Death of Shaul

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1. The Death of Shaul

   Chapter 31

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Shaul embarks on his final battle, knowing he is going to his death. This lesson will discuss Shaul's bravery, burial, and the relationship between the two.

2. David and the Amaleki Lad

   Chapter 1 (I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Chapter 1 of Shmuel II is a direct continuation of the final chapter of Shmuel I. This lesson will discuss the significance of the Amalekite's description of Shaul's death. We will compare the story of the Amalekite with the portrayal of the biblical text, and assess David's reaction and his attitude toward the Amalekite.

3. Saul‘s Two Deaths: Of Philistines and Amalekites

   Dr. Yael Ziegler

   תאריך פרסום: תשע"ה | |

   The Tanakh does not present a birth story, yet Shaul has two different death stories. The united Book of Shmuel, the two stories of Shaul’s death appear one right after the other. Why do we have this elaborate retelling, and why is there such a focus on Shaul’s death? How are we to account for the diverging narratives? The key to understanding these stories is that more than explaining how he dies—they hint at why he dies: Israelite monarchy is meant to develop a correct relationship with God and with the people, and also to uproot Amalekite values. Shaul fails at both of these two goals.

4. Sefer Shemuel I: Archaeology

   Nachliel Selavan | 29 minutes

   Sefer Shemuel I deals with the transition from Iron Age 1 into Iron Age 2 - the period of the Monarchy (from King David, more or less, onward). The highlights of this episode are the location of Shiloh, the battle of Even ha’Ezer (Ebenezer), the Philistines, and the death of Shaul and Yehonatan on Mount Gilboa.

    

   Archaeology Snapshot is a discussion on the location, timeline, main characters and highlights from history and archaeology, for each Sefer in Tanach.