http://hallel.info This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, in the north San Francisco Bay area of California, who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. As a \"messianic\" fellowship, we seek to learn together about God from His word, the Bible, via the many lessons encapsulated in the first five books of the Bible and explained by the prophets and the Messiah. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:32:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, California, who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. As a messianic fellowship, we seek to learn together about God from His word, the Bible, via the many lessons encapsulated in the first five books of the Bible and explained by the prophets and the Messiah. Hallel Fellowship no Hallel Fellowship multimedia@hallel.info multimedia@hallel.info (Hallel Fellowship) 2006-2009 A congregation in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, Calif., who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. messianic, yeshua, torah http://hallel.info/Information/wp-content/uploads/image/podcast-menorah-small.jpg http://hallel.info/category/discussions/prophets-writings/ http://hallel.info/2-samuel-7-how-did-god-measure-worth-of-david/ http://hallel.info/2-samuel-7-how-did-god-measure-worth-of-david/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:00:38 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1502 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2-samuel-7-how-did-god-measure-worth-of-david/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,David,man after God's own heart,predestination Many who read this text think that God is somehow rejecting David or turning away from him, but this is not the case at all. God is not rejecting David but He is giving David a great insight into God’s purpose for him. Many who read this text think that God is somehow rejecting David or turning away from him, but this is not the case at all. God is not rejecting David but He is giving David a great insight into God’s purpose for him. David finds out what God really thinks of him. How many of us hear straight from God what He thinks of what we are doing for ourselves and our future generations? So, rather than thinking of this story as a type of rebuke to David, consider it God’s gift to David. Hallel Fellowship no 48:57 http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-6-david-brings-the-ark-to-yerushalayim/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-6-david-brings-the-ark-to-yerushalayim/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:00:32 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1484 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-6-david-brings-the-ark-to-yerushalayim/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,ark of the covenant/ark of the testimony,David,Jerusalem Hallel Fellowship no 47:02 http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-5v11-611-david-establishes-his-reign-in-yerushalayim/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-5v11-611-david-establishes-his-reign-in-yerushalayim/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:00:39 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1447 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-5v11-611-david-establishes-his-reign-in-yerushalayim/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,ark of the covenant/ark of the testimony,David,Hiram,Jerusalem,Philistine,Tyre David begins to establish himself in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). He builds a home and continues to establish his household. The Philistines find out about David’s promotion and attacks him but God helps David prevail against his enemies. David begins to establish himself in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). He builds a home and continues to establish his household. The Philistines find out about David’s promotion and attacks him but God helps David prevail against his enemies. After David pushes the Philistines back to their historic borders, David starts to bring the Ark of the Testimony from its place of exile back to Yerushalayim but the endeavor runs into trouble and the Ark’s trip to Yerushalayim stalls. Hallel Fellowship no 57:01 http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-4v1-5v10/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-4v1-5v10/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:00:10 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1434 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-4v1-5v10/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,David,Jerusalem David finally brings all the tribes of Israel under one ruler and starts considering Yerushalayim as the center for the nation. David finally brings all the tribes of Israel under one ruler and starts considering Yerushalayim as the center for the nation. Hallel Fellowship no 42:11 http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-3-house-of-david-ascends-house-of-saul-descends/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-3-house-of-david-ascends-house-of-saul-descends/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:00:07 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1336 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-3-house-of-david-ascends-house-of-saul-descends/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel Saul is dead but David is not yet king over all of Israel. As the chapter begins “Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David grew steadily stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker continually” (2nd Sam. 3:1). Saul is dead but David is not yet king over all of Israel. As the chapter begins “Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David grew steadily stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker continually” (2nd Sam. 3:1). Most of Saul’s sons are dead but David’s family is growing. Hallel Fellowship no 50:45 http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-2-gory-details-of-how-david-becomes-king/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-2-gory-details-of-how-david-becomes-king/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:00:45 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1297 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-2-gory-details-of-how-david-becomes-king/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,Abner,David,Hebron,Ish-Bosheth,Ishba'al,Jabesh-Gilead,Jacob/Yaakov,Mahanaim,Yoab/Joab David is anointed king of Yehudah (Judah), but he must now fight the house of Saul for control of all the tribes. - Thought