# #261 | 1 Samuel ch.27 - Ziklag. David in Exile.

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

- **Published:** Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:55:00 GMT
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<p>David leaves the land of Israel and the jurisdiction of King Saul.</p><p>Now he is safe. But he still needs to play a double game - fighting the enemies of Israel on the one hand, and presenting himself as loyal to Achish, the Philistine king, on the other.</p><p>--</p><p>Originally recorded January 31, 2023</p>