Prophet Pearls-Korach #38 -1 Samuel 11:14-12:22

About this episode

This episode discusses the Haftorah reading of 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22, focusing on the coronation of Saul and the prophet Samuel's message to the people.

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Samuel 11:14–12:22. It accompanies the Torah portion Korach (Numbers 16:1–18:32). This week’s Haftorah begins with the coronation of Saul, the first king of Israel. During the inauguration celebration the prophet Samuel castigates the people for having rejected God as their king in favor of a human monarch. Nevertheless, Samuel assures them that if the people and the king will faithfully obey God it will go well for them. The ...

People in this episode

Host: Keith Johnson

Topics covered

• Prophet reading
• Haftorah
• Torah portion
• coronation of Saul
• obedience to God

Keywords

• Haftorah
• 1 Samuel
• Korach
• Saul
• Samuel
• obedience
• Israel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22, Korach, Numbers 16:1–18:32

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