Questions Who is Abner, son of Ner? - Who is Yoab (Joab)? - How many brothers did David have? How many sisters did David have? David is anointed king of Yehudah (Judah), but he must now fight the house of Saul for control of all the tribes. Thought Questions Who is Abner, son of Ner? Who is Yoab (Joab)? How many brothers did David have? How many sisters did David have? Were the sisters older or younger than him? Who was Ish-Bosheth? Why was he also called Ishba’al? Why does he have two different names? Why did Ish-Bosheth only rule for two years, while David ruled for more than seven years? Why might Ish-Bosheth have had a hard time establish himself as a rightful king? What did David do after he realized Saul was dead? Why did David go to Hebron? What is special about Hebron? Who does David reach out to the people of Yabesh-Gilead (Jabesh-Gilead)? What did the people of Yabesh-Gilead do? Why might they have feared David? Where did Ishboseth set up his kingdom? What does the name Mahanaim mean? Why did Abner and Yoab get together to fight? What was Abner’s fighting style? What was Yoab’s fighting style? Why is Asher mentioned separately from the rest of Israel? Why did they send younger surrogates to duel for them? How many died on Abner’s side??How many died on Yoab’s side? Why was the battle so lopsided? Reader: Bill Kastrinos. Speaker: Daniel Agee. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-1-david-mourns-yahunatan/ http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-1-david-mourns-yahunatan/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:00:21 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1285 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/2nd-samuel-1-david-mourns-yahunatan/feed/ 0 2nd Samuel,Amalek,David,Gilboa,Philistine,witch of Endor David discovers the result of the war between Saul and the Philistines. The 2nd Samuel 1 starts with David’s revealing his utter heartbreak at hearing of the death of his best friend, Yahunatan (Jonathan). David discovers the result of the war between Saul and the Philistines. The 2nd Samuel 1 starts with David’s revealing his utter heartbreak at hearing of the death of his best friend, Yahunatan (Jonathan). Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-31-recap-recurring-pattern-of-eliyahu-and-messiah/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-31-recap-recurring-pattern-of-eliyahu-and-messiah/#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 23:00:36 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1275 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-31-recap-recurring-pattern-of-eliyahu-and-messiah/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Eliyahu/Elijah,pattern of preparer and deliverer,Yahunatan/Yonatan,Yokhanan the Mikvatizer/John the Baptist What do Yonatan/Yahunatan (Jonathan), Eliyahu (Elijah) and Yokhanan the Mikvatizer (John the Baptist) have in common? The pattern of the preparer and the anointed one repeats throughout Scripture and is evident in the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel. What do Yonatan/Yahunatan (Jonathan), Eliyahu (Elijah) and Yokhanan the Mikvatizer (John the Baptist) have in common? The pattern of the preparer and the anointed one repeats throughout Scripture and is evident in the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-11-17-recap/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-11-17-recap/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 23:00:38 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1230 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-11-17-recap/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,David,Jonathan,pattern of preparer and deliverer,Samuel,Yahunatan/Yonatan The pattern we find in 1st Samuel is a pattern of preparing and delivering. He sends two witnesses for each delivery, a preparer and deliverer. We continue with this pattern with the beginning of Saul’s reign. These stories are not just history, The pattern we find in 1st Samuel is a pattern of preparing and delivering. He sends two witnesses for each delivery, a preparer and deliverer. We continue with this pattern with the beginning of Saul’s reign. These stories are not just history, or entertainment. The book of 1st Samuel also shows us how Sh'mu'el (Samuel), Sha'ul (Saul), Yahunatan/Yonatan (Jonathan) and David are a foreshadowing of the Messiah to come. This history helped the prophets see and reveal the Messiah to us. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-1-10-recap/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-1-10-recap/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:00:33 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1208 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-1-10-recap/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,ark of the covenant/ark of the testimony,Beth Shemesh,donkey,Gilgal,Hannah,King Saul,Philistine,Samuel We see a pattern of preparation and deliverance throughout the Bible. The book of Judges is one example but the pattern is even more obvious in 1st Samuel. God prepares the people of Israel to move from leadership of judges and priests to the leadershi... We see a pattern of preparation and deliverance throughout the Bible. The book of Judges is one example but the pattern is even more obvious in 1st Samuel. God prepares the people of Israel to move from leadership of judges and priests to the leadership of monarchy. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-31-saul%e2%80%99s-final-battle/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-31-saul%e2%80%99s-final-battle/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:00:55 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1172 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-31-saul%e2%80%99s-final-battle/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,battle,cremation,Jabesh-Gilead,King Saul,Philistine,suicide Few generals and kings approach an upcoming battle and know for absolute certainty that they will be dead by the end of it. This was Saul’s predicament here. The burden of that knowledge must have been unbearable. Few generals and kings approach an upcoming battle and know for absolute certainty that they will be dead by the end of it. This was Saul’s predicament here. The burden of that knowledge must have been unbearable. Questions about how Saul actually died abound since there seems to be two different version of the story in the Scriptures which need to be reconciled. This chapter also sparked conversation about ancient Israelite burial methods and suicide. