer Kyla. During the same press conference, David quoted Michael as describing Kyla as “super amazing.
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