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In the stories of King David, we find a fascinating foil to the brilliant but ultimately tragic figure of Ahithophel: Joab, the warrior. While Ahithophel was known for his sharp in...
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...
Not just any dinner party, but a celestial banquet in Paradise, a feast for all the righteous souls who've ever lived. And King David? He's about to play a very special role. Accor...
We often hear about the patriarchs, the kings, the prophets... but what about their wives? Take David, for example. We know him as the shepherd boy who slew Goliath, the king who u...
He's a bit of a background character, isn't he? One of David's many sons. But according to the Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, there's so much more to his st...
Sometimes, it's through incredible feats of wisdom, especially when you're just a kid. Take Solomon, for example. Even before he was King, as a young lad during David's reign, he w...
As he approaches his barn, he overhears a hushed conversation between his ox and his ass. The ass asks, "Brother, how farest thou with these people?" Basically, "How's it going, bu...
Our story today takes us into the fascinating world of King Solomon, a figure revered for his wisdom and mastery over the seen and unseen. Now, Solomon's reputation wasn't just bui...
We all know Solomon. The wisest of men, builder of the Temple, ruler of a glorious kingdom. But what happens when that power is stripped away? What happens when the mighty fall? Je...
