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Ep845 Melachim 1 - 20:35-36 from 2023-12-11T01:55:17
A navi orders his friend to hit him but the friend refuses and is killed
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Ep844 Melachim 1 - 20:33-34 from 2023-12-08T19:31:59
Achav and Ben Hadad make a weak treaty and part ways
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Ep843 Melachim 1 - 20:31-32 from 2023-12-06T19:05:23
Ben Hadad’s servants plead to Achav to spare his life
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Ep842 Melachim 1 - 20:28-30 from 2023-12-05T19:42:47
The Navi once again conveys Hashem’s guarantee of success
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Ep841 Melachim 1 - 20:26-27 from 2023-12-04T13:25:05
The vastly outnumbered force of Achav encamps opposite the Aramean army
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Ep840 Melachim 1 - 20:22-25 from 2023-12-03T21:44:50
Ben Hadad’s advisors convince him to launch another attack
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Ep839 Melachim 1 - 20:19-21 from 2023-12-01T00:22:51
Achav’s army easily defeats the army of Aram
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Ep838 Melachim 1 - 20:16-18 from 2023-11-29T22:05:11
Ben Hadad sends out his forces while he gets drunk with his buddies
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Ep837 Melachim 1 - 20:13-15 from 2023-11-28T23:15:37
A Navi informs Achav of the miraculous victory that G-d will bring
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Ep835 Melachim 1 - 20:7-8 from 2023-11-26T19:10:01
The elders and people advise Achav to deny Ben Hadad’s latest terms
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Ep834 Melachim 1 - 20:4-6 from 2023-11-23T20:10:19
Achav agrees to the initial terms of surrender
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Ep833 Melachim 1 - 20:1-3 from 2023-11-23T00:34:17
Ben Hadad of Aram leads a massive force against Shomron
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Ep832 Melachim 1 - 19:19-21 from 2023-11-21T17:31:48
Elisha is recruited by Eliyahu to be his attendant
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Ep831 Melachim 1 - 19:17-18 from 2023-11-20T23:08:46
Chazael, Yehu and Elisha will exact the retribution from Klal Yisroel that Eliyahu was advocating for
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Ep830 Melachim 1 - 19:15-16 from 2023-11-19T13:19:40
Hashem commands Eliyahu to anoint Chazael, Yehu and Elisha
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Ep829 Melachim 1 - 19:13-14 from 2023-11-17T01:14:56
Eliyahu covers his face and Hashem questions him again
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Ep827 Melachim 1 - 19:10 from 2023-11-14T19:16:35
Eliyahu lays out his case against the Nation
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Ep826 Melachim 1 - 19:7-9 from 2023-11-13T12:00
Eliyahu travels 40 days and nights to Har Sinai
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Ep824 Melachim 1 - 19:3-4 from 2023-11-10T01:30:54
Eliyahu runs to the desert and begs for his life to be taken
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Ep823 Melachim 1 - 19:1-2 from 2023-11-08T12:00
Izevel sends a message to Eliyahu that she will kill him
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Ep822 Melachim 1 - 18:45-46 from 2023-11-08T01:18:46
Eliyahu runs in front of Achav’s chariot as the rains fall
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Ep821 Melachim 1 - 18:42-44 from 2023-11-06T12:39:31
Eliyahu prays for rain; a small cloud appears
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Ep819 Melachim 1 - 18:38-39 from 2023-11-02T18:04:29
A fire descends to consume the korban inspiring the people to declare ה׳ הוא האלקים
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Ep817 Melachim 1 - 18:34-35 from 2023-10-31T12:56:23
The korban and wood are moistened and the trench filled with water
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Ep816 Melachim 1 - 18:31-33 from 2023-10-31T12:55:08
12 stones are used for the altar and a large trench is dug all around
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Ep815 Melachim 1 - 18:29-30 from 2023-10-29T21:40:57
After the Prophets of Baal receive no response, Eliyahu calls for the people to approach
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Ep814 Melachim 1 - 18:27-28 from 2023-10-26T23:28:55
Eliyahu taunts and ridicules the Prophets of Baal
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Ep813 Melachim 1 - 18:24-26 from 2023-10-25T21:52:31
Eliyahu offers the Prophets of the Baal their choice of animals
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Ep812 Melachim 1 - 18:22-23 from 2023-10-24T23:18:53
Eliyahu proposes the terms of the showdown
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Ep811 Melachim 1 - 18:20-21 from 2023-10-23T23:14:59
Everyone gathers for the public demonstration on Har HaCarmel
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Ep810 Melachim 1 - 18:16-19 from 2023-10-22T17:29:46
18:16-19 Achav and Eliyahu meet and trade accusations
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Ep809 Melachim 1 - 18:13-15 from 2023-10-19T18:51:06
Eliyahu swears to Ovadya that he will appear to Achav
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Ep808 Melachim 1 - 18:11-12 from 2023-10-18T23:21:26
Ovadya lays out his argument as to why Eliyahu will cause his death
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Ep807 Melachim 1 - 18:8-10 from 2023-10-17T15:49:15
Ovadya questions why Eliyahu is sending him to die
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Ep806 Melachim 1 - 18:5-7 from 2023-10-16T14:55:35
Eliyahu surprisingly appears to Ovadya as he and Achav search for food.
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Ep804 Melachim 1 - 18:1-2 from 2023-09-29T02:54:31
Hashem tells Eliyahu to appear before Achav as rain is about to resume
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Ep803 Melachim 1 - 17:23-24 from 2023-09-27T12:50:04
After seeing her son bright back to life, the widow recognizes Eliyahu is a true navi of Hashem
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Ep801 Melachim 1 - 17:19-20 from 2023-09-21T22:52:12
Eliyahu places the child’s body on his bed and begins his tefillah to Hashem
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Ep800 Melachim 1 - 17:17-18 from 2023-09-20T10:58:18
The widow’s son dies and she holds Eliyahu responsible
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Ep799 Melachim 1 - 17:14-16 from 2023-09-19T13:25:48
The widow’s supply of flour and oil miraculously replenishes for a year
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Ep798 Melachim 1 - 17:13 from 2023-09-19T01:02:07
Eliyahu assures the widow that she will have enough for him and then her family
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Ep797 Melachim 1 - 17:10-12 from 2023-09-13T10:49:30
Eliyahu requests water and food from the widow
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Ep796 Melachim 1 - 17:8-9 from 2023-09-13T00:08:20
Eliyahu is commanded to go north to a widow in Zorfas
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Ep795 Melachim 1 - 17:5-7 from 2023-09-11T14:20:12
Eliyahu hides out until his water source dries up
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Ep794 Melachim 1 - 17:2-4 from 2023-09-10T21:54:50
Hashem commands Eliyahu to go into hiding near a stream with food provided by ravens
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Ep793 Melachim 17:1 from 2023-09-08T02:26:54
Eliyahu Hanavi appears on the scene to counteract Achav’s influence
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Ep792 Melachim 1 - 16:33-34 from 2023-09-06T11:36:50
Achav introduces a new idol; Chiel rebuilds a cursed city
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Ep791 Deeper Dive - Izevel the Wicked Wife of Achav from 2023-09-05T23:04:30
Izevel the Wicked Wife of Achav
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Ep790 Melachim 1 - 16:31-32 from 2023-09-05T01:20:20
Achav devotes himself to the worship of Baal
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Ep789 Melachim 1 - 16:26-30 from 2023-09-03T22:09:46
Omri’s reign gives way to the reign of Achav
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Ep788 Melachim 1 - 16:23-25 from 2023-08-31T23:28:24
Omri moves the capital to the newly built city of Shomron
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Ep787 Melachim 1 - 16:21-22 from 2023-08-31T00:46:34
The people are divided between supporters of Tivni and Omri before Omri ultimately prevails
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Ep786 Melachim 1 - 16:14-20 from 2023-08-30T02:11:19
The brief reign of Zimri meets a fiery end
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Ep785 Melachim 1 - 16:13-16 from 2023-08-29T00:47:50
The army rejects Zimri’s rule and follow Omri to rebel
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Ep784 Melachim 1 - 16:11-12 from 2023-08-28T01:02:24
Zimri kills out Baasha/Elah’s family, men, women, children, relatives, and friends.
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Ep783 Melachim 1 - 16:8-10 from 2023-08-25T00:49:51
Zimri assasinates Elah and assumes the malchus
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Ep782 Melachim 1 - 16:5-7 from 2023-08-24T00:51:25
After Baasha dies and his son Elah takes over the prophecy is repeated to Yehu
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Ep781 Melachim 1 - 16:1-4 from 2023-08-23T01:12:13
A prophecy regarding the destruction of Baasha’s family
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Ep778 Melachim 1 - 15:21-23 from 2023-08-17T23:31:45
Asa dismantles the Tower of Baasha and suffers from Gout near the end of his life
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Ep777 Deep Dive - Asa’s Failure in Bitachon from 2023-08-16T17:34:59
Why Asa reaching out to Ben Hadad was a lack of bitacon on his part
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Ep776 Melachim 1 - 15:16-20 from 2023-08-15T20:50:13
Baasha lays siege to Yerushalayim; Asa turns to Aram for help
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Ep775 Melachim 1 - 15:14-15 from 2023-08-14T14:59:31
The Bamos are not removed; Asa makes donations to the Temple
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Ep774 Melachim 1 - 15:12-13 from 2023-08-13T22:02:35
Asa removes the abominations from his kingdom and deposes his evil grandmother
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Ep773 Melachim 1 - 15:9-11 from 2023-08-03T22:11:15
The exceedingly righteous Asa assumes the throne of Yehuda
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Ep771 Melachim 1 - 15:3-4 from 2023-08-02T02:58:29
Aviyam is criticized for following in the sins of his father and failing to live up to Dovid’s example
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Ep769 Melachim 1 - 14:27-31 from 2023-07-30T16:58:06
Rechavam replaces the confiscated shields; his reign comes to an end
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Ep768 Melachim 1 - 14:23-26 from 2023-07-20T20:07:52
Shishak of Egypt attacks the Kingdom of Yehuda and seizes their treasures
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Ep767 Melachim 1 - 14:21-22 from 2023-07-20T00:41:39
Rechavam fails to guide the Kingdom of Yehuda and they stray from G-d
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Ep766 Melachim 1 - 14:17-20 from 2023-07-18T15:58:21
The boy dies and Yeravam’s tragic reign comes to an end
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Ep765 Melachim 1 - 14:15-16 from 2023-07-17T11:00
A prediction of future punishment for the entire kingdom after Yeravam is gone
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Ep764 Melachim 1 - 14:13-14 from 2023-07-16T12:00
Aviyah has good inside of him earning him a proper funeral
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Ep763 Melachim 1 - 14:11-12 from 2023-07-13T13:18:58
Yeravam’s child is going to die as soon as his wife enters the city Includes Navi Reid Bite (sponsored by Lakewood Daf Yomi)
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Ep762 Melachim 1 - 14:9-10 from 2023-07-12T13:29:19
Yeravam’s house will be completely eradicated with no living remnants
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Ep761 Melachim 1 - 14:6-8 from 2023-07-11T11:00
Achiyah calls out Yeravam’s wife’s disguise along with Yeravam’s behavior
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Ep760 Melachim 1 - 14:3-5 from 2023-07-10T11:00
Yeravam instructs his wife to disguise her identity; Hashem reveals her identity to Achiyah
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Ep759 Melachim 1 - 14:1-2 from 2023-07-09T20:54:13
When Yeravam’s son becomes deathly ill he sends his wife to consult with Achiyah
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Ep758 Melachim 1 - 13:33-34 from 2023-06-29T11:00
Yeravam doubles down on his sins leading to his destruction
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Ep757 Melachim 1 - 13:31-32 from 2023-06-28T13:19:33
The old Prophet instructs his children to bury him together with the True Prophet
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Ep756 Melachim 1 - 13:29-30 from 2023-06-27T13:06:24
The old Prophet carries the dead Prophet back to his city for burial
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Ep755 Melachim 1 - 13:25-28 from 2023-06-26T13:53:07
Word spreads of the amazing sight of the lion and the corpse
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Ep754 Melachim 1 - 13:23-24 from 2023-06-25T18:01:12
The True Prophet is killed by a lion on his way back home
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Ep752 Melachim 1 - 13:18-19 from 2023-06-21T23:07:40
The False Prophet lies about his own prophecy to bring the True Prophet home
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Ep751 Melachim 1 - 13:15-17 from 2023-06-20T11:34:43
The False Prophet invites the True Prophet to his home but is refused
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Ep750 Melachim 1 - 13:12-14 from 2023-06-19T15:15:14
The False Prophet chase after the True Prophet to invite him home for a meal
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Ep749 Melachim 1 - 13:11 from 2023-06-18T13:13:23
An older “prophet” hears of the wondrous events in Beis El
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Ep748 Melachim 1 - 13:8-10 from 2023-06-15T11:00
The Navi refuses Yeravam’s offer and returns on a different path
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Ep747 Melachim 1 - 13:5-7 from 2023-06-14T11:09
After Yeravam is healed he invites the Navi to his home for a meal
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Ep746 Melachim 1 - 13:3-4 from 2023-06-13T16:20:28
The Navi gives a sign; Yeravam’s hand becomes paralyzed
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Ep745 Melachim 1 - 13:-1-2 from 2023-06-12T21:46:53
A Navi approaches Yeravam with a prophecy regarding the punishment that will befall the priests of the Bamos
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Ep744 Melachim 1 - 12:32-33 from 2023-06-11T22:18:18
Yeravam changes the dates for Shabbos and the Yomim Tovim
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Ep743 Deeper Dive - How Honor, Jealousy and 2 Golden Calves Cost Yeravam Olam Habah from 2023-06-08T11:00
Various Gemara’s and Midrashim discuss Yeravam’s actions and ultimate demise
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Ep742 Melachim 1 - 12:30-31 from 2023-06-07T11:00
The calves are worshipped as an Avodah Zarah
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Ep741 Melachim 1 - 12:28-29 from 2023-06-06T11:00
Yeravam sets up 2 golden calves as convenient alternatives to the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep740 Melachim 1 - 12:26-27 from 2023-06-05T13:59:09
Yeravam is concerned that Jews may abandon him and revert back to Rechavam’s rule
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Ep739 Melachim 1 - 12:22-25 from 2023-06-04T20:36:56
Rechavam obeys the command of Hashem to stand down
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Ep738 Melachim 1 - 12:20-21 from 2023-06-01T23:20:44
The 10 tribes coronate Yeravam prompting Rechavam to raise an army to suppress the rebellion
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Ep737 Melachim 1 - 12:17-19 from 2023-05-31T14:45
The tax collector is stoned; Rechavam flees to safety.
