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.

Rabbi Huna and Creation

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to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, to explore this very idea. The passage begins with a powerful statement: "I bless the Lor...

David and the Angels and Blessings

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Or maybe, on a less pleasant day, like you're being... pursued? Jewish tradition has a fascinating way of explaining these feelings. It’s not just paranoia, friends. According to M...

Wisdom of Solomon and Egypt

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That’s the feeling I get when diving into the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms. And Psalm 104? It’s a trip. The verse we're looking ...

Rabbi Yehuda's Song and Akiva

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The book of Psalms, Tehillim, offers glimpses, poetic refrains that hint at the immense creative power at play. Psalm 104, in particular, paints a vivid picture: "The deep clothes ...

Abraham and Creation of Adonai

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One fascinating interpretation of Psalm 104 connects the birds of the sky to the nations of the world. But not in a peaceful, harmonious way. Instead, the midrash suggests these na...

Levi and Divine Judgment

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We often think of the sea as a place of mystery, teeming with life we can barely imagine. But according to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalm...

Heart of David of Isaiah

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Really adrift. Just you and the vast, unknowable ocean. It's a powerful image, isn't it? And according to the ancient sages, it's also a pretty accurate metaphor for life itself. M...

House of David and Elijah

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, suggests it's tied to a future time when "the face of the earth is renewed," a time when God's gl...

Beruria and Creation

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The ancient rabbis grappled with similar feelings, exploring themes of fate, justice, and the power of prayer. to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbi...