# #243 | 1 Samuel ch.9 - Better Call Saul

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

- **Published:** Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:27:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:09:24
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<p>God has decided to appoint a King. In this chapter we meet Saul. </p><p>But his persona is a far cry from what we might expect. Humble and unambitious, Saul goes looking for his father&#39;s donkeys and has an unexpected encounter with the prophet.</p>