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Ep736 Melachim 1 - 12:15-16 from 2023-05-30T13:49:49
In response, the people declare their independence
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Ep735 Melachim 1 - 12:10-14 from 2023-05-29T11:00
Rechavam speaks to the people harshly in accordance with the advice of his friends
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Ep734 Melachim 1 - 12:8-9 from 2023-05-28T16:41:57
Rechavam turns to his younger friends for advice
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Ep733 Melachim 1 - 12:7 from 2023-05-25T15:28:46
The elders advise humility and a gentle response
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Ep732 Melachim 1 - 12:5-6 from 2023-05-24T11:00
Rechavam takes 3 days to weigh the request and consults with his father’s advisors
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Ep731 Melachim 1 - 12:4 from 2023-05-23T11:00
The people demand that Rechavam ease from the burdensome policies of Shlomo
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Ep729 Melachim 1 - 12:1 from 2023-05-21T20:57:30
Rechavam travels to Shechem to be coronated there
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Ep728 Deep Dive - Shlomo & Ashmedai from 2023-05-18T11:00
The conclusion to the story and lessons to be learned
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Ep727 Melachim 1 - 11:41-43 from 2023-05-17T10:44:17
Shlomo passes away and is succeeded by his son Rechavam
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Ep726 Melachim 1 - 11:39-40 from 2023-05-16T11:00
Shlomo hunts for Yeravam, so Yeravam flees to Egypt
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Ep725 Melachim 1 - 11:37-38 from 2023-05-15T11:00
If Yeravam remains righteous he will merit a dynasty
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Ep724 Melachim 1 - 11:34-36 from 2023-05-14T17:47:34
In Dovid’s merit the split would not happen in Shlomo’s lifetime and would not involve all the tribes
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Ep723 Melachim 1 - 11:30-33 from 2023-05-11T11:00
Achiyah tells Yeravam that he will be king over 10 tribes
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Ep722 Melachim 1 - 11:28-29 from 2023-05-10T11:00
Achiyah meets up with Yeravam as he leaves Yerushalayim
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Ep720 Melachim 1 - 11:22-25 from 2023-05-08T10:39:38
Rizon joins Hadad in antagonizing Shlomo
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Ep719 Melachim 1 - 11:21 from 2023-05-07T17:45:53
When Hadad hears that Dovid and Yoav have died he requests permission from Paraoh to return home
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Ep718 Melachim 1 - 11:17-20 from 2023-05-03T11:00
The backstory of Hadad’s escape and rise to power
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Ep717 Melachim 1 - 11:14-16 from 2023-05-02T11:00
Hashem sends Hadad the leader of Edom to antagonize Shlomo
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Ep716 Melachim 1 - 11:12-13 from 2023-05-01T11:00
In the merit of Dovid, Shlomo’s punishment would be delayed until after his death
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Ep715 Melachim 1 - 11:9-11 from 2023-04-30T11:00
Hashem tells Shlomo he will lose the malchus as punishment
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Ep714 Melachim 1 - 11:4-8 from 2023-04-27T12:08:33
Shlomo is faulted for not living up to Dovid’s standards
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Ep712 Melachim 1 - 11:1 from 2023-04-25T16:46:29
Shlomo marries many foreign wives including Bas Paraoh
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Ep711 Deep Dive - Intro to Perek Yud Aleph from 2023-04-24T09:45:19
Making Sense of Shlomo’s missteps
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Ep710 Melachim 1 - 10:28-29 from 2023-04-23T20:10:32
Shlomo maintains a monopoly on the Egyptian Horse Trade
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Ep708 Melachim 1 - 10:23-25 from 2023-04-20T01:36:04
As Shlomo’s fame grows, foreigners come to pay tribute and hear his wisdom
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Ep707 Melachim 1 - 10:21-22 from 2023-04-19T01:06:04
Shlomo’s fleet imports gold, silver, ivory and exotic animals
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Ep706 Melachim 1 - 10:18-20 from 2023-04-17T12:36:55
The Magnificent Throne of Shlomo Hamelech
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Ep705 Melachim 1 - 10:16-17 from 2023-04-16T20:23:25
Shlomo uses the vast amounts of gold to make shields
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Ep704 Melachim 1 - 10:14-15 from 2023-04-05T17:34:27
A perspective on Shlomo’s wealth and living a life of luxury with a tie-in to Shir Hashirim
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Ep703 Melachim 10:13 from 2023-04-03T10:52:47
Shlomo gives the Queen of Sheba all that she desires; she goes home
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Ep702 Melachim 1 - 10:11-12 from 2023-04-02T20:32:19
Shlomo imports large quantities of precious Coral for construction
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Ep701 Melachim 10:8-10 from 2023-04-02T13:07:37
The Queen of Sheba blesses G-d and praises Shlomo
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Ep700 Melachim 1 - 10:5-7 from 2023-03-29T13:34:05
The Queen tells Shlomo that his wisdom actually exceeds the hype
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Ep699 Melachim 1 - 10:3-5 from 2023-03-28T15:33:18
The Queen is greatly impressed by Shlomo’s wisdom
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Ep698 Deeper Dive - The visit of the Queen of Sheba Pt.2 from 2023-03-26T15:11:06
The tragedy of Shlomo’s malchus and the lessons to be learned from it
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Ep697 Deeper Dive - The visit of the Queen of Sheba Pt.1 from 2023-03-26T15:09:24
More details of the identity of the Queen and the nature of her visit
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Ep696 Melachim 1 - 10:1-2 from 2023-03-23T13:05:19
The Queen of Sheba visits Shlomo to test him
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Ep695 Melachim 1 - 9:26-28 from 2023-03-23T00:29:14
Shlomo organizes a fleet to transport gold from Ophir with assistance from Chiram
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Ep694 Melachim 1 - 9:23-25 from 2023-03-21T23:45:12
The Good: Bas Pharaoh leaves the City of Dovid The Bad: Shlomo closes up the Milo for her benefit
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Ep693 Melachim 1 - 9:22 from 2023-03-21T02:10:29
Shlomo did not force Klal Yisroel to perform any of the construction labor
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Ep692 Melachim 1 - 9:19-21 from 2023-03-19T14:36:52
Surviving remnants of the Canaanite nations were utilized in the various construction projects
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Ep691 Melachim 1 - 9:15-18 from 2023-03-16T23:16:07
Shlomo imposes a labor conscription for various construction projects
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Ep690 Melachim 1 - 9:13-14 from 2023-03-15T12:42:40
Despite the disagreement over the present, Chiram sends Shlomo large amounts of gold
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Ep689 Melachim 1 - 9:10-13 from 2023-03-14T12:16:58
Chiram is dissatisfied with Shlomo’s gift
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Ep688 Melachim 1 - 9:8-9 from 2023-03-13T04:44:43
The destruction will be so extreme that the nations of the world will be astonished by it.
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Ep687 Melachim 1 - 9:6-7 from 2023-03-12T19:47:28
G-d warns Shlomo that if Klal Yisroel turns away from Him they will be cut off and exiled
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Ep686 Melachim 1 - 9:3-5 from 2023-03-10T12:17:18
G-d tells Shlomo that he has accepted his prayers and his name will always be associated with that place
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Ep685 Melachim 1 - 8:66-9:2 from 2023-03-06T17:29:11
After the celebration ends G-d appears once again to Shlomo
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Ep684 Melachim 1 - 8:65 from 2023-03-05T20:50:57
Klal Yisroel celebrates the inauguration of the Bais Hamikdash for 7 days followed by 7 days of Sukkos
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Ep683 Melachim 1 - 8:62-64 from 2023-02-23T14:34:02
Shlomo sanctifies additional areas in the Azarah to fit the numerous karbanos being offered at the Chanukas Habayis
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Ep682 Melachim 1 - 8:59-61 from 2023-02-22T23:26:28
Shlomo’s bracha continues that Hashem should provide daily for the needs of Klal Yisroel
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Ep681 Melachim 1 - 8:57-58 from 2023-02-21T16:02:26
Shlomo’s bracha that Hashem stay close to Klal Yisroel as he was with our ancestors
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Ep680 Melachim 1 - 8:54-56 from 2023-02-21T00:12:32
Shlomo arises after completing his prayer and begins to bless Hashem
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Ep679 Melachim 1 - 8:50-53 from 2023-02-19T14:32:16
Shlomo presents arguments for Hashem to be receptive
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Ep678 Melachim 1 - 8:47-49 from 2023-02-17T01:03:06
Shlomo prays for Hashem to be receptive to the Teshuva of captives
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Ep677 Melachim 1 - 8:44-46 from 2023-02-15T15:27:23
Shlomo prays for jewish soldiers going into battle
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Ep676 Melachim 1 - 8:41-43 from 2023-02-14T23:01:29
Shlomo prays that G-d answer the prayers of non-jews at the Makom Hamikdash
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Ep675 Melachim 1 - 8:37-40 from 2023-02-13T11:56:10
Shlomo prays for G-d’s assistance with other natural disasters and plagues.
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Ep674 Melachim 1 - 8:35-36 from 2023-02-12T17:33:27
Shlomo prays for G-d to accept the prayers/repentance of the Jewish people if rain is withheld
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Ep673 Melachim 1 - 8:33-34 from 2023-02-10T03:18:44
Shlomo prays for the return and redemption of future exiles
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Ep672 Melachim 1 - 8:31-32 from 2023-02-08T20:56:28
Shlomo prays for swift justice for a Sotah or One who swears falsely in the Azarah
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Ep671 Melachim 1 - 8:29-30 from 2023-02-08T02:26:14
Shlomo asks Hashem to give special attention to the Makom Hamikdash and prayers offered there
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Ep670 Melachim 1 - 8:27-28 from 2023-02-06T12:20:06
Shlomo questions how an infinite G-d could be limited to a finite place like the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep669 Melachim 1 - 8:25-26 from 2023-02-05T13:57:39
Shlomo prays that Hashem keep the promise made to Dovid regarding his descendants
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Ep668 Melachim 1 - 8:22-24 from 2023-02-03T03:12:06
Shlomo begins a lengthy tefillah with praise of Hakadosh Baruch Hu
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Ep667 Melachim 1 - 8:17-21 from 2023-02-01T18:17:24
Shlomo describes Dovid’s longing to build the Bais Hamikdash and Hashem’s refusal
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Ep666 Melachim 1 - 8:14-16 from 2023-02-01T02:21:38
Shlomo blesses the people and expresses gratitude to Hashem
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Ep665 Melachim 1 - 8:12-13 from 2023-01-31T03:12:33
Shlomo comments on the Cloud and declares he built the permanent resting place for the Shechina
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Ep664 Melachim 1 - 8:9-11 from 2023-01-29T14:24
The contents of the Aron; The Shechina comes to rest in the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep663 Melachim 1 - 8:8 from 2023-01-27T01:03:47
The poles of the Aron were extended to the Paroches and created a peculiar image
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Ep662 Melachim 1 - 8:6-7 from 2023-01-26T01:44:43
The Aron is brought into the Kodesh Kodashim and is covered by the freestanding Keruvim
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Ep661 Melachim 1 - 8:3-5 from 2023-01-25T01:13:10
A spontaneous celebration breaks out as the Aron is transported to its final resting place
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Ep660 Melachim 1 - 8:1-2 from 2023-01-23T22:40:22
The Dedication Current Ceremony of the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep659 Melachim 1 - 7:50-51 from 2023-01-22T17:25:20
The Beis Hamikdash is completed; the funds set aside by Dovid are transferred to the Temple storehouses
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Ep658 Melachim 1 - 7:48-49 from 2023-01-19T13:11:14
Shlomo builds 10 additional Shulchans and Menorahs
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Ep657 Melachim 1 - 7:45-47 from 2023-01-18T15:32:01
The molding process for the copper keilim in the Jordanian plains
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Ep655 Melachim 1 - 7:38-40 from 2023-01-16T13:08:53
The completion of ten kiyors and other copper keilim
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Ep653 Melachim 1 - 7:27-30 from 2023-01-13T00:56:11
Chiram builds a portable stand for the Kiyor. To Receive Copies of the Pictures please email: Sternd46@yahoo.com
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Ep651 Melachim 1 - 7:22-23 from 2023-01-10T13:33:01
The marvelous Yam Shel Shlomo; What happened to Pi ?
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Ep649 Melachim 1 - 7:20 from 2023-01-08T18:15:31
Some of the commentaries on the pillars & capitals
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Ep648 Melachim 1 - 7:16-20 from 2023-01-06T04:15:06
In Depth Look At the Capitals (i.e. Crowns) at the top of the Pillars. To Receive Copies of the Pictures please email: Sternd46@yahoo.com
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Ep647 Melachim 1 - 7:14-15 from 2023-01-05T01:37:52
Chiram the coppersmith designs the magnificent Twin Pillars of Yachin and Boaz
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Ep646 Melachim 1 - 7:11-14 from 2023-01-03T22:01:58
Completing the Courtyard; Who was Chiram the Coppersmith?
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Ep645 Melachim 1 - 7:9-10 from 2023-01-02T21:57:12
Details of the stones used for the walls and foundations of the בית יער הלבנון Complex
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Ep644 Melachim 1 - 7:6-8 from 2022-12-29T16:33:15
Additional structures were built in the House of the Forest of Lebanon complex
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Ep642 Melachim 1 - 7:1-2 from 2022-12-28T00:43:50
Shlomo spends the next 13 years building his palace and the House of the Forest of Lebanon
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Ep641 Melachim 1 - 6:37-38 from 2022-12-27T03:51:02
After 7 years and 7 months of construction the Bais Hamikdash is completed
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Ep640 Melachim 1 - 6:33-36 from 2022-12-25T19:49:57
Doors are built for the entrance to the Heichal and Walls are built for the Azarah
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Ep639 Melachim 1 - 6:30-32 from 2022-12-23T00:00:59
Special doors and doorways are built for the partition between the chambers
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Ep638 Melachim 1 - 6:27-29 from 2022-12-21T12:58:41
Further descriptions of the Keruvim; what happened at the Churban
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Ep637 Melachim 1 - 6:24-26 from 2022-12-20T23:19:20
Did the Keruvim miraculously take up no space?
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Ep636 Melachim 1 - 6:23 from 2022-12-19T21:44:24
Shlomo builds new Keruvim in addition to the 2 on the Aron
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Ep635 Melachim 1 - 6:21-22 from 2022-12-19T03:02:21
Further details of the interior decoration of the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep634 Melachim 1 - 6:19-20 from 2022-12-12T12:04
The inner area of the Bayis is prepared to house the Aron
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Ep633 Melachim 1 - 6:14-18 from 2022-12-11T18:05:47
The interior floor and wood paneling in the Bayis
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Ep632 Melachim 1 - 6:9-13 from 2022-12-08T14:27:33
A double ceiling is designed; Hashem sends a Navi with a stern warning to Shlomo
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Ep631 Melachim 1 - 6:7-8 from 2022-12-07T12:00
No iron tools were used in the construction of the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep630 Melachim 1 - 6:4-6 from 2022-12-06T12:30
An annex containing various cells is built all around the structure
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Ep629 Melachim 1 - 6:2-3 from 2022-12-05T12:00
The dimensions of the Bais Hamikdash are given
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Ep627 Deeper Dive - Chiram: Tzadik or Rasha? from 2022-12-01T10:48:12
Was Chiram the Tzadik our pesukim make him out to be?
