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.

Jacob and Noah of Praise

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers us a fascinating take on Psalm 117:1, "Praise the Lord, all nations." It’s not as simple as a univer...

David Before the King and Isaiah

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It's more than just good manners; it's a fundamental connection to something bigger. And it's something the Jewish tradition understands deeply. We find this echoed beautifully in ...

David in Battle and Pinchas

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"Fear of the Lord" – yirat Hashem – it suggests a deep reverence, a profound respect, a commitment to living in accordance with God's will. But who embodies this? Midrash Tehillim,...

Shaddai and the Origins of the World

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It's a theme beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its interpretation of Psalm 118. This isn't just about ancient history; it's about a relationship – a dialogu...

David's Song

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And Jewish tradition offers some powerful comfort in those moments. Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Boo...

Faith of Terach

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The Midrash teaches us that it's better to trust in God than to rely on the words of even our own parents. Why? Because human understanding is limited, and only God sees the whole ...

Sennacherib Among the Fathers

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That feeling, that image, is something the ancient rabbis explored deeply in their interpretations of the Psalms. to one particularly vivid passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collect...

Abraham and the Patriarchs of Isaiah

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Our tradition understands that feeling. It even gives voice to it in a powerful, almost defiant way. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book...

World to Come

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating glimpse into this very question. It imagines a scenario in the World to Come, Olam ...