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Ep1329 Shoftim 10:10-14
Ep1329 Shoftim 10:10-14
May 29, 2026
7:59
Hashem refuses the teshuva of the Nation
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Ep118 Deeper Dive - Part II - Why is the lineage of Malchus Bais Dovid shrouded in impropriety?
Ep118 Deeper Dive - Part II - Why is the lineage of Malchus Bais Dovid shrouded in impropriety?
Jun 28, 2020
14:58
(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 to have a clean pure lineage instead?
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Ep3 Shmuel 1 - 1:4-8
Ep3 Shmuel 1 - 1:4-8
Jan 10, 2020
5:44
We are introduced to Elkana, Chana, Penina and the family dynamic. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Ep119 Shmuel 1 - 16:12-14
Ep119 Shmuel 1 - 16:12-14
Jun 29, 2020
7:42
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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Ep1 Introduction To Sefer Shmuel
Ep1 Introduction To Sefer Shmuel
Jan 15, 2020
8:04
Introduction To Sefer Shmuel: (1) Brief historical context (2) Shmuel’s impact on Klal Yisroel
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Ep117 Deeper Dive - Part I - Why did people think Dovid was a Mamzer?
Ep117 Deeper Dive - Part I - Why did people think Dovid was a Mamzer?
Jun 28, 2020
10:22
(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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Ep115 Shmuel 1 - 16:3-7
Ep115 Shmuel 1 - 16:3-7
Jun 24, 2020
7:39
Upon seeing Eliav, Shmuel believes he is the future king, but Hashem rejects Eliav
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Ep100 Special Shiur by Rav Benzion Schiffenbauer - Why is Amalek different?
Ep100 Special Shiur by Rav Benzion Schiffenbauer - Why is Amalek different?
Jun 11, 2020
9:27
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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Ep392 13:6-10
Ep392 13:6-10
Oct 18, 2021
6:36
Tamar prepares the food for Amnon and brings it to his bedroom while all the servants are sent out
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Ep439 Shmuel 2 - 16:11
Ep439 Shmuel 2 - 16:11
Dec 28, 2021
7:59
Why didn’t Dovid punish Shimi immediately?
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Ep446 Shmuel 2 - 17:2-3
Ep446 Shmuel 2 - 17:2-3
Jan 6, 2022
7:56
Achitofel lays out further details of his plan to pursue Dovid
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Ep450 Shmuel 2 - 17:11-13
Ep450 Shmuel 2 - 17:11-13
Jan 12, 2022
7:52
Chushai offers his own strategy for combating Dovid
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Ep1098 Melachim 2 - 18:25
Ep1098 Melachim 2 - 18:25
Mar 9, 2025
8:44
Ravshakeh argues that Sancheriv is fulfilling G-d’s will
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Ep748 Melachim 1 - 13:8-10
Ep748 Melachim 1 - 13:8-10
Jun 15, 2023
6:35
The Navi refuses Yeravam’s offer and returns on a different path
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Ep1196 Shoftim 1:16
Ep1196 Shoftim 1:16
Sep 17, 2025
7:23
Yisro’s descendants relocate to Yehuda’s territory
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Ep1107 Deeper Dive - Chizkiyahu’s Missed Opportunity for Masiach
Ep1107 Deeper Dive - Chizkiyahu’s Missed Opportunity for Masiach
Mar 21, 2025
14:03
Based on Gemara Sanhedrin 94-95
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Ep1106 Melachim 2 - 19:8-9
Ep1106 Melachim 2 - 19:8-9
Mar 20, 2025
7:25
Sancheriv lifts the siege to suppress another revolt but leaves a parting message…
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Ep1105 Melachim 2 - 19:5-7
Ep1105 Melachim 2 - 19:5-7
Mar 20, 2025
7:53
Yeshaya delivers Hashem’s response and predicts Sancheriv’s demise
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Ep1104 Melachim 2 - 19:3-4
Ep1104 Melachim 2 - 19:3-4
Mar 18, 2025
8:08
Chizkiyah sends messengers to Yeshaya Hanavi
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Ep1103 Melachim 2 - 19:1-2
Ep1103 Melachim 2 - 19:1-2
Mar 17, 2025
7:48
Chizkiyahu’s reaction to Ravshakeh’s message