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Ep626 Melachim 1 - 5:30-32 from 2022-11-30T09:04:07
After the stones are quarried, Ashmedai helps Shlomo find the Shamir
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Ep624 Melachim 1 - 5:26-27 from 2022-11-28T13:58:59
Shlomo imposes a tax on the Jews to finance the construction
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Ep623 Melachim 1 - 5:23-25 from 2022-11-27T12:00
A very unusual pasuk in Tanach describing logistics of lumber transport
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Ep622 Melachim 1 - 5:21-22 from 2022-11-24T13:10:55
Chiram thanks Hashem for granting such a worthy successor to Dovid
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Ep621 Melachim 1 - 5:19-20 from 2022-11-23T12:00
Shlomo requests resources from Chiram to build the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep620 Melachim1 - 5:16-18 from 2022-11-22T14:18:05
Shlomo explains Dovid’s inability to build the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep619 Melachim 1 - 5:14-15 from 2022-11-21T15:08:27
Chiram sends a message to Shlomo after learning of his succession
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Ep618 Melachim 1 - 5:12-13 from 2022-11-20T12:00
Shlomo composed Proverbs, Songs and explained secrets of creation
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Ep617 Melachim 1 - 5:10-11 from 2022-11-17T16:33:35
Shlomo outsmarts Pharaoh Necho (his father in law)
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Ep616 Melachim 1 - 5:8-9 from 2022-11-17T03:06:14
The horses were provided food by the commissioners; More on Shlomo’s extensive Knowledge
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Ep615 Melachim 1 - 5:6-7 from 2022-11-15T12:00
Shlomo maintains an extensive horse collection
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Ep613 Melachim 1 - 5:3-1 from 2022-11-13T18:21:36
Shlomo’s malchus extends throughout the world and requires a large amount of daily provisions
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Ep612 Melachim 1 - 4:20 from 2022-11-03T10:26:29
The Jewish nation multiplies and grows prosperous
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Ep611 Melachim 1 - 4:7-19 from 2022-11-02T11:57:44
Shlomo appoints 12 commissioners to handle his monthly provisions
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Ep610 Melachim 1 - 4:3-6 from 2022-11-01T12:09:06
List of Shlomo’s Ministers / Shlomo tries to outsmart the Malach Hamaves
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Ep609 Melachim 1 - 3:28-4:2 from 2022-10-31T03:31:09
As a result of the incident, Shlomo gains further respect and admiration of the people
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Ep608 Melachim 1 - 3:25-27 from 2022-10-30T17:33:55
The true mother begs Shlomo to spare the life of the child
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Ep607 Melachim 1 - 3:22-24 from 2022-10-27T11:04
The women continue arguing back and forth until Shlomo requests a sword
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Ep606 Melachim 1 - 3:19-21 from 2022-10-26T23:03:29
One woman claims the other swapped babies with her and her baby is really the live one
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Ep604 Melachim 1 - 3:15 from 2022-10-24T11:00
Shlomo shows his gratitude and celebrates the new gift
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Ep603 Melachim 1 - 3:13-14 from 2022-10-23T22:37:11
Hashem grants Shlomo other gifts he did not request
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Bonus Episode - Yom Kippur Lesson - Don’t Focus on the Past from 2022-10-06T14:12:55
The Meam Loez teaches us from Shlomo not to allow mistakes of the past affect our Avodas Hashem
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Ep600 Melachim 1 - 3:6-8 from 2022-10-06T14:06:10
Shlomo points out his inadequacies of leading the nation
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Ep599 Melachim 1 - 3:4-5 from 2022-10-04T01:57
Shlomo brings 1,000 Karbonos in Givon and G-d offers Shlomo any request
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Ep598 Melachim 1 - 3:2-3 from 2022-10-03T00:52:06
Bamos were widely used amongst klal yisroel during this period
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Ep596 Melachim 1 - 2:45-46 from 2022-09-22T09:48:51
Shimi is executed for his actions, the kingdom is firmly established
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Ep595 Melachim 1 - 2:41-44 from 2022-09-21T12:31:14
Shlomo calls out Shimi for disobeying his order
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Ep594 Melachim 1 - 2:37-40 from 2022-09-20T11:00
Shimi accepts Shlomo’s restriction but after 3 years leaves to retrieve his servants
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Ep593 Melachim 1 - 2:34-36 from 2022-09-19T11:00
Yoav is executed and buried, new leadership takes over
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Ep592 Melachim 1 - 2:31-33 from 2022-09-18T23:37:14
Shlomo explains why Yoav must be executed
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Ep591 Melachim 1 - 2:28-30 from 2022-09-15T15:20:47
Yoav refuses Binyanahu to request to leave the Mikdash
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Ep590 Melachim 1 - 2:27-28 from 2022-09-14T11:00
Yoav fears for his safety and runs to the Mizbeach
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Ep589 Melachim 1 - 2:25-26 from 2022-09-13T12:00:26
After executing Adoniyahu Shlomo dismisses Evyasar but spares his life
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Ep588 Melachim 1 - 2:23-24 from 2022-09-12T08:56:11
Shlomo pronounces a death sentence on Adoniyahu
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Ep587 Melachim 1 - 2:20-22 from 2022-09-11T21:38:45
Shlomo explains to his mother Adoniyahu’s plan to take the malchus
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Ep586 Melachim 1 - 2:18-19 from 2022-09-09T01:24:53
Bas Sheva agrees to present Adoniyahu’s request to Shlomo
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Ep585 Melachim 1 - 2:13-17 from 2022-09-08T02:03:11
Adoniyahu approaches Bas Sheva with a request for Shlomo
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Ep584 Melachim 1 - 2:11-12 from 2022-09-07T00:29:39
After Dovid’s lengthy reign, Shlomo’s malchus is firmly established
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Ep583 Deeper Dive - Strange Request & Shailos Related to Dovid’s Passing from 2022-09-06T00:40:42
Story in Gemara Shabbos 30(a-b) and the Deeper Understanding from Chazal
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Ep582 Melachim 1 - 2:9-10 from 2022-09-04T22:21:51
Dovid completes his instructions about Shimmy and then passes away
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Ep581 Melachim 1 - 2:6-8 from 2022-09-01T04:31:46
Dovid’s instructions regarding Yoav, Barzilai’s children and Shimi
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Ep579 Melachim 1 - 2:3-4 from 2022-08-31T01:35:13
Dovid instructs Shlomo to safeguard the Torah in order to receive G-d’s promised dynasty
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Ep578 Melachim 1 - 2:1-2 from 2022-08-29T15:19:57
David begins his final instructions to Shlomo
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Ep577 Melachim 1 - 1:51-53 from 2022-08-28T12:28:31
Shlomo grants Adoniyahu a stay of execution
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Ep576 Melachim 1 - 1:48-50 from 2022-08-25T11:00
Adoniyahu’s supporters desert him so he runs to the Altar and grabs the horns
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Ep575 Melachim 1 - 1:46-47 from 2022-08-24T10:12:29
Yonasan continued describing Shlomo’s coronation to Adoniyahu
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Ep573 Melachim 1 - 1:40-42 from 2022-08-22T11:00
The sounds from Shlomo’s supporters reach Adoniyahu and his guests
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Ep571 Melachim 1 - 1:36 from 2022-08-18T11:00
Benayahu accepts the mission and prays for its success
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Ep570 Melachim 1 - 1:33-35 from 2022-08-17T09:23:32
Dovid gives further instructions regarding Shlomo’s coronation
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Ep569 Melachim 1 - 1:32-33 from 2022-08-16T12:57:35
Dovid summons the big 3 for Shlomo’s coronation
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Ep568 Melachim 1 - 1:28-31 from 2022-08-15T23:17:43
David swears to Bas Sheva that Shlomo will be crowned immediately
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Ep567 Melachim 1 - 1:26-27 from 2022-08-14T23:14:06
Nosson is displeased that he was not invited to the party and that possibly Dovid acted without consulting with him
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Ep565 Melachim 1 - 1:20-21 from 2022-08-10T11:00
Bas Sheva explains the fallout if Dovid does nothing
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Ep564 Melachim 1 - 1:17-19 from 2022-08-09T11:58:10
Bas Sheva calls upon Driving to honor his oath
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Ep563 Melachim 1 - 1:15-17 from 2022-08-08T23:10:39
Bas Sheva comes to Dovid’s inner chamber to plead her case
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Ep562 Melachim 1 - 1:13-14 from 2022-08-04T11:00
Nosson explains the necessity of approaching Dovid ASAP
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Ep561 Melachim 1 - 1:11-13 from 2022-08-03T11:00
Nosson presses Bas Sheva to bring news of Adoniyahu to Dovid
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Ep559 Melachim 1 - 1:9-10 from 2022-08-02T12:38:17
Adoniyahu makes a feast for his coronation
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Ep558 Melachim 1 - 1:7-8 from 2022-08-01T04:12:10
While some join the revolt, others remain loyal to Dovid
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Ep557 Melachim 1 - 1:6-7 from 2022-07-31T13:38:18
Adoniyahu recruits Yoav and Evyasar to his side
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Ep554 Melachim 1 - 1:1-3 from 2022-07-26T23:14:14
Unable to be warmed by clothing, Dovid’s servants search for a young maiden to provide warmth
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Ep552 - Deeper Dive - Discovering the Makom Hamikdash from 2022-07-21T23:00:12
Dovid discovers the site of the future Bais Hamikdash
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Ep551 Shmuel 2 - 24:24 from 2022-07-01T22:18:41
Dovid purchases the Makom Hamikdash from Aravnah
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Ep550 Shmuel 2 - 24:23 from 2022-06-29T03:13:06
Aravnah offers everything to Dovid and blesses him
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Ep549 Shmuel 2 - 24:19-22 from 2022-06-26T20:25:14
Aravnah offers his field with its contents to be used as part of Dovid’s sacrifice
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Ep546 Shmuel 2 - 24:15-16 from 2022-06-21T13:37:38
Hashem tells the Angel of Destruction to stop the plague at Aravnah’s threshing floor
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Ep545 Bonus Episode - How to React When Others Are Suffering from 2022-06-20T17:57:33
What Dovid’s response to Gad teaches us about empathy
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Ep544 Shmuel 2 - 24:14 from 2022-06-20T16:12:36
Dovid expresses his anguish over an impossible decision
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Ep543 Shmuel 2 - 24:13 from 2022-06-19T13:18:57
Gad presents the 3 punishments to Dovid to choose
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Ep542 Shmuel 2 - 24:12 from 2022-06-16T22:31:46
Hashem tells David that he will have to choose between 3 punishments for his actions
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Ep541 Shmuel 2 - 24:10-11 from 2022-06-16T13:19:35
Dovid realizes his mistake and expresses regret
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Ep539 Shmuel 2 - 24:1-3 from 2022-06-13T12:35:28
Dovid commands Yoav to conduct a census of Klal Yisroel
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Ep538 Deeper Dive - Problems With Understanding Dovid’s Census from 2022-06-12T17:38:02
1.What caused G-d’s anger? 2.Did G-d incite Dovid to sin? 3.What was Dovid Motivation? 4.How could Dovid forget something every school child knows?
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Ep537 Shmuel 2 - 23:30-39 from 2022-06-09T04:33:21
Completion of listing of Dovid’s warriors.
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Ep535 Shmuel 2 - 23:20-22 from 2022-06-08T02:15:30
Further descriptions of Binayahu’s military feats
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Ep534 Shmuel 2 - 23:18-20 from 2022-06-02T12:55:15
Details of exploits of Avishai and Binayahu
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Ep533 Shmuel 2 - 23:15-17 from 2022-06-01T20:31:24
3 warriors risk their lives to get water for Dovid from Bais Lechem
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Ep532 Shmuel 2 - 23:11-14 from 2022-06-01T01:18:52
Shamah’s heroics and the story begins of a Pelishti raid during the harvest season
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Ep531 Shmuel 2 - 23:9-11 from 2022-05-31T02:41:41
Details of Elazar’s role in the battle with the Pelishtim
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Ep530 Shmuel 2 - 23:8 from 2022-05-26T11:21
The list of Dovid’s warriors begins with Adino Hatezni
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Ep528 Shmuel 2 - 23:4-5 from 2022-05-24T11:00
David prays for his malchus to shine without obstacles
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Ep527 Shmuel 2 - 23:2-3 from 2022-05-23T23:30:26
Dovid speaks with the spirit of G-d and mentions the ability of the Righteous
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Ep526 Deeper Dive - The Legacy of Dovid Hamelech: Teshuva & 100 Brachos from 2022-05-22T18:43:25
Chazal tell us that “Hukam Ol” is a reference to 2 takanos that Dovid established
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Ep507 Shmuel 2 - 22:1 from 2022-04-13T11:04
The Song Dovid sang after Hashem saved him from his enemies
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Ep506 Shmuel 2 - 22:1-22:Intro from 2022-04-12T11:59:33
Last Pelishti Giant is killed; Intro to Shiras Dovid
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Ep505 Shmuel 2 - 21:19-20 from 2022-04-11T21:17:01
Additional battles with Pelishti warrior giants
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Ep504 Shmuel 2 - 21:15-18 from 2022-04-10T18:22:35
After a near death experience, Dovid’s soldiers forbid Dovid from going to battle anymore
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Ep502 Shmuel 2 - 21:13-14 from 2022-04-07T01:10:21
Shaul and Yonasan are properly eulogized and buried and the famine ends
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Ep501 Shmuel 2 - 21:11-12 from 2022-04-06T03:46:43
Dovid is inspired to reinter the bodies of Shaul of Yonasan
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Ep500 21:9-10 from 2022-04-04T11:00
The bodies are hanged and left strung up for an extended period of time
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Ep500 Shmuel 2 - 21:9-10 from 2022-04-04T11:00
The bodies are hanged and left strung up for an extended period of time
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Ep499 Shmuel 2 - 21:7-8 from 2022-04-04T02:48:43
Dovid chooses 7 of Shaul’s descendants but spares Mephiboshes
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Ep498 Shmuel 2 - 21:5-6 from 2022-03-31T22:15:32
The givonim demand 7 of Shaul’s descendants be handed over for execution
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Ep497 Shmuel 2 - 21:3-4 from 2022-03-30T22:46:35
Dovid reached out to the Givonim to try and appease them but they initially refuse
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Ep496 Deep Dive - What Really Caused the Famine? from 2022-03-28T02:51:24
Understanding the persecution of the Givonim and why it led to a famine in Dovid’s time
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Ep495 Shmuel 2 - 21:1-2 from 2022-03-27T14:03:43
Klal Yisroel is punished with a 3 year famine
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Ep494 Shmuel 2 - 20:22-26 from 2022-03-24T11:12:51
The war ends; A listing of Dovid’s cabinet members
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Ep493 Deeper Dive - Sacrificing One Life to Save a City from 2022-03-23T11:10
The Gemara learns from our story whether it’s permissible to hand over one jew to spare an entire city from an invading army
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Ep492 Shmuel 2 - 20:19-21 from 2022-03-22T11:10
Yoav demands Sheva be handed over to save the rest of the City
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Ep490 Shmuel 2 - 20:14-16 from 2022-03-20T14:15:59
Yoav and his army besiege the city where Sheva has taken refuge
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Ep489 Shmuel 2 - 20:11-13 from 2022-03-16T21:33:22
Yoav’s attendant covers up Amasa’s corpse and urges the soldiers to move along.
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Ep487 Shmuel 2 - 20:5-6 from 2022-03-14T11:15
When Amasa is late in returning Dovid turns to Avishai to lead the attack
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Ep486 Shmuel 2 - 20:2-4 from 2022-03-13T22:12:49
Dovid returns to Jerusalem and separates from his Pilagshim
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Ep485 Shmuel 2 - 19:44-20:1 from 2022-03-10T13:10:31
The fallout from the argument leads to Sheva’s rebellion
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Ep484 Shmuel 2 - 19:43-44 from 2022-03-09T14:01:30
Shevet Yehuda argues with the other Shevatim
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Ep483 Shmuel 2 - 19:39-42 from 2022-03-09T03:11:30
After Dovid crosses the Jordan, the 11 Shevatim complain about their lack of participation
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Ep482 Shmuel 2 - 19:37-38 from 2022-03-07T12:00
Barzilai expresses his desire to remain behind to be buried in his ancestral cemetery
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Ep481 Shmuel 2 - 19:35-36 from 2022-03-06T22:52:51
Barzilai declines Dovid’s offer due to his advanced age.
