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That’s kind of the story of David, the future king of Israel. But let's be honest, David didn’t exactly have a royal upbringing. He wasn’t raised in a palace, groomed for leadershi...
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....
His life was basically one long chase scene, wasn't it? Always looking over his shoulder, always one step ahead of Saul. But even in those darkest moments, the legends tell us, mir...
The Talmud is filled with intricate legal discussions, but nestled within its pages and in other Jewish texts are fascinating stories about human nature. And sometimes, these stori...
The story goes that after a particularly nasty fall, Joab needed his sword repaired. Sounds simple enough. He heads to the armorer, but as soon as the artisan lays eyes on the weap...
We pick up the story with Joab, commander of King David’s army, after he's already spent ten days resting and recuperating with his hosts. Refreshed, he sets out again to wage war ...
The Legends of the Jews, that monumental collection of rabbinic lore compiled by Louis Ginzberg, gives us a glimpse into David's life, painting him as both divinely inspired and wo...
King David certainly did. We all know David. Shepherd boy turned giant-slaying hero, then King of Israel. But even kings have their moments of doubt, their times of struggle. And s...
That’s exactly the situation King David found himself in, according to the Legends of the Jews. He wasn’t choosing between dinner options, though. This was a divine reckoning. You ...
