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Elisha inherited Elijah's mantle and immediately proved he was no lesser prophet. His miracles were stranger, more varied, and sometimes more violent than his master's. A widow of ...
Jehoram, king of Jerusalem, started his reign by murdering all his brothers. Then he married Athaliah, daughter of Ahab, and she taught him to worship foreign gods. It went downhil...
And do not wonder at this phenomenon. For it is written (II Kings 6:5-6) "As one of them was felling a tree, the ax blade fell into the water, and he cried out 'Alas, master, (Elis...
The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating ancient text filled with stories and interpretations, brings us a wild tale about the prophet Elisha. Specifically, Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer...
Let me tell you a story from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer that might sound familiar. It's about miracles, doubt, and what it really takes to bring something back to life. We're talking a...
It can get pretty fascinating, especially when we delve into the nuances of the b’chor, the firstborn son, and his right to a double portion. a bit, drawing from Sifrei Devarim, a ...
A man with two heads appeared before King Solomon with an unusual legal claim. He was part of a family dividing an inheritance, and he demanded a double portion — one share for eac...
