King David

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Explore 2,123 Jewish texts related to the theme of King David, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

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...

Adam and Creation of Cain

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Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 100, a psalm of thanksgivin...

Rabbi Ibu and David

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Jewish tradition has been wrestling with that very tension for centuries, especially when it comes to serving God. One verse tells us plainly: "Serve the Lord with joy." Simple eno...

High Priest Enters and Pinchas

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It's more than just saying "thank you." It's a way of connecting with something bigger than ourselves. Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Ps...