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Ep1102 Melachim 2 - 18:36-37
Ep1102 Melachim 2 - 18:36-37
Mar 13, 2025
7:19
Chizkiyah commands the people not to respond to Ravshakeh
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Ep1101 Melachim 2 - 18:33-35
Ep1101 Melachim 2 - 18:33-35
Mar 13, 2025
5:50
Sancheriv’s success against prior enemies will result in a similar result for Jerusalem
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Ep1100 Melachim 2 - 18:31-32
Ep1100 Melachim 2 - 18:31-32
Mar 12, 2025
8:17
Ravshakeh presents Sancheriv’s terms of surrender to the people
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Ep1099 Melachim 2 - 18:26-30
Ep1099 Melachim 2 - 18:26-30
Mar 11, 2025
7:36
Ravshakeh scoffs at the request from Chizkiyahu’s representatives to switch to Aramaic so the people won’t understand
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Ep1097 Melachim 2 - 18:23-24
Ep1097 Melachim 2 - 18:23-24
Mar 6, 2025
6:53
Ravshakeh sarcastically offers to provide Chizkiyahu with 2,000 horses if he could even find riders for them
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Ep1096 Melachim 2 - 18:21-22
Ep1096 Melachim 2 - 18:21-22
Mar 5, 2025
7:25
Ravshakeh mocks an alliance with Egypt as well as relying on Hashem to save Jerusalem
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Ep1095 Melachim 2 - 18:19-20
Ep1095 Melachim 2 - 18:19-20
Mar 4, 2025
7:26
Ravshakeh questions Chizkiyahu’s defiance
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Ep750 Melachim 1 - 13:12-14
Ep750 Melachim 1 - 13:12-14
Jun 19, 2023
7:19
The False Prophet chase after the True Prophet to invite him home for a meal
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Ep749 Melachim 1 - 13:11
Ep749 Melachim 1 - 13:11
Jun 18, 2023
7:52
An older “prophet” hears of the wondrous events in Beis El
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Ep747 Melachim 1 - 13:5-7
Ep747 Melachim 1 - 13:5-7
Jun 14, 2023
7:46
After Yeravam is healed he invites the Navi to his home for a meal
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Ep746 Melachim 1 - 13:3-4
Ep746 Melachim 1 - 13:3-4
Jun 13, 2023
8:00
The Navi gives a sign; Yeravam’s hand becomes paralyzed
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Ep745 Melachim 1 - 13:-1-2
Ep745 Melachim 1 - 13:-1-2
Jun 12, 2023
7:46
A Navi approaches Yeravam with a prophecy regarding the punishment that will befall the priests of the Bamos
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Ep1000 Melachim 2 - 10:11-14
Ep1000 Melachim 2 - 10:11-14
Sep 8, 2024
9:59
Yehu continues to capture and kill further members of Achav’s House
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Ep123 Shmuel 1 - 17:8-9
Ep123 Shmuel 1 - 17:8-9
Jul 5, 2020
7:24
Golias challenges Klal Yisroel to send out one warrior to duel with him.
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Ep364 Shmuel 2 - 11:1-2
Ep364 Shmuel 2 - 11:1-2
Aug 11, 2021
7:59
Yoav resumes the battle with Ammon; Dovid remains behind and notices a beautiful woman from his roof
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Ep124 Shmuel 1 - 17:10-12
Ep124 Shmuel 1 - 17:10-12
Jul 7, 2020
6:23
Golias continues his call for a warrior to duel with while Shaul and the people are terrified and afraid
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Ep125 Shmuel 1 - 17:13-16
Ep125 Shmuel 1 - 17:13-16
Jul 8, 2020
6:41
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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Ep126 Shmuel 1 - 17:17-19
Ep126 Shmuel 1 - 17:17-19
Jul 8, 2020
7:08
Yishai instructs Dovid to bring a care package to his older brothers at the battlefront.
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Ep127 Shmuel 1 - 17:20-24
Ep127 Shmuel 1 - 17:20-24
Jul 12, 2020
5:38
As Dovid checks on his brothers at the battlefront, he hears Golias step forward and rant against Israel.
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Ep128 Shmuel 1 - 17:25-26
Ep128 Shmuel 1 - 17:25-26
Jul 12, 2020
7:52
The Jewish soldiers discuss the reward promised by Shaul to the person who kills Golias.