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-29-30-david-is-rebuffed-by-philistia-in-fighting-israel-but-he-rescues-his-wives/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-29-30-david-is-rebuffed-by-philistia-in-fighting-israel-but-he-rescues-his-wives/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:00:19 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1111 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-29-30-david-is-rebuffed-by-philistia-in-fighting-israel-but-he-rescues-his-wives/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Achish,Amalek,battle,David,ephod,mercy,Philistine,Ziklag David volunteers to follow the Philistines into war but the Philistine leaders rebuke him and send him away. David remains in favor with Achish as he leaves the Philistines in peace and they battle the Israelites on their own. David volunteers to follow the Philistines into war but the Philistine leaders rebuke him and send him away. David remains in favor with Achish as he leaves the Philistines in peace and they battle the Israelites on their own. This release from service was a blessing because David had to rescue his wives and family as well as the families of his men from the raiding Amalekites. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-28-29-part-1-shaul-sought-knowledge-from-god-resorted-to-a-medium-when-god-stopped-talking-to-him/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-28-29-part-1-shaul-sought-knowledge-from-god-resorted-to-a-medium-when-god-stopped-talking-to-him/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:00:37 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1066 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-28-29-part-1-shaul-sought-knowledge-from-god-resorted-to-a-medium-when-god-stopped-talking-to-him/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,King Saul,medium,necromancy,Samuel,witch of Endor,witchcraft As Saul faced his end, he became so frustrated with God’s silence that he sought out counsel in a way he knew was wrong. David, on the other hand, considered coming back to Israel alongside the Philistine army but is rebuffed just as Saul was rebuffed ... As Saul faced his end, he became so frustrated with God’s silence that he sought out counsel in a way he knew was wrong. David, on the other hand, considered coming back to Israel alongside the Philistine army but is rebuffed just as Saul was rebuffed by God — and Samuel. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-25-samuel-dies-david-marries-abigail/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-25-samuel-dies-david-marries-abigail/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:00:30 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=998 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-25-samuel-dies-david-marries-abigail/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Abigail,David,Samuel Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-24-saul-continues-to-hunt-david-who-cuts-saul-robe/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-24-saul-continues-to-hunt-david-who-cuts-saul-robe/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:00:25 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=958 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-24-saul-continues-to-hunt-david-who-cuts-saul-robe/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,David,En Gedi,King Saul,prophecy Saul continues to pursue David into En Gedi, a mountainous region on the western shore of what is now called the Dead Sea. Saul thinks he has the upper hand but David is given the opportunity to turn the tables on Saul and deliver himself from Saul’s p... Saul continues to pursue David into En Gedi, a mountainous region on the western shore of what is now called the Dead Sea. Saul thinks he has the upper hand but David is given the opportunity to turn the tables on Saul and deliver himself from Saul’s pursuit, yet David holds back and does not kill Saul. David’s actions fulfilled a prophesy and sent a message to Saul which Saul acknowledged for a time. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-23-david-flees-saul-and-tries-to-find-the-purpose-in-his-life/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-23-david-flees-saul-and-tries-to-find-the-purpose-in-his-life/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:00:54 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1007 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-23-david-flees-saul-and-tries-to-find-the-purpose-in-his-life/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,David,Jonathan,King Saul David is fleeing Sha'ul (Saul) and at the same time liberating towns from Philistine occupation but more often than not, he experiences betrayal rather than gratitude. When David would have a right to despair whether he had any friends or allies, David is fleeing Sha'ul (Saul) and at the same time liberating towns from Philistine occupation but more often than not, he experiences betrayal rather than gratitude. When David would have a right to despair whether he had any friends or allies, Yahunatan/Yonatan (Jonathan) finds David and renews their covenant. David learns a lesson about when to “throw your hat into the ring” and when to “mind your own business.” Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-22-shaul-starts-chasing-david-and-kills-the-priest-who-gave-david-food-and-shelter/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-22-shaul-starts-chasing-david-and-kills-the-priest-who-gave-david-food-and-shelter/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:00:18 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=1117 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-22-shaul-starts-chasing-david-and-kills-the-priest-who-gave-david-food-and-shelter/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Adullamite,Ahimelech,David,Doeg,Edom,Gad,King Saul,Nob,Yeeftakh/Jephthah Sha'ul (Saul) responds to the loyalty of his servants by accusing them of betrayal and favoring David. Doeg, an Edomite, wants to gain favor with Sha'ul by exaggerating his chance sighting of David at the priestly compound in Nob. Sha'ul (Saul) responds to the loyalty of his servants by accusing them of betrayal and favoring David. Doeg, an Edomite, wants to gain favor with Sha'ul by exaggerating his chance sighting of David at the priestly compound in Nob. Doeg continues to try to gain favor with Sha'ul by willingly obey a grizzly order that none of the men of Israel want to obey. