Parshat Shoftim

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Laws of judges and officers, the king, the Levitical priests, true and false prophets, cities of refuge, and warfare. Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9.

Kingdom of Reuben

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 33:4

Our tale begins in the Book of Jubilees, a text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis. It's a fascinating, sometimes controversial, work that offers a unique perspective o...

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Kingdom of Jacob and Canaan

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 34:4

Today, we're diving into Chapter 34, a snapshot of tension and impending conflict. The scene is set: the seven kings of the Amorites—ancient inhabitants of Canaan—are plotting agai...

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Jacob: Kingdom of Esau

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 35:36

Like they got all the breaks, all the blessings, and you're just... there? That feeling, that raw, exposed nerve of sibling rivalry, it's ancient. And it echoes through the ages, e...

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Kingdom of Esau of Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 37:5

It expands on stories we already know from the Torah, filling in details and offering new perspectives. Here, we're looking at Chapter 37, and the drama is thick with sibling rival...

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Kingdom of Moses and Egyptian

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 48:1

We all know the story of Moses striking down the Egyptian taskmaster to save a Hebrew slave. But what happens next? The Book of Jubilees, a text considered canonical by some but ex...

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Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar and Arpachshad

Apocrypha Book of Judith 1:1

The opening line sets the scene: "And it came to pass in the twelfth year of King Nebuchadnezzar who dwelt in Nineveh the Great City of God, that Arpachshad King of Media reigned i...

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Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar and Assyria

Apocrypha Book of Judith 1:9

This isn't your typical biblical story, mind you. It’s a tale of courage, faith, and a woman who dared to stand against a seemingly unstoppable force. So, who's the villain in our ...

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Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar and Aram

Apocrypha Book of Judith 1:12

The passage throws us right into a scene of political defiance. Nebuchadnezzar, feeling his power, sends out ambassadors, expecting everyone to fall in line. But the nations around...

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Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar

Apocrypha Book of Judith 2:9

Your sea is mine.” That’s the kind of raw power we encounter in the Book of Judith, a story filled with courage, faith, and a chilling glimpse into the mind of an oppressor. The wo...

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