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Jan 2023
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Naked Bible 458: 1 Samuel 13-14

DR. MICHAEL S. HEISER
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In 1 Samuel 13-14 Saul throws away the Lord’s dynastic blessing by usurping priestly duties (that is, performing an unlawful sacrifice). Saul’s leadership become more erratic as God’s rejection of Saul has begun, this time putting the life of his own son, Jonathan, in jeopardy. 
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