The King Sits on His Throne and His Kingdom Endures

Sifrei Devarim 160:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

(Devarim 17:18) "And it shall be when he shall sit on the throne of his kingdom": If he does all that is written in this regard, he is worthy of sitting on the throne of his kingdom.

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Torah Kings Divine Justice Divine Throne Humor

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