Whither Malchut Welcome to our eighteen in a continuing series on the book of Shmuel or Samuel and the founding of Jewish monarchy. Episode 18 We complete our study of chapter 15 with many open questions. Is Shaul able to successfully repent? Is Shmuel falling into the same trap as Eli in closing the door on returning Shaul to God’s good graces? We cite the brilliant textual clue from the mishbetzot Zahav to explain how the Amalek nation persists after the death of Agag. We offer several answers for how Shmuel, a nazir, was able to kill Agag which would render him taamei. Additionally we cite many comparisons between our chapter, and the book of Shmuel in general, and Megillat Esther. I neglected to cite this important article by Professor Yitzhak Berger from which I learned much of this material. All this and more. Thank you for joining us, I hope you enjoy this podcast and will consider sharing it with others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaacson/support