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Ep480 Shmuel 2 - 19:31-34 from 2022-02-24T12:05
Dovid extends an offer to honor Barzilai for his kindness during the rebellion
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Ep479 Shmuel 2 - 19:29-30 from 2022-02-23T12:00
Dovid rules that Mefiboshes and Ziva should divide the estate
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Ep477 Shmuel 2 - 19:22-24 from 2022-02-21T12:58:31
Dovid refuses to let Avishai have Shimi killed
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Ep476 Shmuel 2 - 19:20-21 from 2022-02-21T01:50:17
Shimi presents his case to Dovid to withhold punishing him
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Ep475 Shmuel 2 - 19:14-19 from 2022-02-18T01:10:14
As Dovid is accompanied across the Jordan, Shimi rushes to beg forgiveness
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Ep474 Shmuel 2 - 19:12-14 from 2022-02-17T01:17:06
Dovid encourages Shevet Yehuda to take the lead in restoring Dovid’s malchus
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Ep473 Shmuel 2 - 19:10-11 from 2022-02-15T13:32:56
The shevatim debate returning Dovid to the throne
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Ep471 Shmuel 2 - 19:3-7 from 2022-02-13T14:11:14
The returning army is sad and disappointed at Dovid’s reaction to the victory
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Ep470 Deeper Dive - Elevating the Neshama of the Deceased from 2022-02-10T04:20:11
What Dovid’s prayer for Avshalom teaches us about benefiting the neshama of a deceased
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Ep 468 Shmuel 2 - 18:30-32 from 2022-02-08T22:39:23
Dovid learns from the Cushite messenger that Avshalom is dead
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Ep466 Shmuel 2 - 18:24-26 from 2022-02-06T20:51:59
The lookout informs Dovid of the arrival of 2 messengers
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Ep465 Shmuel 2 - 18:22-23 from 2022-02-03T12:00
Achimaatz passes the Cushite on the way to deliver the news to Dovid
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Ep464 Shmuel 2 - 18:19-21 from 2022-02-02T12:00
Achimaatz volunteers to deliver the “good news” to Dovid
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Ep463 Shmuel 2 - 18:17-18 from 2022-02-01T20:56:40
Avshalom’s body is dumped in a pit in the forest, instead of by the monument he built
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Ep461 Shmuel 2 - 18:10-14 from 2022-01-30T22:28:36
A soldier reports discovering Avshalom hanging from the tree to Yoav
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Ep460 Shmuel 2 - 18:8-9 from 2022-01-28T04:36:37
As Avshalom runs from Dovid’s soldiers his hair gets caught in an elm tree
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Ep458 Shmuel 2 - 18:3-4 from 2022-01-25T01:21:46
Dovid’s soldiers convinced him to stay behind
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Ep457 Shmuel 2 - 18:1-2 from 2022-01-24T03:50:36
Dovid organizes his army for battle with Avshalom’s forces
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Ep456 Shmuel 2 - 17:27-29 from 2022-01-20T12:11
As Dovid arrives in Machanayim, he is greeted by some unexpected allies
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Ep455 Shmuel 2 - 17:24-26 from 2022-01-19T12:11
Dovid crosses the Jordan; Amasa replaces Yoav as Commander in Chief
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Ep454 Shmuel 2 - 17:22-23 from 2022-01-19T01:06:44
After being disgraced and disregarded, Achitofel commits suicide
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Ep452 Shmuel 2 - 17:16-19 from 2022-01-17T03:17:18
Yonasan and Achimaatz are aided by an unlikely source
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Ep451 Shmuel 2 - 17:14-15 from 2022-01-14T02:15:26
Hashem causes Avshalom to choose Chushai strategy over Achitofel’s
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Ep450 Shmuel 2 - 17:11-13 from 2022-01-12T12:30:11
Chushai offers his own strategy for combating Dovid
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Ep449 Shmuel 2 - 17:9-10 from 2022-01-11T12:30
Chushai explains why Achitofel’s plan will fail
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Ep448 Shmuel 2 - 17:6-8 from 2022-01-10T13:30:02
Avshalom asks Chushai for his opinion of Achitofel’s strategy
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Ep447 Shmuel 2 - 17:4-5 from 2022-01-09T12:30
Although Avshalom approved of the plan, he calls for Chushai to voice his opinion
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Ep446 Shmuel 2 - 17:2-3 from 2022-01-06T12:07
Achitofel lays out further details of his plan to pursue Dovid
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Ep445 Shmuel 2 - 17:1 from 2022-01-06T02:47:48
Achitofel devises a plan to pursue Dovid immediately.
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Ep444 Shmuel 2 - 16:23 from 2022-01-04T13:46:01
Achitofels’s advice is comparable to prophecy
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Ep443 Shmuel 2 - 16:21-22 from 2022-01-03T13:13:54
Achitofel advises Avshalom to sin with Dovid’s pilagshim
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Ep442 Shmuel 2 - 16:19-20 from 2022-01-02T21:57:56
Chushai defends his decision to switch allegiances.
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Ep441 Shmuel 2 16:15-18 from 2021-12-30T13:32:03
Avshalom enters Jerusalem with Achitofel and is greeted by Chushai
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Ep440 Shmuel 2 - 16:12-14 from 2021-12-29T12:00
Shimi continues harassing Dovid until he reaches Bachurim
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Ep434 Shmuel 2 - 15:35-16:2 from 2021-12-21T19:09:47
Chushai returns to the city while Tziva approaches with provisions
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Ep433 Deeper Dive - Dovid considers worshiping idols??!! from 2021-12-20T13:08:50
Gemara Sanhedrin 107 on 15:32
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Ep432 Shmuel 2 - 15:31-34 from 2021-12-19T23:33:20
Dovid is concerned that Achitofel is advising Avshalom
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Ep431 Shmuel 2 - 15:27-30 from 2021-12-16T12:06
David ascends Har Hazeisim and composes Tehillim Chapter 3
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Ep430 Shmuel 2 - 15:25-27 from 2021-12-15T13:51:09
Dovid instructs Tzadok to return with the Aron to Yerushalayim
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E429 Deeper Dive - Eli’s Family Curse Comes True from 2021-12-14T20:40:21
The Kohen Gadol is replaced and transferred to Elazar’s descendants
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Ep428 Shmuel 2 - 15:21-24 from 2021-12-14T01:17:42
Ittai vows to remain with Dovid until death
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Ep426 Shmuel 2 - 15:17-18 from 2021-12-09T12:15
As Dovid flees, he stops at a distant house to assess his supporters
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Ep424 Shmuel 2 - 15:13 from 2021-12-07T12:00:29
Understanding Avshalom and Achitophel's motivation
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Ep423 Shmuel 2 - 15:10-12 from 2021-12-06T14:26:27
Avshalom launches his rebellion with his supporters spread out in each city
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Ep422 Shmuel 2 - 15:7-9 from 2021-12-05T12:00:45
Avshalom obtains Dovid's permission to travel to Chevron
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Ep421 Shmuel 2 - 15:5-7 from 2021-12-02T12:36:09
Avshalom successfully steals the hearts of the people
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Ep420 Shmuel 2 - 15:4 from 2021-12-01T12:00:25
Avshalom suggests he can be a better judge than his father
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Ep419 Shmuel 2 - 15:1-3 from 2021-11-30T12:00:34
Avshalom adopts an entourage and begins to enhance his popularity
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Ep417 Shmuel 2 - 14:30-32 from 2021-11-29T00:55:22
Avshalom burns Yoav's field to get his attention
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Ep416 Special Chezky Bergman Yahrtzeit Shiur from 2021-11-26T00:59:25
Avshalom's corruption of Nezirus and Shimon Hatzadik's lesson
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Ep415 Shmuel 2 - 14:27-29 from 2021-11-18T06:15:18
After 2 years and 4 children Dovid still will not see Avshalom so he summons Yoav to intercede
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Ep414 Shmuel 2 - 14:25-26 from 2021-11-17T14:17:25
A description of Avshalom's physical appearance and haircutting methods
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Ep411 Shmuel 2 - 14:18-20 from 2021-11-14T17:52:40
Dovid figures out Yoav is behind the Tekoan woman's request
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Ep410 Shmuel 2 - 14:15-17 from 2021-11-11T01:33:18
The Tekoan woman finishes her plea for a reconcilation with Avshalom
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Ep409 Shmuel 2 - 14:13-14 from 2021-11-09T15:20:44
The Tekoan woman asks for the same guarantee of safety for the king's son Avshalom
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Ep408 Shmuel 2 - 14:11-12 from 2021-11-09T03:18:47
After one final plea from the woman, Dovid swears that not one hair will be harmed on her son's head
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Ep407 Shmuel 2 - 14:7-10 from 2021-11-07T15:00:40
Dovid guarantees the safety of the surviving son
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Ep406 Shmuel 2 - 14:6-7 from 2021-11-04T14:00:16
The woman describes her family's desire to execute the remaining son
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Ep405 Shmuel 2 - 14:4-5 from 2021-11-03T14:00:40
The Tekoan woman presents her problem to Dovid
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Ep404 Shmuel 2 - 14:2-3 from 2021-11-02T14:00:21
Yoav enlists the aid of a Tekoan woman to bring about a reconcilation for Dovid and Avshalom
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Ep403 Shmuel 2 - 13:39-4:1 from 2021-11-01T14:00:28
Dovid is finally consoled over Amnon's death and years for a reunion with Avshalom
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Ep402 Shmuel 2 - 13:37-38 from 2021-11-01T00:45:32
Avshalom flees to his grandfather Talmai in Geshur
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Ep401 Shmuel 2 - 13:33-36 from 2021-10-28T07:09:38
As the surviving princes return alive, Yonadav gloats about his prediction
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Ep400 Shmuel 2 - 13:30-32 from 2021-10-27T14:00:15
A rumor reaches Dovid that all of the princes were killed, Yonadav tries to calm the king
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Ep399 Shmuel 2 - 13:26-29 from 2021-10-26T23:16:08
Amnon is assassinated, the other princes flee in a panic
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Ep398 Shmuel 2 - 13:23-25 from 2021-10-25T13:23:54
Dovid declines Avshalom's invitation to attend his sheep shearing celebration
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Ep397 Shmuel 2 - 13:21-22 from 2021-10-24T04:42:05
Dovid fails to rebuke Amnon; Avshalom bottles up his anger
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Ep396 Shmuel 2 - 13:19-20 from 2021-10-21T16:30:32
Tamar publicly cries out and mourns, Avshalom tries to comfort her
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Ep395 Shmuel 2 - 13:16-18 from 2021-10-21T02:25:56
Despite Tamar's pleas, Amnon's servant throws her out of the apartment
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Ep396 Shmuel 2 - 13:16-18 from 2021-10-21T02:25:56
Despite Tamar's pleas, Amnon's servant throws her out of the apartment
Ep394 13:14-15 from 2021-10-19T16:00:50
After Amnon sins, he immediately develops an intense hatred for Tamar
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Ep393 13:11-13 from 2021-10-18T16:00:06
After Amnon grabs Tamar, she pleads with him to consider the repercussions of his actions
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Ep392 13:6-10 from 2021-10-18T03:17:18
Tamar prepares the food for Amnon and brings it to his bedroom while all the servants are sent out
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Ep391 Shmuel 2 - 13:5-6 from 2021-10-14T15:42:38
Yonadav devises a plot to get Amnon alone with Tamar
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Ep390 Shmuel 2 - 13:2-4 from 2021-10-13T14:00:59
Amnon's becomes lovesick over his desire for Tamar
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Ep388 Shmuel 2 - 12:30-31 from 2021-10-11T13:00:10
Dovid captures a crown and spoils and subjects the captives to harsh punishments
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Ep387 Shmuel 2 - 12:26-30 from 2021-10-11T02:45:40
Yoav summons Dovid to finalize the victory over Ammon
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Ep386 Deeper Dive - Conclusion of Dovid & Basheva from 2021-10-07T19:10:11
Unconventional Approaches you never learned in Yeshiva/Seminary
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Ep385 Shmuel 2 - 12:24-25 from 2021-10-06T14:49:58
Bas Sheva gives birth to Shlomo who is beloved by Hashem
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Ep384 Shmuel 2 - 12:22-24 from 2021-10-06T00:47:26
Dovid explains his behavior and comforts Bas Sheva
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Ep383 Shmuel 2 - 12:20-21 from 2021-10-05T03:16:08
Dovid stops his afflictions after the child's death; the servants question this behavior
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Ep382 Shmuel 2 - 12:16-19 from 2021-10-04T04:13:13
Dovid pleads and undertakes fasting and afflictions on behalf of the child
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Ep381 Shmuel 2 - 12:15 from 2021-09-05T15:11:11
As soon as Nosson leaves, the child becomes deathly ill
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Ep380 Shmuel 2 - 12:13-14 from 2021-09-03T01:59:54
Dovid repents and has his sentence commuted but his son will still die
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Ep379 Shmuel 2 - 12:10-13 from 2021-09-01T17:57:36
Nosson tells Dovid the punishments he will receive
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Ep378 Shmuel 2 - 12:9 from 2021-09-01T02:12:11
Dovid is taken to task for disgracing G-d and creating Chillul Hashem
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Ep376 Shmuel 2 - 12:5-6 from 2021-08-30T00:15:49
Dovid is enraged by the rich man's actions and sentences him to death along with a fine
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Ep375 Shmuel 2 - 12:4 from 2021-08-27T01:02:59
Nosson describes how the rich man steals the poor man's only sheep to feed his guest
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Ep374 Shmuel 2 - 12:1-3 from 2021-08-26T01:17:22
Nosson brings Dovid a case to judge of a poor man and rich man
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Ep373 Deeper Dive - The Malbim defends Dovid from Abarbanel's accusations from 2021-08-24T04:10:05
The Malbim defends Dovid from Abarbanel's accusations of 5 sins that Dovid committed
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Ep372 Shmuel 2 - 11:26-27 from 2021-08-23T12:00:39
Dovid takes Basheva as a wife and she gives birth to a child ; Hashem disapproves of Dovid's actions
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Ep371 Shmuel 2 - 11:22-25 from 2021-08-22T18:23:48
The messenger delivers the news to Dovid; Dovid urges Yoav to finish the war
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Ep370 Shmuel 2 - 11:16-21 from 2021-08-18T23:54:39
Uriyah falls in battle; Yoav sends a messenger to Dovid
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Ep 369 Shmuel 2 - 11:12-15 from 2021-08-17T12:00:19
Dovid sends Uriyah back to Yoav with instructions to have Uriyah killed
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Bonus Episode - Not Celebrating The Suffering Of Others from 2021-08-16T16:30:41
A Lesson in Not Celebrating the Suffering of Others
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Ep368 Shmuel 2 - 11:11 from 2021-08-16T16:27:02
Uriyah disobeys again and swears he will not go home
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Ep367 Shmuel 2 - 11:10 from 2021-08-15T15:30:15
An understanding of Dovid's Soldiers' Gittin (Divorce)
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Ep366 Shmuel 2 - 11:4-9 from 2021-08-12T12:09:09
Dovid summons Uriyah back from battle in order to have him go home to Basheva but Uriyah disobeys
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Ep365 Shmuel 2 - 11:3 from 2021-08-11T23:28:03
Dovid inquires as to the identity of the woman and is informed she is Basheva daughter of Eliam.
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Ep364 Shmuel 2 - 11:1-2 from 2021-08-11T01:25:13
Yoav resumes the battle with Ammon; Dovid remains behind and notices a beautiful woman from his roof
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Ep363 Intro to Dovid & Batsheva from 2021-08-09T23:15:53
An into based on Chazal how to properly understand the story and what actually occurred
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Ep362 Shmuel 2 - 10:17-19 from 2021-08-08T12:45:37
Dovid joins the battle and after Aram's second defeat they sue for peace
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Ep361 Shmuel 2 - 10:12-16 from 2021-08-06T00:43:22
After an initial defeat, Aram regroups and attacks Yoav led by their warrior Shovach
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Ep360 Shmuel 2 - 10:8-11 from 2021-08-04T04:07:18
Yoav prepares for a two-front attack between Aram's mercenaries and Ammon
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Ep359 Shmuel 2 - 10:5-7 from 2021-08-03T22:16:45
The messengers remain in Yericho to avoid embarrassment while Ammon mobilizes for battle
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Ep358 Shmuel 2 - 10:3-4 from 2021-08-02T12:00:38
Chanun's advisors convince him the consolers are really spies so Chanun shaves half their beard and clothing
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Ep357 Shmuel 2 - 10:1-2 from 2021-08-02T01:18:45
Dovid sends messengers to console the new king of Ammon after the death of his father
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Ep356 Shmuel 2 - 9:12-13 from 2021-07-09T05:45:26
While Mefiboshes moves closer to Dovid's palace his son Micha remains at home with Tziva
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Ep355 Shmuel 2 - 9:9-11 from 2021-07-06T22:58:23
Dovid commands Tziva to serve and provide for Mefiboshes.
