Moses

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Explore 3,889 Jewish texts related to the theme of Moses, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Saul in Battle and Samuel

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We often remember Saul for his flaws, his jealousy towards David, and his eventual tragic demise. But did you know that Saul's life was prolonged by none other than the prophet Sam...

Samuel in the Days of Moses

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The story goes that a witch – a powerful sorceress, no doubt – managed to conjure up spirits, and Samuel was among those she pulled back into the world of the living. Now, accordin...

Jesse: David in the Days of Moses

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When we look at David, the "elect of God," as he's often called, it seems to be a fascinating combination of all three. David wasn't just some random shepherd boy plucked from obsc...

Saul: David and Goliath

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The little shepherd boy who takes down the giant. But did you ever stop to think about why David was so determined to face him? It wasn't just bravery, or youthful exuberance. Acco...

David and Goliath of Temple

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We all know David as the shepherd boy who slew Goliath, the king who united Israel, the poet of the Psalms. But did you know he almost accidentally destroyed the world? The story g...

David's Transgression and Joab

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But even kings, even the "sweet singer of Israel," aren't immune to mistakes. And one mistake, in particular, almost cost him everything: the census. Now, you might be thinking, wh...

Kingdom of David and Abraham

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Not just any dinner party, but a celestial banquet in Paradise, a feast for all the righteous souls who've ever lived. And King David? He's about to play a very special role. Accor...

Kingdom of Joab of David

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Solomon, David's son and successor, has given the order. But Joab, ever the strategist, isn't going down without a fight. He makes a plea to Benaiah, the man tasked with carrying o...

Wisdom of Solomon and Shimei

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We’re going to delve into a story where a moment of perceived justice sets in motion a chain of events leading to... Rome. Yes, that Rome. Our tale revolves around King Solomon, th...