Egypt

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Explore 2,541 Jewish texts related to the theme of Egypt, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wisdom of Solomon of David

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You know, being king isn't just about wearing a crown. It's about the little things, the daily grind of governing. And sometimes, those little things can spark big trouble. Our tal...

Jeroboam and the Patriarchs

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He was about to leave Jerusalem, probably with his heart pounding, trying to get away from Solomon's anger. Imagine the fear, the uncertainty of it all. And then, out of nowhere, h...

Joseph the Dreamer and Egypt

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We hear so much about the other tribes, their portions of the land, their heroes and villains. But Dan? They seem to fade into the background. Well, according to the Legends of the...

Shishak and Joseph

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We left off with the tribe of Dan backing down from their planned invasion of Judah. Good news for Judah. But, as often happens, one problem solved just paves the way for another. ...

Kingdom of Elijah

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The biblical account in the Books of Kings gives us glimpses of his fiery personality, his confrontations with kings, and his miraculous deeds. But those are just snapshots. They b...

Elisha's Transgression

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Jewish tradition is full of stories of people in just such situations, and how they found unexpected help. Let's look at one, a poignant tale of a widow and the prophet Elisha. Thi...

Sennacherib in Battle

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Take Sennacherib, the Assyrian king who dared to threaten Jerusalem. His story takes a wild turn after his army's miraculous defeat. According to Legends of the Jews, Sennacherib, ...

Hezekiah's Transgression

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Isn't it fascinating how sometimes, even after experiencing incredible miracles, we can still miss the point? Take Hezekiah, for example. Here was a king who witnessed firsthand th...

Kingdom of King Josiah and Egyptians

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It’s a question that’s haunted humanity for centuries, and Jewish tradition grapples with it head-on. Take the story of King Josiah, a righteous ruler who met a tragic end. Josiah ...