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Ep354 Shmuel 2 - 9:7-8 from 2021-07-05T12:00:02
Mefiboshes expresses his gratitude for Dovid's kindness; a discussion of what exactly was the kindness
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Ep353 Shmuel 2 - 9:4-7 from 2021-07-04T21:33:39
Mefiboshes appears before Dovid who promises to return his ancestral estate
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Ep352 Shmuel 2 - 9:1-3 from 2021-07-01T12:15:01
Dovid looks for remaining survivors of Shaul/Yonasan to show them kindness
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Ep351 Shmuel 2 - 8:17-18 from 2021-07-01T00:12:42
A list of various officials in Dovid's court
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Ep350 Shmuel 2 - 8:15-16 from 2021-06-29T12:00:06
Dovid rules over all of Klal Yisroel with justice and kindness
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Ep349 Deeper Dive - Yoav's Mistake With Edom from 2021-06-28T12:00:17
Yoav's uncorrected mistake in reading a word in Parshas Zachor leads to an error when fighting Edom.
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Ep348 Shmuel 2 - 8:13-14 from 2021-06-27T12:28:44
Dovid defeats Edom and appoints Jewish authorities to oversee them
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Ep347 Shmuel 2 - 8:9-12 from 2021-06-24T22:00:09
Toi shows his gratitude to Dovid for defeating Hadadezer
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Ep186 Shmuel 1 - 23:11-12 from 2021-06-24T21:51:06
The Urim Vetumim reveals Keilah's planned betrayal and Shaul's intent to trap Dovid.
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Shmuel 1 - 23:11-12 from 2021-06-24T21:51:06
The Urim Vetumim reveals Keilah's planned betrayal and Shaul's intent to trap Dovid.
Ep346 Shmuel 2 - 8:5-8 from 2021-06-23T13:00:03
Dovid donates the captured materials for the building of the Beis Hamikdash
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Ep345 Shmuel 2 - 8:3-4 from 2021-06-22T12:12:07
Dovid fights Hadadezer of Aram and cripples the horses
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Ep344 Shmuel 2 - 8:2 from 2021-06-21T13:00:35
Dovid defeats Moav and executes 2/3 of the captives
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Ep342 Shmuel 2 - 7:26-29 from 2021-06-17T13:41:06
Dovid completes his Tefillah and request from Hashem
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Ep341 Shmuel 2 - 7:24-25 from 2021-06-16T13:00:40
Dovid points out our eternal relationship with Hashem and then requests Hashem to fulfill his earlier promises
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Ep340 Shmuel 2 - 7:22-23 from 2021-06-15T23:17:23
Dovid praises Hashem for being alone and unique and similarly praises Klal Yisroel
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Ep339 Shmuel 2 - 7:19-21 from 2021-06-14T12:30
Dovid expresses how undeserving he is of such kindness and the inadequacies of properly thanking Hashem
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Ep338 Shmuel 2 - 7:16-18 from 2021-06-14T00:24:43
Nosson tells over Hashem's words and Dovid is overwhelmed by them
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Ep337 Shmuel 2 - 7:13-15 from 2021-06-10T12:26:36
Hashem promises to have a father/son relationship with Shlomo and never desert him like Shaul was deserted
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Ep336 Shmuel 2 - 7:11-12 from 2021-06-09T12:00:49
Hashem tells Dovid that after his death, the dynasty will be established through his son
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Ep335 Shmuel 2 - 7:8-10 from 2021-06-09T00:22:21
Hashem promises to fulfill the 2 conditions necessary to allow for the Beis Hamikdash to be built by Dovid's successor.
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Ep334 Shmuel 2 - 7:6-7 from 2021-06-08T01:11:53
Hashem gives additional reasons why a Bais Hamikdash will not be built now
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Ep333 Shmuel 2 - 7:5 from 2021-06-03T04:49:02
Additional reasons why Dovid could not build the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep332 Shmuel 2 - 7:3-5 from 2021-06-02T13:00:57
Nosson agrees with Dovid but that night Hashem tells Nosson that Dovid cannot build it
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Ep331 Shmuel 2 - 7:1-2 from 2021-06-01T20:33:41
Dovid expresses his desire to build the Bais Hamikdash
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Ep330 Shmuel 2 - 6:21-23 from 2021-05-31T12:00:53
Dovid defends his actions; Michal has no further children until her death
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Ep329 Shmuel 2 - 6:20-21 from 2021-05-30T20:24:34
Michal confronts Dovid about his excessive celebration
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Ep328 Shmuel 2 - 6:18-19 from 2021-05-27T16:00:43
After the procession is completed, Dovid blessed Klal Yisroel and distributes food and drink to every participant
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Ep327 Shmuel 2 - 6:15-17 from 2021-05-27T05:22:18
Dovid's excessive dancing and celebration causes Michal to be ashamed for him
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Ep326 Shmuel 2 - 6:12-14 from 2021-05-25T12:00:06
Dovid learns of Oved Edom's blessing and resumes the Aron's procession
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Ep325 Shmuel 2 - 6:9-11 from 2021-05-24T12:00:22
After Uzza's death, Dovid temporarily diverts the Aron to Oved Edom's house; Oved Edom sees tremendous blessing
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Ep324 Deeper Dive - The mistakes that led to Uzza's Death from 2021-05-23T16:32:51
The series of mistakes by Dovid and Uzza that led to the tragedy of Uzza's death for grabbing the Aron
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Ep323 Shmuel 2 - 6:8 from 2021-05-14T02:03:21
Dovid is upset with himself for causing Uzza's death
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Ep322 Shmuel 2 - 6:6-7 from 2021-05-12T16:00:25
As the wagon shakes, Uzza mistakenly believes the Aron is falling; Uzza grabs into the Aron and dies
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Ep321 Shmuel 2 - 6:3-5 from 2021-05-11T16:00:09
As the procession begins with music and celebration, Avinadav's children lead the wagon carrying the Aron
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Ep320 Shmuel 2 - 6:1-2 from 2021-05-10T04:29:06
Dovid prepares to transport the Aron to Yerushalayim
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Ep319 Shmuel 2 - 5:22-25 from 2021-05-09T19:28:26
The Pelishtim regroup for attack; Dovid patiently waits for the sign to launch his counterattack and routs the Pelishtim again
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Ep318 Shmuel 2 - 5:20-21 from 2021-05-06T04:32:17
The Pelishtim are quickly defeated and abandon their idols as they flee
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Ep317 Shmuel 2 - 5:17-19 from 2021-05-05T12:44:28
As the Pelishtim army advances towards Yerushalayim, Dovid consults the Urim V'tumim
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Ep316 Shmuel 2 - 5:11-16 from 2021-05-05T00:23:39
Chiram sends a peace offering to Dovid; Dovid takes additional wives
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Ep315 - Shmuel 2 - 5:8-10 from 2021-05-04T00:07:59
After Dovid defeats the Yevusite his face spreads but he remains humble
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Ep314 Shmuel 2 - 5:6-7 from 2021-05-03T01:08:27
As Dovid turns his attention to Yerushalayim, he conquers the Yevusite stronghold of Metzudos Zion
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Ep313 Shmuel 2 - 5:3-5 from 2021-04-29T14:06:36
The elders of the nation seal an agreement with Dovid and anoint him as their ruler.
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Ep312 Shmuel 2 - 5:1-2 from 2021-04-29T13:44:08
Following Ish Boshes's death, the remaining shevatim travel to Dovid to accept his rule.
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Ep311 Shmuel 2 - 4:12 from 2021-04-27T16:00:46
Dovid has them executed and their hands and their bodies mutilated to set an example
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Ep310 Shmuel 2 - 4:9-11 from 2021-04-26T16:00:36
Dovid is upset and explains why they deserve to die
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Ep309 Shmuel 2 - 4:5-8 from 2021-04-25T16:46:47
Baanah and Rechav murder Ish Boshes in his sleep and present his severed head to Dovid
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Ep308 Shmuel 2 - 4:3-4 from 2021-04-22T12:59:47
Baanah and Rechav flee a murder to Gas; Shaul's surviving descendant becomes lame
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Ep307 Shmuel 2 - 4:1-2 from 2021-04-21T16:00:15
When word of Avner's death reaches Ish Boshes he falls into despair; we are introduced to Baanah and Rechav
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Ep306 Shmuel 2 - 3:38-39 from 2021-04-20T16:00:01
Dovid explains why he cannot persecute Yoav and Avishai for Avner's murder
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Ep305 Shmuel 2 - 3:35-37 from 2021-04-19T21:01:06
Dovid refuses to eat after returning from the funeral; the people approve of Dovid's actions and are convinced of his innocence in Avner's death
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Ep303 Shmuel 2 - 3:30-31 from 2021-04-15T16:00:48
Dovid accompanies Avner's funeral bier; the Gemara discusses the permissibility
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Ep302 Shmuel 2 - 3:28-29 from 2021-04-14T21:09:43
Dovid declares his innocence from the murder and curses Yoav's descendants
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Ep301 Deeper Dive - The Murder of Avner from 2021-04-13T13:25:54
We discuss several topics (1) Why Avner was deserving of death (2) Avner's amazing final moments (3) Additional questions on the story
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Ep300 Shmuel 2 - 3:26-27 from 2021-04-12T16:00:48
Yoav recalls Avner back to Chevron under false pretenses and murders him
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Ep299 Shmuel 2 - 3:22-25 from 2021-04-11T19:30:36
Yoav returns from battle and is upset that Dovid let Avner go in peace
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Ep298 Shmuel 2 - 3:18-21 from 2021-04-09T01:00:45
Avner goes to visit Dovid after rallying the tribe of Binyamin to his cause
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Ep297 Shmuel 2 - 3:17 from 2021-04-08T00:44:48
Final thoughts on Palti's nisayon; Avner encourages the remaining subjects of Ish Boshes to openly support Dovid
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Ep296 Shmuel 2 - 3:14-16 from 2021-03-24T16:26:51
Palti accompanies Michal as she returns to Dovid
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Ep295 Shmuel 2 - 3:12-13 from 2021-03-23T13:51:43
Avner extends an olive branch to Dovid; Dovid establishes a pre-condition to any meeting is the return of Michal
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REPLAY Ep224 Deeper Dive - Understanding the "marriage" of Michal to Palti from 2021-03-23T13:50:51
We discuss 3 issues: (1) How could Shaul have given Michal to Palti if she was married (2) How could Palti and Michal gone through with it (3) How could Dovid have taken back an unfaithful wife?
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REPLAY Ep145 Deeper Dive- Did Dovid really marry sisters, and how Shaul gave them to other men? from 2021-03-23T13:45:43
The Gemara in Sanhedrin 19b discusses (1) What was the problem with Dovid's marriage to Meirav and Michal? (2) How could Dovid have married sisters when this is prohibited? (3) If Dovid was married...
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Ep294 Shmuel 2 - 3:9-11 from 2021-03-22T16:00:35
Avner swears to put all his efforts into consolidating Dovid's malchus, Ish- Boshes does not respond out of fear
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Ep293 Shmuel 2 - 3:8 from 2021-03-21T16:00:44
Avner questions whether he is in charge of the Dogs for Yehuda that he should be so disrespected by Ish-boshes
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Ep292 Shmuel 2 - 3:6-7 from 2021-03-18T16:00:55
Avner consolidates his power; Ish-Boshes accuses him of sinning with Shaul's widow
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Ep291 Shmuel 2 - 3:4-5 from 2021-03-17T16:00:01
A continuation of the listing of Dovid's wives and lineage
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Ep290 Shmuel 2 - 3:1-3 from 2021-03-16T16:00:22
Dovid's power and influence grows; we learn about the births of Amnon, Kilav and Avshalom
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Ep289 Shmuel 2 - 2:27-32 from 2021-03-15T16:00:14
Yoav calls Avner out for starting things but agrees to a truce; both armies quickly separate.
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Ep288 Shmuel 2 - 2:24-26 from 2021-03-14T16:00:45
Yoav & Avishai pick up the chase of Avner to avenge their brother's death; Shevet Binyamin reinforces Avner
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Ep287 Shmuel 2 - 2:22-23 from 2021-03-11T17:00:34
After trying unsuccessfully to get Asahel to turn away, Avner stabs him in the fifth rib, killing instantly
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Ep286 Shmuel 2 - 2:18-21 from 2021-03-10T17:00:11
Asahel, the brother of Yoav & Avishai, gives chase after Avner using superhuman speed
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Ep285 Shmuel 2 - 2:15-17 from 2021-03-09T17:00:59
The duel escalates into killing and a full scale battle erupts between the 2 armies
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Ep284 Shmuel 2 - 2:12-15 from 2021-03-08T17:00:56
Avner proposes that Yoav and his soldiers engage in a duel
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Ep283 Shmuel 2 - 2:10-11 from 2021-03-07T17:00:34
A look at the timeline of events as to when exactly Ish-Boshes ruled.
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Ep282 Shmuel 2 - 2:7-9 from 2021-03-04T17:00:43
Shaul's general Avner appoints Ish-Boshes to succeed his father as king over Israel
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Ep281 Shmuel 2 - 2:4-6 from 2021-03-03T20:00:20
After Dovid is anointed king by Shevet Yehuda, he expresses gratitude to Yavesh Gilad for rescuing Shaul's remains from the Pelishtim
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Ep280 Shmuel 2 - 2:1-3 from 2021-03-02T17:00:38
Dovid asks Hashem whether he should return to Eretz Yisroel and to which city
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Ep279 Shmuel 2 - 1:25-27 from 2021-03-01T17:00:21
Dovid focuses on Yonasan and how their love exceeded the love of women
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Ep278 Shmuel 2 - 1:22-24 from 2021-02-28T20:40:19
Dovid calls on the women to mourn Shaul for providing them with nice clothes and jewelry
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Ep277 Shmuel 2 - 1:19-21 from 2021-02-25T00:57:43
Dovid curses Mt Gilboa for what occurred on it and hopes that the Pelishtim do not celebrate the deaths of Shaul and Yonasan
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Ep276 Shmuel 2 - 1:17-18 from 2021-02-23T12:38:52
Dovid composes a kinnah to mourn Shaul and Yonasan
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Ep275 Deeper Dive - Dovid's Execution of the Amalekite Ger from 2021-02-22T22:37:01
How was Dovid justified in executing the Amalekite Ger if he was only following Shaul orders and there were no witnesses?
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Ep274 Shmuel 2 - 1:13-16 from 2021-02-21T17:15:25
Dovid has the Amalekite Ger executed for his role in putting Shaul to death.
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Ep273 Shmuel 2 - 1:10-12 from 2021-02-19T03:47:54
After receiving some of Shaul's precious items as tribute, Dovid and his men mourn the various tragedies
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Ep272 Shmuel 2 - 1:6-10 from 2021-02-18T02:46:01
The man tells Dovid his role in assisting with Shaul's suicide.
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Ep271 Shmuel 2 - 1:1-5 from 2021-02-17T03:44:25
A man returns from the battlefield dressed in mourning and apprises Dovid of events.
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Ep270 Completion of Sefer Shmuel Aleph from 2021-02-16T02:56:23
After the people of Yavesh Gilad rescue Shaul's remains and bury it, they observe 7 days of fasting
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Ep269 Shmuel 1 - 30:10-12 from 2021-02-15T00:25:50
After the pelishtim desecrate and hang the remains of Shaul and his sons on the wall of Bais Shan, the men of Yavesh Gilad stage a dangerous rescue
Ep269 Shmuel 1 - 31:10-12 from 2021-02-14T23:25:50
After the pelishtim desecrate and hang the remains of Shaul and his sons on the wall of Bais Shan, the men of Yavesh Gilad stage a dangerous rescue
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Ep268 Shmuel 1 - 31:7-9 from 2021-02-11T02:51:16
Shaul is decapitated and the Pelushtim spread word of they're victory throughout their land
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Ep267 Shmuel 1 - 31:5-6 from 2021-02-10T03:57:03
Seeing that Shaul is dying, his arms bearer too falls upon his sword and dies.
