#254 | 1 Samuel ch.20 - "Tomorrow is Rosh Chodesh!"

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

• Published: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:00:01 GMT
• Duration: 00:11:49
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David and Jonathan make one final attempt to see if Saul is determined to execute David.

It all centers around a Rosh Chodesh feast and a secret message by means of Jonathan doing some (arrow) shooting practice.

In this podcast we discuss:

1. The centrality of Rosh Chodesh in ancient Israel

2. The love of David and Jonathan

3. Archery as a Benjaminite expertise.

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