#258 | 1 Samuel ch.24 - Cutting a Corner (of Saul's Coat!)

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

• Published: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:35:01 GMT
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In this chapter, David gets close enough to Saul that he can cut off the corner of his coat.

Why doesn't David murder Saul?

What moral principles guide David?

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Originally recorded January 28, 2023