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Ep266 Shmuel 1 - 31:4 from 2021-02-09T03:00:22
Shaul commits suicide - the rationale and halachic discussion
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Ep265 Shmuel 1 - 31:1-3 from 2021-02-08T01:24:40
The Pelishtim inflict heavy casualties on the Jewish Army and kills the sons of Shaul
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Ep264 Shmuel 1 - 30:26-31 from 2021-02-04T17:00:35
Dovid send gifts to all of the cities that aided him during his escape from Shaul
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Ep263 Shmuel 1 - 30:25 from 2021-02-03T17:00:05
Dovid establishes it as law that soldiers and supply officers share evenly in spoils of war.
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SIYUM UPDATE from 2021-02-03T15:19:50
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Ep262 Shmuel 1 - 30:21-24 from 2021-02-02T17:00:38
Some of Dovid's soldiers are greedy/selfish and want to deny the soldiers guarding the supplies from sharing in the spoils
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Ep261 Shmuel 1 - 30:20 from 2021-02-01T13:53:47
A cryptic Pasuk describes livestock and a proclamation that this is the spoils of Dovid
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Scheduling Notice - Next Shiur after Yom Tov. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Scheduling Notice
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Deeper Dive- Was Dovid really married to both sisters, if so how could Shaul give them to other men? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Gemara in Sanhedrin 19b discusses (1) What was the problem with Dovid's marriage to Meirav and Michal? (2) How could Dovid have married sisters when this is prohibited? (3) If Dovid was married...
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Ep260 Shmuel 1 - 30:18-19 from 2021-01-29T16:50:31
Dovid rescues the hostages, his wives and all the belongings that were stolen and returns each piece to it's owner.
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Ep259 Shmuel 1 - 30:15-17 from 2021-01-27T17:00:34
The egyptian slave leads Dovid to the celebrating Amalekim; Dovid kills all except for 400 camel riders
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Ep258 Shmuel 1 - 30:11-14 from 2021-01-26T17:00:44
Dovid's men discover an Egyptian slave left behind by the Amalekites to die and nurse him back to health
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Ep257 Shmuel 1 - 30:7-10 from 2021-01-25T17:00:42
Dovid consults with the Ephod and then leaves to pursue the Amalekites with 600 men
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EP256 Shmuel 1 - 30:4-6 from 2021-01-25T02:29:30
The discovery of the Amalekite attack, destruction of Ziklag, and capture of the women and children leads Dovid to despair and his men to consider stoning him
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Ep255 Shmuel 1 - 30:1-3 from 2021-01-21T17:00:51
In Dovid's absence the Amalekim attack Ziklag, capture the woman and children and burn the city to the ground.
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Ep254 Shmuel 1 - 29:7-11 from 2021-01-21T04:23:11
Achish dismisses Dovid and his men from the upcoming battle and they head back to Ziklag
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Ep253 Shmuel 1 - 29:4-6 from 2021-01-19T17:00:44
The officers insist that Dovid cannot be trusted and force Achish to dismiss Dovid.
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Ep252 Shmuel 1 - 29:2-3 from 2021-01-18T17:00:14
The Pelishti officers question the Jews' allegiances but Achish defends them.
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Ep251 Shmuel 1 - 28:23-29:1 from 2021-01-17T16:17:15
Shaul is exhausted after his encounter with Shmuel and from fasting and is convinced to eat
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Ep250 Shmuel 1 - 28:20-22 from 2021-01-15T03:43:03
Shaul is terrified and loses his strength, the woman tried to get him to eat
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Shmuel 1 - 28:18-19 from 2021-01-14T07:28:17
Shmuel informs Shaul that he and his children will die in the ensuing battle with the Pelishtim due to his failure with Amalek
Ep249 Shmuel 1 - 28:18-19 from 2021-01-14T06:28:17
Shmuel informs Shaul that he and his children will die in the ensuing battle with the Pelishtim due to his failure with Amalek
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Shmuel 1 - 28:16-17 from 2021-01-13T04:02:36
Shmuel continues to criticize Shaul for trying to get answers from him when Hashem has turned away from Shaul.
Ep248 Shmuel 1 - 28:16-17 from 2021-01-13T03:02:36
Shmuel continues to criticize Shaul for trying to get answers from him when Hashem has turned away from Shaul.
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Shmuel 1 - 28:14-15 from 2021-01-12T05:55:25
The spirit of Shmuel calls out Shaul for disturbing him.
Ep247 Shmuel 1 - 28:14-15 from 2021-01-12T04:55:25
The spirit of Shmuel calls out Shaul for disturbing him.
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Deeper Dive Part 2 - Understanding Shaul's justification and where Moshe fits in from 2021-01-10T03:25:37
What was Shaul's justification for utilizing Ov when the Torah prohibits? Why did Shmuel bring Moshe with him as his advocate?
Deeper Dive Part 1 - Is Ov (and other magic) real or a hoax? from 2021-01-10T03:25:25
An overview of how Ov was performed and the various views of whether it was real or a hoax?
Ep246 Deeper Dive Part 2 - Understanding Shaul's justification and where Moshe fits in from 2021-01-10T02:25:37
What was Shaul's justification for utilizing Ov when the Torah prohibits? Why did Shmuel bring Moshe with him as his advocate?
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Ep245 Deeper Dive Part 1 - Is Ov (and other magic) real or a hoax? from 2021-01-10T02:25:25
An overview of how Ov was performed and the various views of whether it was real or a hoax?
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Shmuel 1 - 28:11-13 from 2021-01-07T17:27:23
The sorceress reacts to raising the spirit of Shmuel with shock and accuses Shaul of entrapment
Ep244 Shmuel 1 - 28:11-13 from 2021-01-07T16:27:23
The sorceress reacts to raising the spirit of Shmuel with shock and accuses Shaul of entrapment
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Shmuel 1 - 28:8-10 from 2021-01-06T18:00:35
Shaul disguises himself and visits an Ov sorceress
Ep243 Shmuel 1 - 28:8-10 from 2021-01-06T17:00:35
Shaul disguises himself and visits an Ov sorceress
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Shmuel 1 - 28:6-7 from 2021-01-06T03:18:18
After Shaul fails to get guidance from Hashem he turns to Ov (necromancy)
Ep242 Shmuel 1 - 28:6-7 from 2021-01-06T02:18:18
After Shaul fails to get guidance from Hashem he turns to Ov (necromancy)
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Shmuel 1 - 28:3-5 from 2021-01-04T18:00:38
After Shmuel's death, Shaul banishes all practitioners of Ov and Yedoni; Shaul assembles the Jews for battle.
Ep241 Shmuel 1 - 28:3-5 from 2021-01-04T17:00:38
After Shmuel's death, Shaul banishes all practitioners of Ov and Yedoni; Shaul assembles the Jews for battle.
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Shmuel 1 - 28:1-3 from 2021-01-03T23:03:59
As the pelishtim mobilize for battle against the jews, Achish wants Dovid as his personal bodyguard.
Ep240 Shmuel 1 - 28:1-3 from 2021-01-03T22:03:59
As the pelishtim mobilize for battle against the jews, Achish wants Dovid as his personal bodyguard.
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Shmuel 1 - 27:10-12 from 2021-01-01T00:47:54
Dovid gains Achish's trust by convincing him that Dovid's raids were against his fellow jews
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Shmuel 1 27:8-9 from 2020-12-31T01:55:37
Dovid raids the surrounding nations for food and leaves no survivors
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Shmuel 1 - 27:3-5 from 2020-12-28T17:30:21
When Shaul hears of Dovid's escape to Achish in Gas, Shaul gives up further pursuit of him.
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Shmuel 1 27:1-2 from 2020-12-27T14:46:46
To ensure his safety from Shaul, Dovid leaves Eretz Yisroel for the land of the Pelishtim
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Shmuel 1 - 26:24-25 from 2020-12-25T02:08:42
Dovid finishes his words with Shaul and they go their separate ways.
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Shmuel 1 - 26:21-23 from 2020-12-24T02:32:04
Shaul admits his failing and begs Dovid to return with him, Dovid refuses but offers to return Shaul's spear
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Shmuel 1 - 26:19-20 from 2020-12-23T02:21:05
Dovid accepts that he will have to leave Eretz Yisroel to evade Shaul and compares it to idol worship
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Shmuel 1 - 26:17-19 from 2020-12-23T02:17:50
Shaul recognizes Dovid's voice; Dovid questions who incited Shaul to resume the pursuit of Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 26:15-16 from 2020-12-20T20:23:15
Dovid rebukes Avner and the army for failing to stay awake and protect the king.
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Shmuel 1 - 26:13-14 from 2020-12-17T17:00:23
Dovid climbs a mountain to wake up the people and specifically calls out to Avner
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Shmuel 1 - 26:11-12 from 2020-12-16T17:00:17
Instead of killing Shaul, Dovid takes his spear and water jug; Dovid also learns a lesson about the flea
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Shmuel 1 26:8-10 from 2020-12-15T17:00:48
Avishai wants to take advantage of everyone sleeping and kill Shaul but Dovid does not allow it.
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Shmuel 1 - 26:5-7 from 2020-12-14T17:00:32
Dovid and Avishai secretly infiltrate Shaul's camp while the guards are asleep.
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Shmuel 1 - 26:1-4 from 2020-12-13T17:00:04
The Ziphim once again instigate Shaul to pursue Dovid
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Deeper Dive - Understanding the "marriage" of Michal to Palti from 2020-12-11T01:02
We discuss 3 issues: (1) How could Shaul have given Michal to Palti if she was married (2) How could Palti and Michal gone through with it (3) how could Dovid have taken back an unfaithful wife?
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Shmuel 1 - 25:41-44 from 2020-12-10T00:08:59
After Dovid takes Avigail and Achinoam as wives, Shaul takes Michal from Dovid and gives her to Palti ben Laish
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Shmuel 1 - 25:39-40 from 2020-12-08T21:37:12
Dovid praises Hashem for avenging Naval on his behalf and makes a marriage proposition to Avigail
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Shmuel 1 - 25:36-38 from 2020-12-08T01:13:10
Naval learns of the gift given to Dovid and becomes numb and depressed; after 10 days he gets sick and dies.
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Shmuel 1 - 25:35 from 2020-12-06T21:30:21
Dovid accepts Avigail's provisions and sends her home in peace.
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Shmuel 1 - 25:32-34 from 2020-12-04T03:32:37
Dovid blesses Avigail for her advice and for preventing him from committing bloodshed
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Shmuel 1 - 25:30-31 from 2020-12-03T02:06:54
Avigail concludes with a plea to Dovid to avoid risking his bright future with an act of murder
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Deeper Dive - What Avigail's words teach us about the soul in the afterlife. from 2020-12-02T02:47:08
We discuss what the Gemara in Shabbos and various Meforshim learn out from our pesukim about what happens to the soul in the afterlife
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Shmuel 1 - 25:29 from 2020-12-01T03:43:09
Avigail promises Dovid if he forgoes punishing Naval his soul will be bound with Hashem while his enemies will be thrown like a slingshot in the afterlife.
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Shmuel 1 - 25:27-28 from 2020-11-30T03:07:51
Avigail asks Dovid to accept her gift for his servants and prophesizes that Dovid will have an eternal dynasty
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Shmuel 1 - 25:26 from 2020-11-26T03:59:20
Avigail continues speaking with Dovid and praises him for showing restraint by not spilling innocent blood
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Shmuel 1 - 25:24-25 from 2020-11-25T03:26:02
Avigail asks Dovid why he expected anything different from Naval - after all his name says it all.
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Shmuel 1 - 25:21-23 from 2020-11-24T01:28:59
After Dovid resolves to wipe out Naval and his possessions, Avigail arrives, dismounts and kneels before Dovid.
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Deeper Dive - What really went down between Avigail and Dovid? from 2020-11-23T05:17:42
Chazal see hints from our Pasuk to further details of the meeting between Avigail and Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 25:17-20 from 2020-11-20T13:32:13
Avigail prepares a substantial gift and sets out to meet Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 25:14-16 from 2020-11-19T03:23:23
One of Avigail's servants informs her off how Naval treated Dovid's messengers
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Shmuel 1 - 25:12-13 from 2020-11-18T03:41:13
After Dovid's men repeat Naval's insults, Dovid convenes a Bais Din and sets out to execute Naval
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Shmuel 1 - 25:10-11 from 2020-11-15T14:04:09
Naval responds by disparaging Dovid and even questioning his rights to the throne
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Shmuel 1 - 25:7-9 from 2020-11-15T14:02:26
Dovid's servants deliver Dovid's request for Naval.
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Shmuel 1 - 25:4-6 from 2020-11-13T01:09:17
Dovid hears of Naval's celebration and sends 10 of his men with greetings of peace
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Shmuel 1 - 25:2-3 from 2020-11-12T02:17:49
The pesukim describes the characteristics of the evil Naval and his righteous wife Avigail
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Shmuel 1 - 25:1-2 from 2020-11-11T02:10:19
We are introduced to an exceedingly wealthy man named Naval
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Shmuel 1 - 24:22-25:1 from 2020-11-10T05:30:44
Shaul asks Dovid to swear that he will not harm his children; Shmuel dies and is mourned by the entire nation.
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Shmuel 1 - 24:18-21 from 2020-11-09T05:05:07
Shaul admits that Dovid is more righteous than him and that Dovid will be the next king of Israel
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Shmuel 1 - 24:15-17 from 2020-11-05T14:58:14
Dovid ends by rebuking Shaul; Shaul realized his mistakes in chasing Dovid and cries.
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Shmuel 1 - 24:14 from 2020-11-05T02:51:04
Dovid continues his argument by quoting an ancient proverb.
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Shmuel 1 - 24:12-13 from 2020-11-04T02:05:28
Dovid produces the torn piece of garment as proof he has no ill inyent towards Shaul
Ep198 Shmuel 1 - 24:12-13 from 2020-11-04T01:05:28
Dovid produces the torn piece of garment as proof he has no ill intent towards Shaul
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Shmuel 1 - 24:9-11 from 2020-11-03T02:01:37
Dovid reveals his presence to Shaul and questions why Shaul accepted the words of Dovid's accusers
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Shmuel 1 - 24:6-8 from 2020-11-01T17:01:21
Dovid regrets cutting off the corner of Shaul's robe and convinces his men not to do any further harm to Shaul
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Deeper Dive - Part II - Why didn't Dovid Kill Shaul? from 2020-10-30T00:48:58
We discuss how the spider saved Dovid's life and the numerous answers why Dovid spared Shaul's life
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Deeper Dive - Part I - Understanding the Tehillim Dovid wrote about the Cave episode from 2020-10-30T00:46:36
An in depth review of Chapters 57 and 142 in Tehillim that were written during and after Dovid's experience in the Cave
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Shmuel 1 - 24:5 from 2020-10-29T01:51:30
Despite the request from Dovid's men to harm Shaul, Dovid merely cuts off the corner of his robe
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Shmuel 1 - 24:2-4 from 2020-10-28T11:34:34
Shaul enters the cave where Dovid and his men are hiding
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Shmuel 1 - 23:27-24:1 from 2020-10-27T02:07:32
A messenger suddenly arrives and informs Shaul of a surprise Pelishti attack thereby saving Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 23:24-26 from 2020-10-25T22:03:42
Shaul finally closes in on Dovid and has him surrounded on the mountain
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Shmuel 1 - 23:21-23 from 2020-10-23T02:09:08
Shaul blesses the Ziphim and instructs them to further investigate Dovid's hideouts and report back to him.
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Shmiel 1 - 23:18-20 from 2020-10-22T00:36:38
The Ziphim betray Dovid by informing Shaul of his location
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Shmuel 1 - 23:13-17 from 2020-10-20T23:34:28
Yonasan meets Dovid for the last time to provide him with words of encouragement.
