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We're talking about the aftermath of a brutal civil war in ancient Israel, a war stemming from the shocking events surrounding the idol of Micah. Remember him? We explored his stor...
Eli, as the story goes, had two sons, Hophni and Phinehas. Now, Phinehas – not to be confused with Eli's grandson of the same name – was the younger, and, well, let's just say he w...
Samuel, a man of unwavering integrity, embodied peace. He was, as Ginzberg tells us in Legends of the Jews, a judge utterly disinterested in personal gain, refusing compensation fo...
Saul's grief was profound. The prophet Samuel, his guide and sometimes his critic, was gone. According to Legends of the Jews, Saul felt isolated, adrift. And in his desperation, h...
His story is full of that kind of… knowing. Especially when it came to his anointing as king. You see, the prophet Samuel was sent to anoint a new king from among the sons of Jesse...
It’s a story filled with twists, turns, and a whole lot of hidden potential. We’re talking about David, of course, and the journey from anonymity to the throne wasn't exactly a smo...
Take the story of David and Goliath. It’s not just a simple tale of good versus evil; it’s a complex web of family ties, past deeds, and divine reward, all playing out on the stage...
The little shepherd boy who takes down the giant. But did you ever stop to think about why David was so determined to face him? It wasn't just bravery, or youthful exuberance. Acco...
But according to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, David wasn't always so enlightened. He apparently had a bit of a scornful streak, especially when it came to wasps....
