#265 | 1 Samuel ch.31 - The Death of King Saul and His Sons

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

• Published: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:38:01 GMT
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Saul and his three sons die in battle on Mount Gilboa.

But whereas Saul's son's are killed by the enemy, Saul takes his own life. Was Shaul permitted to end his own life? What were the alternatives?