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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: 1 Samuel 31:1-13: The Death of Saul and His Sons
Description: The Philistines bring full-scale war to Israel, and the Philistines are victorious. Three sons of Saul are slain, and when Saul sees the defeat all around him, he despairingly asks his armor-bearer to kill him. When the armor-bearer refuses, Saul breaks the 5th Commandment by taking his own life. The death of the king of Israel only strikes more fear into the Israelites and emboldens the Philistines. When the Philistines desecrate the body of Saul, the men of Jabesh-gilead risk their lives to show proper honor to their former king. This text invites conversation on the Bible’s teaching co...