David and Shaul Against the Philistines

The Rise of King David

In this season premiere, King David wages a fierce battle for Yerushalayim—Jerusalem, the Holy City—as he steadily extends his reign over all of Israel and receives a divine promise that his royal line will endure forever. The Kings of Israel, seen through the eyes of the tradition that remembers them.

The Rise of King David

In this episode, David rises towards the kingship over all Israel. But in that rise, he is faced with the saga of the last remaining son of King Shaul, Ish Boshes, who is set up by Avner Ben Ner, Shaul’s formidable general, as the heir to Shaul’s throne. The nobility of David at this time is awe-inspiring. The Kings of Israel, through the eyes of the tradition that remembers them.

Shaul and David: Final Act

In this episode, the epic and tragic struggle between David and Shaul Inside (Saul) for the kingship over Israel comes to its dramatic denouement, as does the bosom friendship between David and Yehonasan (Jonathan). It is in this very climax that the greatness of the old and new king come to the fore. The Kings of Israel, through the eyes of the tradition that remembers them.

David and Shaul Against the Philistines

In this episode, we witness David stuck in exile among the Plishtim at the very time the Plishtim are preparing to attack King Shaul and the Jewish people en masse.  Yet David is not just in a difficult position with regard the the Philistine King Achish, his host, but also is forced to battle the implacable Amalakites at the same time as the Phishti armies are massing.  Shaul feels the Divine presence leaving him, for the Almighty is silent towards him and his enemies the Plishtim gain courage.  He makes the desperate decision to consult the Witch of Endor, who summons the spirit of the Prophet Shmuel, who in turn delivers a stinging rebuke to King. contact us at: thekingsofisrael@icloud.com [thekingsofisrael@icloud.com] and support us on Patreon: The Kings of Israel Pod

Shaul vs. David: Act Three

In this episode, King Shaul's pursuit of David continues throughout the mountains and wilderness of Israel.  Yet in their dramatic confrontations, the greatness of both Kings of Israel comes to the fore, as their relationship approaches is dramatic culmination. The Kings of Israel, through the eyes of the tradition that remembers them. contact us at: kingsofisrael@icloud.com