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It’s a question that swirls around the story of Amon, one of the kings of Judah. He was, to put it mildly, not a nice guy. His deeds were so evil, so contrary to everything the Tor...
He was a righteous king, determined to bring his people back to God. He tore down idols, reinstituted the proper observance of the Law, and really tried to get everyone on board. B...
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 ...
That was Jehoiachin's fate. He was taken into exile by Nebuchadnezzar, along with members of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish high court. Now, the Sanhedrin were seriously worried. With J...
Let's set the stage. Nebuchadnezzar, the powerful Babylonian king, had installed Zedekiah as a vassal king. He wanted to ensure Zedekiah’s loyalty, so he demanded an oath. Now, Zed...
It all started with a vow – a solemn promise made by Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, to Nebuchadnezzar. But things went south, as they often do in these stories. Zedekiah, for re...
King Zedekiah of Judah knew that feeling all too well. He made a promise he couldn't keep, and the consequences, well, they were devastating. Zedekiah's big mistake? Perjury. A bro...
That’s kind of what it was like for the prophet Jeremiah during the reign of King Zedekiah. According to Legends of the Jews, he was facing opposition from pretty much everyone. – ...
The answer, surprisingly, might lie in just a few steps… and a little divine intervention. The story of Jeremiah and his suffering comes to a close when Nebuchadnezzar finally capt...
