Biblical Border Town: Is Khirbet al-Ra‘i Where David First Ruled?

Khirbet al-Ra‘i was the quintessential border town during the Late Bronze and early Iron Ages. The site stood at the intersection of Canaanite, Philistine, and Israelite cultures, resulting in uniquely blended and overlapping architecture, pottery, and artistic styles. But was it also the biblical town of Ziklag, awarded to David in return for his service to the Philistine king of Gath?