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Shmuel 1 - 23:4-6 from 2020-10-16T04:11:10
After a second response from Hashem, Dovid launches an attack; Evyasar escapes to Dovid with the Ephod
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Shmuel 1 - 23:1-3 from 2020-10-13T23:16:09
Dovid asks Hashem whether he should rescue the city of Keilah from the Pelishtim attacks
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Shmuel 1 - 22:20-23 from 2020-10-13T00:14:50
Evyasar escapes the massacre and runs to Dovid who promises to protect him
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Shmuel 1 - 22:18 from 2020-10-01T03:34:22
Shaul turns to Doeg to carry out the executions of Achimelech and his fellow kohanim
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Shmuel 1 - 22:15-17 from 2020-10-01T03:31:43
Despite Achimelech's defensive arguments Shaul pronounces a death sentence, however his servants disobey it
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Deeper Dive - Doeg's Lashon Hara: True Motivations and Lessons To Be Learned from 2020-10-01T03:18:23
We discuss 3 items: 1. What Chazal say was Doeg's real motivation and intent 2. What was Doeg's justification in his own mind for saying Lashon Hara? 3. Hilchos Lashon Hara learned out from this st...
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Shmuel 1 - 22:11-14 from 2020-09-24T14:01:50
Shaul summons Achimelech and the other Kohanim of Nov and accuses them of colluding with the enemy Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 22:9-10 from 2020-09-24T01:36:54
Doeg tells Shaul Lashon Hara that Achimelech and Nov assisted Dovid and helped him escape
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Shmuel 1 - 22:7-8 from 2020-09-22T23:58:40
Shaul accuses his servants of betraying him and colluding with Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 22:5-6 from 2020-09-22T00:15:58
Gad tells Dovid to return to the Land of Yehuda; Shaul hears of Dovid's increasing following
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Shmuel 1 - 22:1-4 from 2020-09-18T02:10:25
Dovid's family joins him in Moav but the king of Moav betrays him
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Shmuel 1 - 21:13-16 from 2020-09-17T03:20:42
Dovid successfully escapes the threat from Achish's court by carrying on like an insane person
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Shmuel 1 - 21:11-12 from 2020-09-15T14:34:31
Dovid escapes to the Pelishti city of Gas where the king's servants recognize him and want to kill him
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Shmuel 1 - 21:9-10 from 2020-09-14T14:22:46
Dovid comandeers the sword of Golias, which he had previously delivered to the Mishkan, to use in his defense.
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Shmuel 1 - 21:8 - Deeper Dive - An Introduction to Doeg HaEdomi from 2020-09-13T04:17:24
We discuss the personality of Doeg and why he is mentioned now when it seems irrelevant to the Pesukim.
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Shmuel 1 - 21:6-7 from 2020-09-11T13:38:38
Dovid assures Achimelech his men are tahor and they will maintain the sanctity of the bread as well
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Shmuel 1 - 21:4-5 from 2020-09-10T00:58:47
Dovid requests some food to eat; Achimelech replies he only has holy bread available
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Shmuel 1 - 20:42-21:3 from 2020-09-09T01:45:27
Dovid goes to Nov and tells Achimelech the kohen gadol that he is on a secret mission for Shaul
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Shmuel 1 - 20:37-41 from 2020-09-08T00:42:37
Yonasan hurriedly sends the attendant back to the city so that he can have a final moment with Dovid before Dovid flees
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Shmuel 1 - 20:34-36 from 2020-09-07T01:36:47
Yonasan leaves the feast in anger and a loss of appetite; he goes out the next morning to communicate with Dovid under the guise of archery practice
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Shmuel 1 - 20:31-33 from 2020-09-03T04:09:54
When Yonasan rebukes Shaul for hunting Dovid without cause, Shaul attempts to throw his spear at Yonasan
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Shmuel 1 - 20:30 from 2020-09-03T04:05:10
Shaul gets angry at Yonasan's actions on behalf of Dovid and insults Yonasan and his mother
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Shmuel 1 - 20:27-29 from 2020-09-02T00:28:46
When Shaul inquires about Dovid's continued absence Yonasan tells how he gave Dovid leave to attend a family feast
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Shmuel 1 - 20:23-26 from 2020-08-31T14:00:28
Shaul excuses Dovid's absence on the first Rosh Chodesh feast as merely a coincidence due to Dovid being Tamei.
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Shmuel 1 - 20:19-22 from 2020-08-30T20:18:19
Yonasan lays out a plan of shooting arrows to secretly communicate the results of the test to Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 20:16-18 from 2020-08-27T20:30:18
Yonasan makes a bris with Dovid's household and then makes Dovid swear again to uphold the covenant.
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Shmuel 1 - 20:14-15 from 2020-08-27T01:14:16
Yonasan makes several requests from Dovid the specifics of which are debated by the meforshim
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Shmuel 1 - 20:11-13 from 2020-08-26T00:38:59
Yonasan promises that he will help Dovid and gives him a bracha that Hashem should help Dovid when he becomes king
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Shmuel 1 - 20:7-10 from 2020-08-25T02:08:19
Dovid's lays out the details of the test and begs Yonasan not to betray their covenant. Yonasan assures Dovid their covenant is still intact.
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Shmuel 1 - 20:5-6 from 2020-08-24T02:12:55
Dovid explains the first part of his plan to Yonasan
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Shmuel 1 - 20:1-4 from 2020-08-21T00:58:46
Dovid tells Yonasan that Shaul is still trying to kill him but Yonasan finds it hard to believe
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Shmuel 1 - 19:21-24 from 2020-08-20T16:00:02
After his messengers fail to arrest Dovid, Shaul travels there to do it himself
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Shmuel 1 - 19:18-20 from 2020-08-20T02:49:42
Dovid flees to Shmuel where they spend the night uncovering a hidden secret
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Shmuel 1 - 19:13-17 from 2020-08-18T16:00:39
Michal covers Dovid's escape by placing a mannequin in Dovid's bed; Shaul discovers her betrayal
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Shmuel 1 - 19:7-12 from 2020-08-17T16:00:06
After Dovid returns to serving Shaul, Shaul once again tries to kill him; Michal helps Dovid escape at night
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Shmuel 1 - 19:4-6 from 2020-08-16T15:49:14
Yehonosan's puts his plan into action and Shaul swears he will not kill Dovid.
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Shmuel 1 - 19:1-3 from 2020-08-13T05:12:27
After Shaul fails to turn Yonasan against Dovid, Yonasan devises a plan to help Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 18:28-30 from 2020-08-13T00:08:11
Dovid's continued success increases his reputation but also increases Shaul's fear and hatred of him
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Deeper Dive- Was Dovid really married to sisters, and how could Shaul give them to other men? from 2020-08-11T13:10:38
The Gemara in Sanhedrin 19b discusses (1) What was the problem with Dovid's marriage to Meirav and Michal? (2) How could Dovid have married sisters when this is prohibited? (3) If Dovid was married...
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Shmuel 1 - 18:23-27 from 2020-08-11T00:02:18
Shaul gives Dovid a dangerous mission in order to earn Michal's hand in marriage hoping that the Pelishtim will kill Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 18:18-22 from 2020-08-10T01:44:52
After Dovid's marriage to Meirav falls through, Shaul offers his younger daughter Michal instead
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Shmuel 1 - 18:15-17 from 2020-08-06T21:19:45
Shaul offers his older daughter Meirav in marriage to Dovid if he can prove himself in battle.
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Shmuel 1 - 18:10-14 from 2020-08-06T02:53:21
After Shaul unsuccessfully tries to kill Dovid twice with a spear, he has Dovid removed from his presence.
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Shmuel 1 - 18:6-7 from 2020-08-04T01:25:11
Upon the army's return, the women praise Shaul for slaying thousands and Dovid for tens of thousands
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Deeper Dive - Did Shaul Not Know Dovid At This Point? ( The מואבי ולא מואבית Argument) from 2020-07-23T14:00:09
We discuss several peshatim as to why Shaul inquires who Dovid is when it seems he already knew. The Gemara discusses at length the argument about whether Dovid's ancestor Rus, a Moabite convert, w...
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Deeper Dive - Did Shaul Not Know Dovid At This Point? ( The ????? ??? ?????? Argument) from 2020-07-23T14:00:09
We discuss several peshatim as to why Shaul inquires who Dovid is when it seems he already knew. The Gemara discusses at length the argument about whether Dovid's ancestor Rus, a Moabite convert, w...
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Shmuel 1 - 17:54-58 from 2020-07-23T02:51:03
Dovid displays Golias's head and sword to spread the miracle; Shaul inquires into Dovid's background
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Shmuel 1 - 17:50-53 from 2020-07-22T03:16:12
After Dovid kills Golias and decapitates him, the Pelishtim flee in a panic
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Shmuel 1 - 17:47-49 from 2020-07-21T00:47:02
As Golias charges towards Dovid, Dovid slings a stone that hits Golias in the forehead.
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Shmuel 1 - 17:43-46 from 2020-07-19T19:46:32
Golias and Dovid trade threats on the battlefield.
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Shmuel 1 - 17:39-42 from 2020-07-16T23:37:10
As Dovid approaches Golias without armor and proper weapons Golias mocks Dovid
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Shmuel 1 - 17:36-38 from 2020-07-16T00:26:14
Dovid convinces Shaul to let him fight Golias; Shaul dresses Dovid in his own armor
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Shmuel 1 - 17:32-35 from 2020-07-15T00:57:39
Dovid tells Shaul of his successful battles against a lion and bear.
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Shmuel 1 - 17:27-31 from 2020-07-14T04:17:26
Dovid's older brother Eliav grows angry and accuses him of coming to the battlefield for inappropriate reasons
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Shmuel 1 - 17:25-26 from 2020-07-12T22:58:31
The Jewish soldiers discuss the reward promised by Shaul to the person who kills Golias.
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Shmuel 1 - 17:20-24 from 2020-07-12T02:59:42
As Dovid checks on his brothers at the battlefront, he hears Golias step forward and rant against Israel.
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Shmuel 1 - 17:17-19 from 2020-07-08T23:29
Yishai instructs Dovid to bring a care package to his older brothers at the battlefront.
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Shmuel 1 - 17:13-16 from 2020-07-08T00:05:04
While Dovid's 3 oldest brothers protect Shaul, he is home with his father; Golias continues his diatribe for 40 days
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Shmuel 1 - 17:10-12 from 2020-07-07T03:52
Golias continues his call for a warrior to duel with while Shaul and the people are terrified and afraid
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Shmuel 1 - 17:8-9 from 2020-07-05T20:19:55
Golias challenges Klal Yisroel to send out one warrior to duel with him.
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Shmuel 1 - 17:4-7 from 2020-07-02T16:59:37
An impressive and imposing figure named Golias steps forward between the two armies
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Shmuel 1 - 16:19-17:3 from 2020-07-01T10:48:29
Dovid helps Shaul drive away the evil spirits; the Pelishtim assemble for battle against the Jews
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Shmuel 1 - 16:15-18 from 2020-06-30T13:00:30
Shaul's servants suggest a harp player be summoned to cheer up Shaul and Dovid is proposed as a worthy candidate
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Shmuel 1 - 16:12-14 from 2020-06-29T13:00:30
After Dovid is anointed by Shmuel, he is imbued with a holy spirit, while Shaul is tormented by an evil spirit
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Deeper Dive - Part II - Why is the lineage of Malchus Bais Dovid shrouded in impropriety? from 2020-06-28T04:29:37
(MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN) In Part 2 we explore why Dovid's lineage which eventually leads to Moshiach is full of various seemingly inappropriate relationships. Wouldn't it make more sense ...
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Deeper Dive - Part I - Why did people think Dovid was a Mamzer? from 2020-06-28T04:23:57
(MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN) We explore the perushim that discuss why Dovid was considered a mamzer until age 28.
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Shmuel 1 - 16:8-11 from 2020-06-25T14:00:10
After seven of Yishai's sons are not chosen, Shmuel asks Yishai to send for the remaining son who is busy tending sheep
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Shmuel 1 - 16:3-7 from 2020-06-24T15:14:26
Upon seeing Eliav, Shmuel believes he is the future king, but Hashem rejects Eliav
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Shmuel 1 - 16:2 from 2020-06-23T09:55:36
Shmuel is concerned that Shaul will find out and kill him so Hashem tells him to take along a korban
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Shmuel 1 - 16:1 from 2020-06-22T23:40:21
Hashem tells Shmuel to stop mourning over Shaul and instead go anoint one of Yishai's sons as the new king
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Shmuel 1 - 15:33-35 from 2020-06-21T19:55:22
After Agag is executed, Shmuel and Shaul go their separate ways.
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Shmuel 1 - 15:30-32 from 2020-06-18T14:00:25
Shaul begs Shmuel to return with him to the people; Shmuel orders Agag brought before him
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Shmuel 1 - 15:27-29 from 2020-06-17T23:14:51
Shmuel interprets the tearing of the garment as a sign that Shaul's malchus would be torn from him and given to someone more deserving.
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Deeper Dive - Why did Shaul's sins cost him the Malchus unlike Dovid? from 2020-06-17T00:16:28
We find that Shaul was guilty of one sin that cost him the monarchy whereas Dovid was guilty of two sins and was not punished similarly.
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Shmuel 1 - 15:24-26 from 2020-06-16T18:16:32
Shaul finally admits his guilt and begs Shmuel to accompany him, but Shmuel refuses
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Shmuel 1 - 15:20-23 from 2020-06-14T18:52:58
Shaul doubles down on his defense; Shmuel declares Hashem's rejection of Shaul
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Special Shiur by Rav Benzion Schiffenbauer - Why is Amalek different? from 2020-06-11T23:32:57
In honor of Shiur #100, our Rav gives a special shiur on why Amalek was singled out for destruction from amongst our other enemies and why Shaul was mistaken
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Shmuel 1 - 15:12-15 from 2020-06-10T23:48:03
Shmuel goes to rebuke Shaul and Shaul gets defensive
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Shmuel 1 - 15:8-11 from 2020-06-09T23:00:05
After Shaul fails to eradicate every remnant of Amalek Hashem expresses regret over having appointed him king
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Shmuel 1 - 15:5-7 from 2020-06-08T17:14:06
As Shaul initiates war with Amalek, he requests the Kenite people withdraw to avoid the same fate.
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Shmuel 1 - 15:3-4 from 2020-06-07T20:35:33
Shaul is commanded to wipe out every living being of Amalek; Shaul summons an army and counts them
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Shmuel 1 - 15:1-2 from 2020-06-04T00:57:26
Shmuel explains to Shaul why he is now obligated to eradicate Amalek
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Siyum on 100th Shiur - In memory of Chezky Bergman A"h from 2020-06-03T14:01:19
A few words of gratitude and recognition in light of reaching our 100th shiur.
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Shmuel 1 - 14:49-52 from 2020-06-02T12:00:37
The pesukim list the personalities that supported Shaul’s wars
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Shmuel 1 - 14:47-48 from 2020-06-02T02:39
Shaul consolidates his kingdom and wages war against various enemies.
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Shmuel 1 - 14:45-46 from 2020-05-31T22:12:13
Yonason is vindicated but Shaul withdraws his pursuit of the Pelishtim
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Shmuel 1 - 14:39-44 from 2020-05-27T22:32:22
Shaul cast lots to determine the guilty person and the lots fall on Yonason.
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Shmuel 1 - 14:35-38 from 2020-05-26T13:00:05
Shaul inquires of the Urim V'tumim whether to resume battling the Pelishtim; when there is no response Shaul suspects someone has sinned
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Deeper Dive - What Exactly Was The Soldier's Sin of "Eating With Blood"and how Did Shaul correct it? from 2020-05-25T13:00:16
We look at several explanations regarding what sin the soldier's committed related to their eating of the animals and how each explanation understands what Shaul did to rectify the situation.
