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.

Dwelling Place of God and Chanina

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The verse we're looking at is "Let a thousand fall from your side." Now, what does that even mean? Rabbi Yitzhak offers a compelling idea: He connects this verse to the mitzvah (co...

The Garden of Eden and Moriah

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According to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of insightful interpretations on the Book of Psalms, Adam, the first man, wasn't just plopped down anywhere. After being driven from the...

Descent to Sheol

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very conundrum in its commentary on Psalm 92. It begins with a powerful quest...

David the Warrior and Israelites

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The ancient Israelites knew that feeling well. And in their distress, they turned to the One above, voicing their pain, their hope, and their unwavering faith. In Midrash Tehillim,...

Messiah at the Dawn of Creation

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, uses the image of the palm tree in Psalm 92 to unlock a fascinating perspective on the righteous,...

Samuel and the Patriarchs

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But within that simple word lies a profound truth, one that connects us to the very essence of faith and the enduring strength of the Jewish people. Midrash Tehillim, a collection ...

Messiah and the Origins of the World

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, explores this idea in a truly fascinating way. Rabbi Abbahu offers a parable: Imagine a king conqu...

Abraham: Samuel and the Origins of the World

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Midrash Tehillim 94, a beautiful exploration of Psalm 94, grapples with this very feeling. It tells us, "For until righteousness returns, judgment will turn back, and after it all ...

Destruction of the Temple

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It's not always what you might expect. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, and see. The text begins with a stark sta...