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Ep129 Shmuel 1 - 17:27-31
Ep129 Shmuel 1 - 17:27-31
Jul 14, 2020
7:27
Dovid's older brother Eliav grows angry and accuses him of coming to the battlefield for inappropriate reasons
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Ep130 Shmuel 1 - 17:32-35
Ep130 Shmuel 1 - 17:32-35
Jul 15, 2020
7:58
Dovid tells Shaul of his successful battles against a lion and bear.
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Ep131 Shmuel 1 - 17:36-38
Ep131 Shmuel 1 - 17:36-38
Jul 16, 2020
7:35
Dovid convinces Shaul to let him fight Golias; Shaul dresses Dovid in his own armor
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Ep132 Shmuel 1 - 17:39-42
Ep132 Shmuel 1 - 17:39-42
Jul 16, 2020
7:04
As Dovid approaches Golias without armor and proper weapons Golias mocks Dovid
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Ep133 Shmuel 1 - 17:43-46
Ep133 Shmuel 1 - 17:43-46
Jul 19, 2020
7:22
Golias and Dovid trade threats on the battlefield.
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Ep134 Shmuel 1 - 17:47-49
Ep134 Shmuel 1 - 17:47-49
Jul 21, 2020
7:39
As Golias charges towards Dovid, Dovid slings a stone that hits Golias in the forehead.
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Ep135 Shmuel 1 - 17:50-53
Ep135 Shmuel 1 - 17:50-53
Jul 22, 2020
7:14
After Dovid kills Golias and decapitates him, the Pelishtim flee in a panic
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Ep136 Shmuel 1 - 17:54-58
Ep136 Shmuel 1 - 17:54-58
Jul 23, 2020
7:12
Dovid displays Golias's head and sword to spread the miracle; Shaul inquires into Dovid's background
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Ep137 Deeper Dive - Did Shaul Not Know Dovid At This Point? ( The מואבי ולא מואבית Argument)
Ep137 Deeper Dive - Did Shaul Not Know Dovid At This Point? ( The מואבי ולא מואבית Argument)
Jul 23, 2020
14:18
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, was allowed to marry Boaz.
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Ep138 Shmuel 1 - 18:1-5
Ep138 Shmuel 1 - 18:1-5
Aug 2, 2020
7:12
Yonasan and Dovid become best friends
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Ep139 Shmuel 1 - 18:6-7
Ep139 Shmuel 1 - 18:6-7
Aug 4, 2020
7:37
Upon the army's return, the women praise Shaul for slaying thousands and Dovid for tens of thousands
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Ep140 Shmuel 1 - 18:8-9
Ep140 Shmuel 1 - 18:8-9
Aug 4, 2020
7:01
Understanding Saul's jealousy of Dovid
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Ep141 Shmuel 1 - 18:10-14
Ep141 Shmuel 1 - 18:10-14
Aug 6, 2020
7:19
After Shaul unsuccessfully tries to kill Dovid twice with a spear, he has Dovid removed from his presence.
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Ep142 Shmuel 1 - 18:15-17
Ep142 Shmuel 1 - 18:15-17
Aug 6, 2020
8:27
Shaul offers his older daughter Meirav in marriage to Dovid if he can prove himself in battle.
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Ep143 Shmuel 1 - 18:18-22
Ep143 Shmuel 1 - 18:18-22
Aug 10, 2020
7:55
After Dovid's marriage to Meirav falls through, Shaul offers his younger daughter Michal instead
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Ep144 Shmuel 1 - 18:23-27
Ep144 Shmuel 1 - 18:23-27
Aug 11, 2020
7:15
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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Ep145 Deeper Dive- Was Dovid really married to sisters, and how could Shaul give them to other men?
Ep145 Deeper Dive- Was Dovid really married to sisters, and how could Shaul give them to other men?
Aug 11, 2020
12:49
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 to both of them, how could Shaul have given them to other men?
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Ep146 Shmuel 1 - 18:28-30
Ep146 Shmuel 1 - 18:28-30
Aug 13, 2020
6:39
Dovid's continued success increases his reputation but also increases Shaul's fear and hatred of him
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Ep147 Shmuel 1 - 19:1-3
Ep147 Shmuel 1 - 19:1-3
Aug 13, 2020
7:48
After Shaul fails to turn Yonasan against Dovid, Yonasan devises a plan to help Dovid
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Ep148 Shmuel 1 - 19:4-6
Ep148 Shmuel 1 - 19:4-6
Aug 16, 2020
7:35
Yehonosan's puts his plan into action and Shaul swears he will not kill Dovid.
