We explore a completely different understanding of this chapter according to the approach of Rabbi Chafni Gaon. This very rationalist understanding leads us to some profound insights into the failure of Saul to lead the people and why he was unworthy as a King.

We discuss a second, slightly more "rationalistic" approach to understanding this fascinating chapter. In this understanding, a miracle from God has just occurred.

This unusual chapter in Tanach has many ways of understanding it, we begin a series of analysis with the approach of the mystics.

Saul hears Samuel's message, which isn't much different from Samuel's message when he was alive. God has rejected you because you disobeyed Him! No amount of fasting and ritual and summoning of spirits is going to change that!

We read of the descent of Saul into the dark world of Necromancy as he visits a witch to summon the ghost of Samuel.

We introduce one of the most unusual chapters in Tanach with an analysis of Saul's flawed understanding of theology. We begin the chapter and explain the origin of King Saul's terrible fear and anxiety.

Once again David takes refuge among the Philistines. Only this time he and his men continue the work of securing the future of Judea, right under the noses of their enemies.

Once again David has the opportunity to assassinate Saul, and once again he respects the King. Saul again has a moment of clarity, but his promises are no longer taken seriously.

Avigail convinces David not to follow the path of vengeance and violence, and teaches David that his virtue is the reason he is fit to be King. She convinces him and leaves vengeance to God Himself, saving David from sin. David takes Avigail as a wife.

Samuel passes on, and David goes out with his men to live as a nomad. David does not react well when Naval refuses to give them what they deserve.