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.

Kingdom of Hiram

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It wasn’t all ruling and dispensing justice, you know. Sometimes, even kings need a good mental workout! And Solomon, it turns out, had a very specific way to keep his mind sharp: ...

Michael Among the Heavenly Host and Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We often hear about the human labor, the cedar from Lebanon, the gold and precious stones. But there's a less-told tale, a whisper from the shadows, involving beings not quite of t...

Messiah and the King

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

What would strike you most? The sheer size? The gleaming gold? Well, according to tradition, it was also Solomon’s incredible wisdom made manifest in every single detail. It wasn't...

Wisdom of David and Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We all know King Solomon. The wisest of men, builder of the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem. But this story isn't just about Solomon's glory; it’s about how his father, David, play...

Solomon in David's Court and Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It's not always the grand gestures, but the quiet intentions humming beneath the surface. King David, a warrior, a poet, a king... He had a secret reservation about building the Te...

Wisdom of Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

According to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, Solomon, in all his glory, encountered an ant. Not just any ant, mind you, but one with some serious sass. Apparently, Solomon was feel...

Wisdom of Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It’s a humbling thought, isn’t it? The Legends of the Jews, as compiled by Ginzberg, tells us a story of just such a time in Solomon’s life. During his exile, Solomon encountered a...

Wisdom of Solomon and Naamah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We often think of biblical figures as flawless, but the story of Solomon, the wisest of men, reminds us that even royalty can stumble. And it’s a wild ride to redemption. For three...

Wisdom of Solomon of Benaiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The story goes that after his encounter with Asmodeus – that powerful, not-exactly-pleasant demon – Solomon was so shaken by Asmodeus's "forbidding ugliness" that he couldn't rest ...