# #242 | 1 Samuel ch.8 - "Give Us a King!"

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

- **Published:** Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:46:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:13:09
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