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Shmuel 1 - 14:31-34 from 2020-05-24T14:10:28
The soldier's ravenously break their fast and commit a sin, Shaul obtains a large stone and rectifies the situation.
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Shmuel 1 14:25-30 from 2020-05-21T23:13:03
Yonasan eats unaware of the prohibition and then questions Shaul's decision when informed of it
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Shmuel 1 - 14:20-24 from 2020-05-21T05:03:57
Shaul joins the battle and prohibits the Jews from eating the rest of the day.
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Shmuel 1 - 14:14-19 from 2020-05-19T23:09:28
The Pelishtim panic causes Shaul to consider consulting the Urim Vetumim before deciding against it
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Deeper Dive - Why wasnt Yonasan's omen forbidden by the Torah? from 2020-05-18T19:45:30
The Gemara in Chullin discusses the omen of Yonasan and the Meforshim explain why it wasn't prohibited.
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Shmuel 1 - 14:8-13 from 2020-05-17T18:40:11
Yonasan devises an omen to determine whether to attack the Pelishtim.
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Shmuel 1 14:4-7 from 2020-05-14T23:43:22
Yonasan inspires his arms bearer to accompany him and cross to the Pelishtim mountain despite the danger
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Shmuel 1 - 14:1-3 from 2020-05-13T23:11:46
Yonasan proposes to his arms bearer to cross the mountain pass without informing his father
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Shmuel 1 - 13:19-23 from 2020-05-12T10:00:51
Further details of the battlefield and Klal Yisroel's lack of weapons
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Deeper Dive - Can one mistake cost Shaul the Melucha? from 2020-05-11T10:00:12
Was the mistake in Gilgal severe enough to cost Shaul the monarchy?
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Shmuel 1 - 13:14-18 from 2020-05-10T21:02:51
Shmuel concludes Saul's punishment and they travel to the battlefield.
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Shmuel 1 - 13:9-12 from 2020-05-08T00:38:29
Shaul errs and offers karbanos prior to Shmuel's arrival
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Shmuel 1 - 13:5-8 from 2020-05-07T01:12:50
Many jews go into hiding, while the army that is with Shaul panics and starts to disperse.
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Shmuel 13:1-4 from 2020-05-06T00:39:58
After Yonasan assasinates the Pelishiti Commissioner Shaul gathers Klal Yisroel for battle.
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Shmuel 1 - 12:21-25 from 2020-05-04T08:47:04
Shmuel concludes his speech by reassuring and further instructing Klal Yisroel
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Shmuel 1 - 12:18-20 from 2020-05-03T20:44:48
Hashem causes a miracle of rain and thunder; the People beg Shmuel to daven on their behalf
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Shmuel 1 - 12:13-17 from 2020-04-30T21:10:32
Shmuel continues his rebuke and describes a miracle that will happen to show Hashem displeasure.
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Deeper Dive - Why Did Shmuel Single Out 4 Shoftim in 12:11? from 2020-04-30T02:27:30
We cover 3 issues with the pasuk: 1. What are the nicknames used? 2. Why does Shmuel speak in 3rd Person? 3. Why does Shmuel pick these 4 Shoftim out of a much longer list of names?
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Shmuel 1 - 12:9-12 from 2020-04-30T02:23:21
Shmuel recalls how each time Klal Yisroel sinned and repented Hashem sent a Shofet to rescue them
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Shmuel 1 - 12:4-8 from 2020-04-28T22:55:38
Shmuel has Klal Yisroel testify about his record; He reminds Klal Yisroel of the miracles brought about by Moshe and Aharon
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Shmuel 1 - 12:3 from 2020-04-26T14:41:43
Shmuel tells the people to testify that he never took advantage of his position
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Shmuel 1 - 12:1-2 from 2020-04-26T14:37:14
As Shmuel passes the role of leadership to Shaul he gives a final speech regarding the role of a king
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Shmuel 1 - 11:11-15 from 2020-04-23T20:06:05
Shaul leads Klal yisroel to victory in battle; Shmuel gathers klal yisroel to Gilgal to renew the coronation of Shaul
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Shmuel 1 - 11:7-10 from 2020-04-22T23:58:18
Shaul rallies the people to battle Nachash and counts his army.
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Deeper Dive - Why Shaul's silence against his detractors was incorrect from 2020-04-21T23:54:37
Shaul refused to take action against those who ridiculed him. Why did this merit a punishment?
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Shmuel 1 - 10:25-27 from 2020-04-19T14:28:24
Shmuel documents the king's protocol for posterity; the people disperse; Certain factions reject Shaul as king
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Shmuel 1 - 10:21-24 from 2020-04-13T14:05:41
Shaul is chosen publicly as king; Shaul hides among baggage train
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Shmuel 1 - 10:17-20 from 2020-04-12T14:35:48
Shmuel gathers the people to Mitzpah to publicly select a king.
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Shmuel 1 - 10:14-16 from 2020-04-07T03:38:33
Shaul's uncle inquires about the nature of his meeting with Shmuel
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Shmuel 1 - 10:10-13 from 2020-04-05T23:55:52
Shaul attains prophecy, the spectators question this unusual circumstance.
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Shmuel 1 - 10:7-9 from 2020-04-03T02:19:37
Shmuel instructs Shaul to wait for him 7 days in Gilgal
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Shmuel 1 - 10:5-6 from 2020-04-01T04:30:49
Shmuel tells Shaul of the 3rd of 3 experiences he would have
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Shmuel 1 - 10:3-4 from 2020-03-31T01:54:18
Shmuel tells Shaul of the 2nd of 3 experiences he would have
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Shmuel 1 - 10:2 from 2020-03-29T17:07:41
Shmuel tells Shaul of the 1st of 3 experiences he would have
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Deeper Dive - Why Shaul Became King from 2020-03-23T02:54:05
1. Why did Shaul merit to be the 1st king? 2. How could a King come from a tribe other than the tribe of Yehuda?
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Shmuel 1 - 9:10-14 from 2020-03-20T22:01:58
Shaul encounters a group of girls that direct him to Shmuel
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Shmuel 1 - 9:7-9 from 2020-03-20T03:04:33
Shaul and his servant discuss what to bring the man of G-d as a gift
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Shmuel 1 - 9:3-6 from 2020-03-19T02:25:37
Shaul takes a servant and heads out in search of the lost donkeys
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Shmuel 1 - 8:15-22 from 2020-03-16T23:59:46
Shmuel concludes the protocols of a jewish king and sends the people home.
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Deeper Dive - The Request for a Jewish Monarchy (Part 2) from 2020-03-16T02:00:48
Why were the Jews criticized for requesting a king? Why did Hashem fulfill an inappropriate request?
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Deeper Dive - The Request for a Jewish Monarchy (Part 1) from 2020-03-16T01:29:25
Is a jewish monarch an obligation or optional (Mitzva or Reshus) ?
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Shmuel 1 - 8:10-15 from 2020-03-13T01:49:17
Shmuel begins to teach the laws of a Jewish King.
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Shmuel 1 - 8:7-9 from 2020-03-09T01:13:34
Hashem tells Shmuel to grant the people's request for a king.
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Deeper Dive - What was the actual sin of the children of Shmuel? from 2020-03-08T19:08:22
What was the actual sin that Shmuel's children committed?
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Shmuel 1 - 7:17-8:3 from 2020-03-04T01:15:39
As Shmuel ages, his children are appointed shoftim but do not follow in his path
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Shmuel 1 - 7:11-16 from 2020-03-03T02:36:32
After defeat of Pelishtim, peace is restored; Shmuel travels and judges through the Land
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Shmuel 1 - 7:7-10 from 2020-03-01T01:21:38
Pelishtim attack; Shmuel offers korban; Hashem brings miraculous defeat of Pelishtim
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Shmuel 1 - 7:5-6 from 2020-02-28T01:43:20
Shmuel gathers Jews to Mitzpah to complete the Teshuva Movement.
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Deeper Dive - Was Dagon permitted for benefit after breaking? from 2020-02-27T03:13:16
Gemara Avoda Zara 41b discusses whether a Jew can benefit from an idol that breaks on its own and brings our story as a proof.
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Deeper Dive - Why was Beit Shemesh Punished? from 2020-02-24T23:12:03
What did the people of Beit Shemesh do to deserve punishment.
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Shmuel 1 - 6:19-7:1 from 2020-02-23T01:49:12
Hashem punishes Beit Shemesh; the Aron transfers to Kiryas Yearim
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Shmuel 1 - 6:14-18 from 2020-02-21T01:58:31
The people of Bet Shemesh celebrate the Aron's return; Details of gifts the Pelishtim sent with Aron. https://images.app.goo.gl/Z41EmKCPJCvwVUG7A
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Shmuel 1 - 6:10-13 from 2020-02-20T03:10:43
The test is a success, the cows carry the Aron to Beit Shemesh
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Shmuel 1 - 6:7-9 from 2020-02-19T02:11:10
The Pelishtim devise a test involving nursing cows.
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Shmuel 1 - 6:3-6 from 2020-02-18T00:39:44
The Priests and Sorcerers advise the Pelishtim to return the Aron together with a guilt offering
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Shmuel 1 - 5:10-6:2 from 2020-02-14T01:38:47
The Aron moves to Ekron and the plague intensifies. The Pelishtim consider returning the Aron to the Jews.
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Shmuel 1 - 5:6-9 from 2020-02-13T01:59:47
The Pelishtim cities of Ashdod and Gat are afflicted with horrific plagues.
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Shmuel 1 - 5:1-5 from 2020-02-12T02:20:25
The Pelishtim bring the Aron into the Temple of Dagon. Link to Visual Aid: http://www.carpescriptura.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1-Samuel-5.jpg
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Shmuel 1 - 4:19-22 from 2020-02-11T02:05:09
Eli's daughter-in-law dies in childbirth from shock of Aron's capture; son is named Ichabod
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Shmuel 1 - 4:12-18 from 2020-02-10T00:48:17
Eli is informed of the news of the battle and dies from the shock.
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Shmuel 1 - 4:9-11 from 2020-02-06T02:38:38
The Pelishtim regroup, rally and heavily defeat the Jews; the Aron is captured
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Deeper Dive - The Capture of the Aron from 2020-02-06T02:19:50
1. How many Aronos were there ? 2. Why did Hashem allow the Aron to be captured ?
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Shmuel 1 - 4:5-8 from 2020-02-06T02:18:17
The Aron arrives at the battlefield, the jews raise a ruckus which frightens the Pelishtim.
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Deeper Dive - How Eli's Punishment Impacted His Descendants from 2020-02-04T03:47:29
How some of Eli's descendants incurred punishment and others were able to avoid it.
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Shmuel 1 - 4:2-4 from 2020-02-04T02:43:43
After an initial defeat the Jews bring the Aron to the battle to help turn the tide of the war
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Ep20 Shmuel 1 - 3:20-4:1 from 2020-02-04T02:41:09
Shmuel's fame grows, Jews go to war with Pelishtim
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Shmuel 1 - 3:20-4:1 from 2020-02-04T02:41:09
Shmuel's fame grows, Jews go to war with Pelishtim
Ep19 Shmuel 1 - 3:16-19 from 2020-02-04T02:37:22
Eli commands Shmuel to tell him over his prophecy
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Shmuel 1 - 3:16-19 from 2020-02-04T02:37:22
Eli commands Shmuel to tell him over his prophecy
Ep18 Shmuel 1 - 3:10-15 from 2020-02-04T02:34:37
Hashem tells Shmuel about the punishments coming to Eli and to Klal Yisroel
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Shmuel 1 - 3:10-15 from 2020-02-04T02:34:37
Hashem tells Shmuel about the punishments coming to Eli and to Klal Yisroel
Ep17 Shmuel 1 - 3:4-9 from 2020-01-29T02:11:16
Shmuel mistakes Hashem calling to him for Eli.
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Ep16 Shmuel 1 - 2:34-3:3 from 2020-01-28T02:09:26
End of Prophecy of Eli's Punishment, Intro to Shmuel's 1st Prophecy
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Shmuel 1 - 2:34-3:3 from 2020-01-28T02:09:26
End of Prophecy of Eli's Punishment, Intro to Shmuel's 1st Prophecy
Ep15 Shmuel 1 - 2:31-33 from 2020-01-26T22:00:13
The Navi tells Eli of Hashem's punishment for his family.
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Shmuel 1 - 2:31-33 from 2020-01-26T22:00:13
The Navi tells Eli of Hashem's punishment for his family.
Ep14 Shmuel 1 - 2:27-30 from 2020-01-26T21:58:51
A Navi comes to tell Eli of Hashem's Complaints about his family
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Shmuel 1 - 2:27-30 from 2020-01-26T21:58:51
A Navi comes to tell Eli of Hashem's Complaints about his family
Ep12 Shmuel 1 - 2:16-21 from 2020-01-22T02:05:08
Contrast between Eli's Sons and Elkanah's Son
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Ep11 Shmuel 1 - 2:10-15 from 2020-01-22T01:58:27
End of Chana's Tefilah, Evil Deeds of Eli's Sons
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Ep10 Deeper Dive - Brachos 31b - Why Shmuel Was Liable To Death Penalty from 2020-01-20T02:20:37
Gemara describes Shmuel's mistake and how Chana begged for his life
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Deeper Dive - Brachos 31b - Why Shmuel Was Liable To Death Penalty from 2020-01-20T02:20:37
Gemara describes Shmuel's mistake and how Chana begged for his life
Ep8 Shmuel 1 - 2:3-6 from 2020-01-16T03:04:59
Chana continues her Shira. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Shmuel 1 - 2:3-6 from 2020-01-16T03:04:59
Chana continues her Shira. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
Introduction To Sefer Shmuel from 2020-01-15T05:15:37
Introduction To Sefer Shmuel: (1) Brief historical context (2) Shmuel’s impact on Klal Yisroel
Ep1 Introduction To Sefer Shmuel from 2020-01-15T05:15:37
Introduction To Sefer Shmuel: (1) Brief historical context (2) Shmuel’s impact on Klal Yisroel
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Shmuel 1 - 1:26-2:2 from 2020-01-15T05:08:33
Chana presents Shmuel to Eli and begins her Tefilla of Thanks. This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
Ep7 Shmuel 1 - 1:26-2:2 from 2020-01-15T05:08:33
Chana presents Shmuel to Eli and begins her Tefilla of Thanks. This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Shmuel 1 - 1:21-25 from 2020-01-14T18:34:36
Chana cares for Shmuel until he is old enough to travel. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
Ep6 Shmuel 1 - 1:21-25 from 2020-01-14T18:34:36
Chana cares for Shmuel until he is old enough to travel. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Shmuel 1 - 1:9-20 from 2020-01-12T01:13:44
Chana davens, Eli mistakes her for a drunk and confronts her. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
Ep5 Shmuel 1 - 1:9-20 from 2020-01-12T01:13:44
Chana davens, Eli mistakes her for a drunk and confronts her. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Deeper Dive - Penina & Chana: Why was Penina punished if her intentions were good ? from 2020-01-10T03:20:38
If Penina provoked Chana with good intentions why did she deserve a punishment?
This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
Ep4 Deeper Dive - Penina & Chana: Why was Penina punished if her intentions were good ? from 2020-01-10T03:20:38
If Penina provoked Chana with good intentions why did she deserve a punishment? This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Shmuel 1 - 1:4-8 from 2020-01-10T03:16:32
We are introduced to Elkana, Chana, Penina and the family dynamic. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
Ep3 Shmuel 1 - 1:4-8 from 2020-01-10T03:16:32
We are introduced to Elkana, Chana, Penina and the family dynamic. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Shmuel 1 - 1:1-3 from 2020-01-09T15:22:02
Introduction to Shmuel’s father Elkana
This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
Ep2 Shmuel 1 - 1:1-3 from 2020-01-09T15:22:02
Introduction to Shmuel’s father Elkana This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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