In Part 3 of Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah: Kohen and Warrior, we continue with the dramatic opening of Shlomo HaMelech’s reign and the final reckoning with the unresolved enemies of Dovid HaMelech. The episode begins with Beniyahu carrying out Shlomo’s command to kill Yoav, the powerful general who had fled to the Mizbeach, and explores the deeper meaning of why Yoav’s downfall was necessary for the kingdom to be stabilized. From there, Beniyahu is elevated to become the new general of the army, taking the place of Yoav as the trusted military arm of Shlomo HaMelech. The episode then turns to Shimi ben Geira, whose earlier rebellion against Dovid now reaches its conclusion when he violates Shlomo’s warning and is executed by Beniyahu. The second half of the episode shifts into one of the most mysterious and legendary parts of Shlomo HaMelech’s story: the search for the Shamir worm, the miraculous creature needed for the building of the Beis HaMikdash. This leads into the astonishing mission of Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah as he captures Ashmedai, the king of the demons for King Shlomo. 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah kills Yoav 12:00 - Beniyahu becomes General of Army 13:13 - Beniyahu kills Shimi Ben Geira 37:40 - Beniyahu and the Shamir Worm 46:38 - Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah Captures Ashmedai

In Yiftach: The Forgiving Judge (Part 3), the episode opens with a recap before delving into Yiftach’s infamous vow—a promise that would become one of the most tragic moments in the Book of Judges. The discussion explores why Yiftach may have made such a vow in the first place. Two different versions of the story are then presented, each offering its own perspective on how the vow played out and the heartbreaking consequences that followed. The narrative also touches on the tradition of the “four days a year,” a national observance connected to the vow’s outcome. The focus then shifts to the later years of Yiftach’s life, including a civil war that erupted within Israel and the role of the High Priest Pinchas in the unfolding drama. The episode examines the tensions between leadership and missed opportunities for reconciliation. Finally, we reach the end of Yiftach’s reign, with reflections on his spiritual legacy and even traditions about his reincarnations. 00:00 - Intro and Recap00:37 - Overview of the Vow03:17 - Why did Yiftach Make a Vow?05:54 - Version One of Yiftach's Story21:19 - Version Two of Yiftach's Story25:40 - The 4 Days a Year29:05 - The Civil War39:13 - Pinchas's Role in Story41:57 - End of Yiftach's Reign and Reincarnations

Yoel Hanavi prophesized during one of the worst (famine and locust) disasters in Jewish History. He lived through the disaster himself and is also the author of the book of Yoel (in the Trei Asar, also known as the Minor Prophets). His book also contains some of the most fascinating prophecies about what the world will be like right before Moshiach comes. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Yaakov's Vision of Future Events 03:09 - A son of Shmuel Hanavi 07:56 - Yoel, the Judge after Shmuel Hanavi 16:40 - Yoel's Teshuvah 18:57 - Yoel's Warning of Locust 29:12 - Yoel's Call for Teshuvah 32:15 - The Start of the Locust 32:47 - Elisha Hanavi and the Famine 40:01 - King Yehoram's Reaction to the Famine

In Yiftach: The Forgiving Judge (Part 2), the story picks up with the elders of Israel urgently begging Yiftach to return and lead them in battle against the Ammonites. Despite their earlier rejection of him, Yiftach agrees—under the condition that he will be made their official leader. After being accepted, he turns to Hashem in heartfelt prayer at Mitzpah, showing his sincerity and spiritual depth before stepping into his new role. Rather than rushing into war, Yiftach first tries diplomacy, sending messages to the king of Amon to explain Israel’s rightful claim to the Land. His response is firm, logical, and deeply rooted in Jewish history and faith. But when negotiations fail, Yiftach leads the nation into battle—and succeeds. Yet at the height of this victory, tragedy strikes: Yiftach makes a devastating oath that casts a dark shadow over his triumph and reveals the painful complexity of leadership during the time of the Judges. 00:00 - Intro and Recap 01:12 - Begging Yiftach to Become Commander 09:02 - Yiftach Agrees to Become Leader of Jewish People 11:07 - Yiftach Prays in Mitzpah 14:22 - Yiftach Tries to Negotiate with Amon 21:02 - Yiftach Defends Jewish Right to Land of Israel 38:44 - Yiftach Goes to War 42:09 - A Tragic Oath

This episode traces the early life of Moshe Rabbeinu, beginning with Pharaoh's decree to drown all newborn boys and Amram’s decision to remarry Yocheved, leading to Moshe’s birth. It follows Moshe as he is adopted by Basya, grows up in the palace, and begins to connect with his enslaved brethren. The episode ends with Moshe’s escape from arrest, his journey to the Kingdom of Kush, and his surprising rise to kingship. 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Drowning the Boys in the Nile 02:17 - Amram Remarries Yocheved 04:23 - Moshe is Born 10:01 - Basya Adopts Moshe 19:43 - Moshe Visits the Enslaved Jews 25:12 - Moshe is Arrested and Escapes 26:47 - Moshe Goes to the Kingdom of Kush 31:50 - Moshe Becomes King What happened to Moshe (Moses) between his escape from Egypt and his return to be the Jewish Leader. Moshe left Egypt at age 12 or 18 and returned at the age of 80? What happened during that time? Moshe used a staff during Egypt and in the desert. Where did it come from? What did it look like? Why did Balaam hate Moshe so much and why was Bilaam so threatened by him? Moshe’s Birth - Drowning in the Nile - Moshe Growing up in the Palace - King of Ethiopia