# #265 | 1 Samuel ch.31 - The Death of King Saul and His Sons

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

- **Published:** Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:38:01 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:08:19
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<p>Saul and his three sons die in battle on Mount Gilboa.</p><p>But whereas Saul's son's are killed by the enemy, Saul takes his own life. Was Shaul permitted to end his own life? What were the alternatives?</p>