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Ep149 Shmuel 1 - 19:7-12
Ep149 Shmuel 1 - 19:7-12
Aug 17, 2020
6:59
After Dovid returns to serving Shaul, Shaul once again tries to kill him; Michal helps Dovid escape at night
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Ep150 Shmuel 1 - 19:13-17
Ep150 Shmuel 1 - 19:13-17
Aug 18, 2020
7:54
Michal covers Dovid's escape by placing a mannequin in Dovid's bed; Shaul discovers her betrayal
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Ep151 Shmuel 1 - 19:18-20
Ep151 Shmuel 1 - 19:18-20
Aug 20, 2020
7:55
Dovid flees to Shmuel where they spend the night uncovering a hidden secret
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Ep152 Shmuel 1 - 19:21-24
Ep152 Shmuel 1 - 19:21-24
Aug 20, 2020
7:54
After his messengers fail to arrest Dovid, Shaul travels there to do it himself
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Ep153 Shmuel 1 - 20:1-4
Ep153 Shmuel 1 - 20:1-4
Aug 21, 2020
7:30
Dovid tells Yonasan that Shaul is still trying to kill him but Yonasan finds it hard to believe
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Ep154 Shmuel 1 - 20:5-6
Ep154 Shmuel 1 - 20:5-6
Aug 24, 2020
8:01
Dovid explains the first part of his plan to Yonasan
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Ep155 Shmuel 1 - 20:7-10
Ep155 Shmuel 1 - 20:7-10
Aug 25, 2020
7:58
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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Ep156 Shmuel 1 - 20:11-13
Ep156 Shmuel 1 - 20:11-13
Aug 26, 2020
6:06
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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Ep157 Shmuel 1 - 20:14-15
Ep157 Shmuel 1 - 20:14-15
Aug 27, 2020
7:06
Yonasan makes several requests from Dovid the specifics of which are debated by the meforshim
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Ep158 Shmuel 1 - 20:16-18
Ep158 Shmuel 1 - 20:16-18
Aug 27, 2020
8:21
Yonasan makes a bris with Dovid's household and then makes Dovid swear again to uphold the covenant.
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Ep159 Shmuel 1 - 20:19-22
Ep159 Shmuel 1 - 20:19-22
Aug 30, 2020
8:04
Yonasan lays out a plan of shooting arrows to secretly communicate the results of the test to Dovid
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Ep160 Shmuel 1 - 20:23-26
Ep160 Shmuel 1 - 20:23-26
Aug 31, 2020
7:11
Shaul excuses Dovid's absence on the first Rosh Chodesh feast as merely a coincidence due to Dovid being Tamei.
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Ep161 Shmuel 1 - 20:27-29
Ep161 Shmuel 1 - 20:27-29
Sep 2, 2020
7:59
When Shaul inquires about Dovid's continued absence Yonasan tells how he gave Dovid leave to attend a family feast
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Ep162 Shmuel 1 - 20:30
Ep162 Shmuel 1 - 20:30
Sep 3, 2020
7:37
Shaul gets angry at Yonasan's actions on behalf of Dovid and insults Yonasan and his mother
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Ep163 Shmuel 1 - 20:31-33
Ep163 Shmuel 1 - 20:31-33
Sep 3, 2020
7:19
When Yonasan rebukes Shaul for hunting Dovid without cause, Shaul attempts to throw his spear at Yonasan
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Ep164 Shmuel 1 - 20:34-36
Ep164 Shmuel 1 - 20:34-36
Sep 7, 2020
8:00
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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Ep165 Shmuel 1 - 20:37-41
Ep165 Shmuel 1 - 20:37-41
Sep 8, 2020
7:37
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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Ep166 Shmuel 1 - 20:42-21:3
Ep166 Shmuel 1 - 20:42-21:3
Sep 9, 2020
7:51
Dovid goes to Nov and tells Achimelech the kohen gadol that he is on a secret mission for Shaul
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Ep167 Shmuel 1 - 21:4-5
Ep167 Shmuel 1 - 21:4-5
Sep 10, 2020
8:32
Dovid requests some food to eat; Achimelech replies he only has holy bread available
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Ep168 Shmuel 1 - 21:6-7
Ep168 Shmuel 1 - 21:6-7
Sep 11, 2020
7:59
Dovid assures Achimelech his men are tahor and they will maintain the sanctity of the bread as well
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Ep169 Shmuel 1 - 21:8 - Deeper Dive - An Introduction to Doeg HaEdomi
Ep169 Shmuel 1 - 21:8 - Deeper Dive - An Introduction to Doeg HaEdomi
Sep 13, 2020
9:28
We discuss the personality of Doeg and why he is mentioned now when it seems irrelevant to the Pesukim.
