Speech in Jewish Mythology

34 myths · Page 2 of 2

Myth 7 min

When Korah Drew Hearts With Soft Words Alone

Korah seizes no rope and no staff. Soft speech gathers the great of Israel until a camp walks after a man who never raises his hand.

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Myth 6 min

When the Bier Flew on the Creatures' Last Word

The poles lightened halfway down the lane. Four men lost the wood for a breath, and the body rose while the street was still talking.

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Myth 7 min

David Lost the Temple to Whispering Tongues

David longed to build God's house and was refused. Informers like Doeg turned tongues into spears, Nov burned, and justice still outweighed every offering.

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Myth 5 min

David Cursed His Enemies Until God Answered With Saul's Name

The harp still hummed when God asked who the enemy was. David had meant a crowd. Heaven answered with Saul's name.

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