# #258 | 1 Samuel ch.24 - Cutting a Corner (of Saul's Coat!)

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

- **Published:** Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:35:01 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:10:33
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<p>In this chapter, David gets close enough to Saul that he can cut off the corner of his coat.</p><p>Why doesn&#39;t David murder Saul?</p><p>What moral principles guide David?</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>Originally recorded January 28, 2023</p>