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

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Maybe it's a mistake you made, a regret that lingers. King David knew that feeling well, and in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, we find ...

David's Transgression and Isaiah

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It sounds strange, I know. But stick with me, because the ancient rabbis saw a profound truth in even the deepest remorse. We find this idea beautifully illustrated in Midrash Tehi...

Angels Attend to Miriam and Moses

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Words, once spoken, can’t be unsaid. But what about the spiritual consequences? Today, we’re diving into Midrash Tehillim, specifically psalm 52, to explore the power – and the pot...

David Before the King and Doeg

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Turns out, our tradition has a lot to say about that. The book of Proverbs (26:26) reminds us, "His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the ...

Kingdom of Saul and Ahimelech

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The story we're about to explore from Midrash Tehillim, specifically Midrash Tehillim 52, plunges us right into such a scenario, revolving around King Saul, David, and the priest A...

David in Solomon's Court and Yosi

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Midrash Tehillim, that beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a surprising answer: kindness, all day long. It sounds simple, almost too simple, doesn...

Kingdom of David and Doeg

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The ancient sages wrestled with these questions too. And in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, we find a fascinating perspective, partic...

Nabal's Offering

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It’s a question that’s occupied thinkers for millennia, and Midrash Tehillim – a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms – offers some fascinating insights. To...

Kingdom of Ahithophel

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The ancient rabbis wrestled with that very notion, and their thoughts are preserved in a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of P...