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.

Kingdom of David

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King David certainly felt that way. It's fascinating to delve into how he grappled with this, as explored in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretive commentaries on the Book...

David's Transgression and Korah

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The ancient texts offer some pretty fascinating clues, particularly in how they describe the transformation that comes with repentance. Take Midrash Tehillim, for example, a collec...

David's Miracle

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It seems the answer, according to ancient wisdom, lies not in triumph alone, but in the crucible of adversity. The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on th...

Deborah and the Lawgiver

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Rabbi Simon, in the ancient collection of homiletic interpretations known as Midrash Tehillim, sheds light on this very idea. He suggests that simply reciting poetry doesn't make o...

Saul in Heaven

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And his story, as explored in Midrash Tehillim, offers a fascinating glimpse into faith, doubt, and the unwavering mercy of God. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teaching...

Acts of Creation and David

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He was constantly battling enemies, both within himself and without. And the Book of Psalms? It's full of his raw, honest prayers for deliverance. to Midrash Tehillim, a collection...

Rabbi Acha and Creation

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The ancient rabbis certainly understood that feeling. They saw it reflected in the words of King David, in the 18th Psalm, and explored it deeply in Midrash Tehillim, a collection ...

The Golden Calf and Yitzhak

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And down below? The Israelites, impatient, scared, and feeling abandoned, decide to build themselves a new god – a golden calf. Talk about a betrayal. The Midrash paints a vivid pi...

Watchers from Above and Egyptians

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers some fascinating perspectives on this very question, particularly in its treatment of Psal...