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.

Amalek and the Origins of the World

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Today, let's delve into Midrash Tehillim 9, a fascinating exploration of Psalm 44:6, "You rebuked nations." This verse, seemingly simple, becomes a springboard for a deep dive into...

Throne of Glory and Amalek

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The story of Amalek is one such echo. Amalek, that ancient nemesis of the Israelites, wasn't just a tribe; they represented something far more sinister: the embodiment of unprovoke...

Ruth and the King

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Rabbi Levi suggests a difference in timing. When the Holy One, blessed be He, judges the nations of the world, it happens at night, a time when they are asleep, supposedly free fro...

World to Come and Sheol

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The Talmudic sages definitely grappled with that question. to a fascinating, and perhaps a little unsettling, passage from Midrash Tehillim (Midrash on Psalms), specifically Psalm ...

Poetry of Prayer

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The verse declares, "For the poor shall not always be forgotten; the hope of the poor shall not perish forever." But what does that really mean? Rabbi Yudan, in Midrash Tehillim, a...

Nebuchadnezzar and the Angels of Songs

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But that's exactly the kind of potent imagery we find swirling through the ancient Jewish texts. Today, we’re diving into Midrash Tehillim 9, a section of commentary on the Book of...

Kingdom of Hillel

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It's a wild ride, so buckle up! The Midrash starts with a stark claim: "For Hillel the wicked, his own desires are his god." Whoa. Harsh. It's not talking about the Hillel, the fam...

Aaron: Moses and the King

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That’s a question that echoes through the ages, a yearning found right at the beginning of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms. It begins with t...

Kingdom of David and Temple

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King David, a man familiar with enemies both within and without, knew exactly where to run: to God. Psalm 11:1 starts, "To the chief musician, a psalm of David: In the Lord I have ...