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 Hosea

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:11

The story of Hosea offers us a glimpse into just that, a peek behind the curtain of divine communication. We're talking about the reign of Uzziah here, a time when his father Amazi...

CreationPatriarchsMosesProphecy

Amos's Prophetic Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:13

He wasn't your typical prophet. He came after Hosea, before Isaiah, and as the Legends of the Jews tell us, he even had a speech impediment! But when God calls, you answer. So, Amo...

ProphecyHoly Land

Kingdom of King Uzziah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:15

The story of Amos, the prophet, gives us a glimpse. He was fearless, wasn't he? But that very fearlessness, sadly, led to his demise. Legend has it that King Uzziah, enraged by Amo...

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Kingdom of King Hezekiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:41

He was one of the most righteous kings of Judah, a real standout. He lived way back when—around the 8th century BCE—and he's remembered for some seriously impressive things. The Ta...

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Kingdom of Hezekiah and Manasseh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:43

King Hezekiah knew the feeling. He finally listened to the prophet Isaiah and took a wife – Isaiah's daughter, no less! A match made in, if not heaven, then at least in spiritually...

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Kingdom of King Josiah and Huldah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:51

King Josiah, a righteous ruler of Judah, found himself in just that position. The prophecies were grim. Destruction loomed. And Josiah, desperate to protect his people, decided on ...

Noah & FloodTempleProphecyHoly Land

Kingdom of King Josiah and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:53

It’s a question that’s haunted humanity for centuries, and Jewish tradition grapples with it head-on. Take the story of King Josiah, a righteous ruler who met a tragic end. Josiah ...

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Kingdom of Jeremiah and Jehoiakim

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:12

That was life for the prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah's debut on the public stage happened during the reign of Josiah. He didn't mince words. He went right into the streets and declared...

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Kingdom of Jeremiah and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:13

That’s kind of what it was like for the prophet Jeremiah during the reign of King Zedekiah. According to Legends of the Jews, he was facing opposition from pretty much everyone. – ...

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