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Ep170 Shmuel 1 - 21:9-10
Ep170 Shmuel 1 - 21:9-10
Sep 14, 2020
7:59
Dovid comandeers the sword of Golias, which he had previously delivered to the Mishkan, to use in his defense.
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Ep171 Shmuel 1 - 21:11-12
Ep171 Shmuel 1 - 21:11-12
Sep 15, 2020
7:36
Dovid escapes to the Pelishti city of Gas where the king's servants recognize him and want to kill him
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Ep172 Shmuel 1 - 21:13-16
Ep172 Shmuel 1 - 21:13-16
Sep 17, 2020
7:47
Dovid successfully escapes the threat from Achish's court by carrying on like an insane person
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Ep173 Shmuel 1 - 22:1-4
Ep173 Shmuel 1 - 22:1-4
Sep 18, 2020
7:51
Dovid's family joins him in Moav but the king of Moav betrays him
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Ep174 Shmuel 1 - 22:5-6
Ep174 Shmuel 1 - 22:5-6
Sep 22, 2020
7:23
Gad tells Dovid to return to the Land of Yehuda; Shaul hears of Dovid's increasing following
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Ep458 Shmuel 2 - 18:3-4
Ep458 Shmuel 2 - 18:3-4
Jan 25, 2022
6:16
Dovid’s soldiers convinced him to stay behind
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Ep390 Shmuel 2 - 13:2-4
Ep390 Shmuel 2 - 13:2-4
Oct 13, 2021
7:29
Amnon's becomes lovesick over his desire for Tamar
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Ep391 Shmuel 2 - 13:5-6
Ep391 Shmuel 2 - 13:5-6
Oct 14, 2021
7:49
Yonadav devises a plot to get Amnon alone with Tamar
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Ep393 13:11-13
Ep393 13:11-13
Oct 18, 2021
7:43
After Amnon grabs Tamar, she pleads with him to consider the repercussions of his actions
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Ep394 13:14-15
Ep394 13:14-15
Oct 19, 2021
7:59
After Amnon sins, he immediately develops an intense hatred for Tamar
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Ep432 Shmuel 2 - 15:31-34
Ep432 Shmuel 2 - 15:31-34
Dec 19, 2021
7:21
Dovid is concerned that Achitofel is advising Avshalom
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Ep433 Deeper Dive - Dovid considers worshiping idols??!!
Ep433 Deeper Dive - Dovid considers worshiping idols??!!
Dec 20, 2021
10:07
Gemara Sanhedrin 107 on 15:32
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Ep434 Shmuel 2 - 15:35-16:2
Ep434 Shmuel 2 - 15:35-16:2
Dec 21, 2021
7:26
Chushai returns to the city while Tziva approaches with provisions
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Ep435 Shmuel 2 - 16:3-4
Ep435 Shmuel 2 - 16:3-4
Dec 22, 2021
7:53
Tziva slanders Mefiboshes to Dovid
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Ep436 Shmuel 2 - 16:5-7
Ep436 Shmuel 2 - 16:5-7
Dec 24, 2021
7:38
Shimei cursesDovid and assaults with stones
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Ep437 Shmuel 2 16:8-9
Ep437 Shmuel 2 16:8-9
Dec 26, 2021
7:51
Avishai requests permission to execute Shimi
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Ep438 Shmuel 2 - 16:10
Ep438 Shmuel 2 - 16:10
Dec 28, 2021
5:11
Dovid urges Avishai to leave Shimi alone
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Ep440 Shmuel 2 - 16:12-14
Ep440 Shmuel 2 - 16:12-14
Dec 29, 2021
7:51
Shimi continues harassing Dovid until he reaches Bachurim
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Ep441 Shmuel 2 16:15-18
Ep441 Shmuel 2 16:15-18
Dec 30, 2021
7:19
Avshalom enters Jerusalem with Achitofel and is greeted by Chushai