#248 | 1 Samuel ch.14 - Where's Yonatan?

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

• Published: Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:50:00 GMT
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The Philistines attack. Saul is left with only 600 men. It is looking dire. But then Yonatan demonstrates that one can win with just 2 soldiers!

Saul doesn't use the Ark when he should and could.

Saul makes inappropriate vows (a nd almost slaughters his son).

Yonatan leads with confidence; Saul seems confused and disoriented.

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Chapter originally published January 15, 2023