# #254 | 1 Samuel ch.20 - "Tomorrow is Rosh Chodesh!"

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

- **Published:** Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:01 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:11:49
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<p>David and Jonathan make one final attempt to see if Saul is determined to execute David.</p><p>It all centers around a Rosh Chodesh feast and a secret message by means of Jonathan doing some (arrow) shooting practice.</p><p>In this podcast we discuss: </p><p>1. The centrality of Rosh Chodesh in ancient Israel </p><p>2. The love of David and Jonathan </p><p>3. Archery as a Benjaminite expertise.</p><p>---See <a href="www.alexisrael.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.alexisrael.org</a> and sign up for our weekly parsha newsletter.<br />---<br />To support us, please donate at:<br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/alexisrael" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://buymeacoffee.com/alexisrael</a><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/u51407457" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/u51407457</a></p>