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He arrives at the house of Jesse, father of many sons. Surely, the tallest, strongest, most kingly looking son must be God's choice. That's what Samuel thought when he saw Eliab, J...
His story is full of that kind of… knowing. Especially when it came to his anointing as king. You see, the prophet Samuel was sent to anoint a new king from among the sons of Jesse...
We often hear about David's military prowess and his musical talent, but less about the advisors who guided him. Let's talk about Ahithophel, a figure shrouded in both wisdom and t...
The story of King David is filled with them. It wasn't just Hushai who proved a faithful friend during David's trials. Some allies came from the most unlikely places. Take Shobi, t...
King David, the sweet singer of Israel, knew that feeling all too well. According to the Legends of the Jews, collected and retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, David’s reign wasn’t all...
Now, you might know him as Solomon, the wise king. But did you know that wasn't his only name? According to tradition, he was actually born with the name Jedidiah, meaning "friend ...
It's not just mourning and a coronation, you know. Sometimes, there's a little unfinished business to take care of. And in the case of King Solomon, that unfinished business came i...
Today, we’re diving into the story of Solomon, a king whose legendary wisdom was almost overshadowed by his transgressions. We all know Solomon for his wisdom, but let's be real: h...
They loved a good riddle, a clever paradox, and a chance to explore the hidden depths of Jewish thought. to a few of these ancient brain-teasers, culled from the rich tapestry of J...
