In this episode, we continue our deep dive through the King James Bible by exploring the Books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel through two very different lenses: the traditional historical interpretation taught in Christianity, Catholicism, and Judaism, and the symbolic, spiritual interpretation taught in New Jerusalem by Tyler Doka.Most readers know Samuel as the story of Israel's transition from judges to kings. It introduces the prophet Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, the anointing of David, the battle with Goliath, the establishment of the Davidic Kingdom, and some of the most famous stories in all of Scripture. Traditionally, these accounts are understood as historical events that shaped the nation of Israel and laid the foundation for the coming of Christ.But what if these stories are describing something deeper?What if Samuel represents spiritual discernment? What if Saul symbolizes the carnal mind driven by fear, pride, and self-will? What if David represents spiritual understanding overcoming false beliefs? What if Goliath is not merely a giant warrior, but a symbol of the obstacles, doubts, and strongholds that stand against truth?Throughout this conversation, we compare how Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, and Tyler Doka interpret the major events and symbols found in First Samuel and Second Samuel. We also explore fascinating thematic parallels with Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, examining how leadership, humility, repentance, divine calling, and the struggle between ego and truth appear across religious traditions.Together, we discuss the rise and fall of Saul, David's confrontation with Goliath, the Davidic Covenant, David and Bathsheba, Absalom's rebellion, and the deeper meaning of kingship, prophecy, anointing, and the Kingdom of God.Whether you view Samuel as history, symbolism, or a combination of both, this episode invites you to consider a profound question:Are Samuel, Saul, and David merely ancient figures from the past, or are they patterns that continue to exist within every human being today?Sources referenced in this episode:The King James BibleNew Jerusalem by Tyler DokaThe Tanakh (Hebrew Bible)The Qur'anThe MahabharataThe RamayanaBuddhist teachingsSikh teachings Citations New Jerusalem by Tyler Doka https://archive.org/details/new-jerusalem-by-tyler-doka New Jerusalem on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/216kGrK3IsF3cyFSl4XXvL King James Bible https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org #FirstSamuel #SecondSamuel #KingJamesBible #TylerDoka #NewJerusalem #BibleStudy #Christianity #Judaism #Catholicism #SpiritualInterpretation #DavidAndGoliath #KingSaul #KingDavid #BiblicalSymbolism #CarnallyVsSpiritually