# #266 | 2 Samuel ch.1 - David's Lament

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:55:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:11:08
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<p>Today we address two questions: </p><p>1. Why do we receive two accounts of Saul&#39;s death?</p><p>2. Was Saul a success? Was he set up for failure?</p>