# #248 | 1 Samuel ch.14 - Where's Yonatan?

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

- **Published:** Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:50:00 GMT
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<p>The Philistines attack. Saul is left with only 600 men. It is looking dire. But then Yonatan demonstrates that one can win with just 2 soldiers!</p><p>Saul doesn't use the Ark when he should and could.</p><p>Saul makes inappropriate vows (a nd almost slaughters his son).</p><p>Yonatan leads with confidence; Saul seems confused and disoriented.</p><p>--</p><p>Chapter originally published January 15, 2023</p>