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-21-david-flees-shaul-to-nob-philistia/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-21-david-flees-shaul-to-nob-philistia/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:00:31 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=920 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-21-david-flees-shaul-to-nob-philistia/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Ahimelech,Bread of the Presence - consecrated bread,David,Doeg,Gath,Goliath,Jonathan,King Saul,Nob,Philistine,Zadok David flees Saul on Jonathan’s command since Saul had set out to kill him. He first flees to the priestly city of Nob and later flees to the land of the Philistines, his sworn enemy. David flees Saul on Jonathan’s command since Saul had set out to kill him. He first flees to the priestly city of Nob and later flees to the land of the Philistines, his sworn enemy. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-20-yahunatan-warns-david-to-flee-shaul/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-20-yahunatan-warns-david-to-flee-shaul/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:00:02 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=807 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-20-yahunatan-warns-david-to-flee-shaul/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,clean and unclean,David,goat,Jonathan,King Saul,New Moon/Rosh Chodesh Yahunatan (Jonathan) during a New Moon celebration learns that his father, Sha'ul (Saul) the ruler, plans to kill his best friend, David. Yahunatan creates a signaling method involving three days and three arrows to let David know to flee. Yahunatan (Jonathan) during a New Moon celebration learns that his father, Sha'ul (Saul) the ruler, plans to kill his best friend, David. Yahunatan creates a signaling method involving three days and three arrows to let David know to flee. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-19-%e2%80%94-david-the-hero-vs-shaul-the-jealous/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-19-%e2%80%94-david-the-hero-vs-shaul-the-jealous/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:00:03 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=768 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-19-%e2%80%94-david-the-hero-vs-shaul-the-jealous/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,David,Jonathan,King Saul,Samuel David ascended in fame with more victories. Sha'ul (Saul) descended with jealousy of those victories, pushed by an "evil spirit" the LORD sent. David escaped Sha'ul's trap with a ploy used in the 20th century by an escapee at Alcatraz. David ascended in fame with more victories. Sha'ul (Saul) descended with jealousy of those victories, pushed by an "evil spirit" the LORD sent. David escaped Sha'ul's trap with a ploy used in the 20th century by an escapee at Alcatraz. Sha'ul pursued David to the headquarters of the prophet Sh'muel (Samuel), and God's Spirit led Sha'ul to prophesy. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-david-acquires-100-foreskins-as-michal-bride-price/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-david-acquires-100-foreskins-as-michal-bride-price/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:00:45 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=774 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-18-david-acquires-100-foreskins-as-michal-bride-price/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,David,foreskin,Jonathan,Michal,Philistine David and Yonatan/Yahonatan cemented a strong friendship. Meanwhile, David wins the hand of Saul's daughter Michal by returning from battle with 100 foreskins in hand. David and Yonatan/Yahonatan cemented a strong friendship. Meanwhile, David wins the hand of Saul's daughter Michal by returning from battle with 100 foreskins in hand. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-16-a-new-king-for-israel/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-16-a-new-king-for-israel/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:00:00 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=684 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-16-a-new-king-for-israel/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,David,evil,Jesse,Jonathan,King Saul We start to see how closely connected the lives of Samuel, Saul, Jonathan and David truly are. All these men’s lives were shaped and irrevocably changed by the events surrounding the High Priest Eli and the confiscation of the Ark of the Covenant. We start to see how closely connected the lives of Samuel, Saul, Jonathan and David truly are. All these men’s lives were shaped and irrevocably changed by the events surrounding the High Priest Eli and the confiscation of the Ark of the Covenant. We also see the beginnings of David’s quick rise in stature from a modest shepherd boy to a royal court entertainer and finally a leading warrior in Saul’s army. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-15-%e2%80%94-saul-disobeys-the-lords-command-to-annihilate-amalek/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-15-%e2%80%94-saul-disobeys-the-lords-command-to-annihilate-amalek/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:00:07 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=652 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-15-%e2%80%94-saul-disobeys-the-lords-command-to-annihilate-amalek/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,Amalek,Havilah,Kenites,King Saul,rebellion,Rephidim,Samuel Saul is given another test by the LORD but Saul doesn’t know it was his final test. Saul’s acquiescence to peer pressure became his downfall and Samuel tells Saul that the kingdom will be given to another. Saul is given another test by the LORD but Saul doesn’t know it was his final test. Saul’s acquiescence to peer pressure became his downfall and Samuel tells Saul that the kingdom will be given to another. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-14-jonathan-victory-saul-edict-and-folly/ http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-14-jonathan-victory-saul-edict-and-folly/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:00:20 +0000 Daniel http://hallel.info/?p=646 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/1st-samuel-14-jonathan-victory-saul-edict-and-folly/feed/ 0 1st Samuel,ark,David,Jonathan,King Saul,Philistine,Torah The decline of Saul's rule over Israel is again evident in 1st Samuel 14. His son Jonathan shows himself to be a great warrior against the Philistines with some characteristics of David. The decline of Saul's rule over Israel is again evident in 1st Samuel 14. His son Jonathan shows himself to be a great warrior against the Philistines with some characteristics of David. Hallel Fellowship no