King David

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Explore 2,141 Jewish texts related to the theme of King David, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Throne of David

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Psalm 2, verse 12, gives us pause: "Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him." It's a pot...

Absalom's Journey

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That’s the question that echoes in the opening of the third section of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings that beautifully unpack the Psalms. It begins by looking...

Judah's Legacy

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It all starts with the verse, "A Psalm of David." But it quickly spirals into something far grander. The midrash dives deep, exploring the very structure – or perhaps, lack of stru...

David: Absalom's Transgression

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King David knew that feeling well. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into the context and meaning behind David's songs. A...

Shobach and the Angels

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King David certainly knew that feeling. In the Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, we find a powerful meditation on the verse, "Many ...

Heart of David and Nathan

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, grapples with that very feeling. Specifically, it dives into Psalm 3. And right off the bat, we get a...

Moses in David's Court

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Even Moses, leading the Israelites out of Egypt, felt that way. He looked at the nations surrounding them, nations far more numerous, and thought, "These nations are more numerous ...

Kingdom of David and Judah

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King David knew that feeling. He poured his heart into the Psalms, and within those verses, the ancient rabbis found layers upon layers of meaning – not just for David, but for all...

Bathsheba and Creation

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We often picture him as this divinely favored ruler, harp in hand, composing the Psalms. But even kings, especially those after God’s own heart, have their burdens. Midrash Tehilli...