Lenny Goldberg's Tanach Classes

Why Do We Fast on Zom Gedalia

lenny goldberg — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:36:07 GMT

What was the big tragedy?

Judges ch.1 v 22-27 Bet El is Conquered, but Tribes Fail to Disinherit

lenny goldberg — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:47:00 GMT

The tribe of Yosef conquers Bet El, but the rest of the tribes fail to dispossess the Canaanites from their portion

Judges ch1 v.16-21 Yehuda Continues to Battle for their Portion

lenny goldberg — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:35:00 GMT

The Kenites join Yehuda, Yehuda conquers Tzfat and captures Gaza

Summing up the chapter and the Book of Shmuel

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:24:05 GMT

We solve the mystery - what was the cause of the harsh punishment? Why did it all end up on the Temple Mount? What do we learn from the discrepancies in Chronicles on Shmuel in this episode?

Shmuel 2 ch.24 v.11-25 The Plague Hits

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:21:34 GMT

A destructive angel kills 70,000 people, and then threatens Jerusalem. David buys the threshing floor on the Temple Mount to halt the plague.

Shmuel 2 ch.24 v.4-10 Yoav Carries Out the Census

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:58:48 GMT

Under King David's orders, Yoav makes the rounds to count the nation

Shmuel 2 ch.24 v.1-3 King David is "Moved" to take a Census

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:55:25 GMT

Due to a sin not explained explicitly in the text, David orders Yoav to take a census of the Jewish people in his kingdom

Shmuel 2 ch. 23 v.24-39 King David's Warriors Part 3

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:51:29 GMT

We finish off the list of King David's 36 warriors

Shmuel 2 ch.23 v.12-24 David's Warriors Part 2

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:23:23 GMT

We continuing unveiling more of King David's warrirors

Shmuel 2 ch.23 David's Top Three Warriors

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:19:26 GMT

David's prophesy followed by a list of his top three warrirors - HaAdino HaEzni, Elazar ben Dodo, Shama....

Shmuel 2 ch.22 v.29-51 David's Song

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:45:52 GMT

We analyze the final section of David's song

Shmuel 2 ch.22 v.17-29 David's Song Continued

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:34:16 GMT

We continue learning King David's song, which can be divided into sections.

Shmuel 2 ch 22 v.1-16 David's Song of Praise

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:31:15 GMT

David reflects on his life and writes this song of praise to Hashem. How is this song different than Psalms 18?

Shmuel 2 ch. 21 v.15-22 David vs the Four Giants

lenny goldberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:29:43 GMT

David and his men battle with Philistine giants, descendants of Orpah.

Shmuel 2 ch.21 v.10-14 David Gives Saul a Proper Burial

lenny goldberg — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:28:20 GMT

After the Givonites force King David to hang 7 of Saul's descendants, Rizpa the daughter of Aya, Saul's concubine, stays with the hanged corpses for six months to shoo away the birds and beasts from devouring the bodies.

Shmuel 2 ch.21 v.7-10 The Heroics of Ritzpa bat Aya

lenny goldberg — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:27:05 GMT

After the Givonites force King David to hang 7 of Saul's descendants, Rizppa the daughter of Aya, Saul's concubine, stays with the hanged corpses for six months to shoo away the birds and beasts from devouring the bodies.

Shmue 2 ch 21 v.1-6 David, Saul and the Givonites

lenny goldberg — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:25:15 GMT

After three years of famine, it is revealed to King David that the cause of the drought is Saul's wiping out of the Gibeonites.

Shmuel 2 ch.20 v.21-25 Yoav Shuts Down the Revolt

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:37:16 GMT

Yoav and a wise woman of the city have a conversation, and she uses her wisdom to convince the city to hand over Sheva ben Bichrti - his head is cut off and sent over the wall.

Shmuel 2 ch.20 v.11-21 Yoav Traps Sheva ben Bichri

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:36:05 GMT

With the chase on, Sheva ben Bichri fortifies himself in the walled city of Avel, and Yoav and his men lay a siege on the city

Shmuel 2 ch.20 v.6-10 The Murder of Amasa ben Yeter

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:34:53 GMT

Yoav murders Amasa ben Yeter on his way to chase down Shev ben Bichri

Shmuel 2 ch.20 v.1-5 The Rebellion of Sheva ben Bichri

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:33:25 GMT

Tension amongst the tribes culminates in the revolt of Sheva ben Bichri from the tribe of Benjamin

Shmuel 2 ch.19 v.41-44 The Tribes Fight Over David

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:51:10 GMT

The tribe of Yehuda and the rest of the tribes argue with each other concerning who will escort David back to Jerusalem. This plants the seeds for yet another civil war.

Shmuel 2 ch.19 v.32-40 David and Barziali

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:49:23 GMT

David wants to return kindness to Barzilai from Gilad, who took care of David when he fled Jerusalem to the east bank

Shmuel 2 ch.19 v25-31 David Rules on Mifeboshet

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:41:34 GMT

After hearing Mifeboshet's side, David rules that he and Ziva divide the estate in half.

Shmuel 2 ch.19 v.17-24 David Forgives Shimi ben Gera

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:36:26 GMT

As David crosses the Jordan, Shimi greets him and begs for forgiveness. David has to calm down Avishai who wants to kill Shimi....

Shmuel 2 ch.19 v10-16 David Crosses the Jordan

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:34:51 GMT

With the civil war over and Avshalom dead, David has to reinstate his kingdom. The tribes show their allegiance to him

Shmuel 2 ch19 v1-9 David Laments, Yoav's Rebuke

lenny goldberg — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:31:54 GMT

Upon hearing about the death of his son, David cries uncontrollably, until he is harshly rebuked by Yoav.

Shmuel 2 ch.18 v.17-32 David Gets the News of Avshalom's Death

lenny goldberg — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:48:20 GMT

Avshalom is buried in the forest of Effraim, and Yoav sends Achimaatz and the Kushite to bring the tidings of the war to King David

Shmuel 2 ch.18 v.7-16 The Bizarre Death of Avshalom

lenny goldberg — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:46:46 GMT

The civil war is over quickly. Avshalom riding his mule, gets his hair stuck in a tree, and is hanging there... easy pickin's for Yoav to finish off... Like picking the fruit from the tree...

Shmuel 2 ch.18 v1-6 David Prepares for War

lenny goldberg — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:45:55 GMT

David organizes his men for battle against Avshalom's army.

Shmuel 2 ch.17 v.22-29 Achitopel Kills Himself

lenny goldberg — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:44:48 GMT

Achitopel commits suicide, David is greeted by friends, Avshalom appoints Amasa ben Yeter over his army

Shmuel 2 ch 17 v.14-22 Relaying Chushai's Message to David

lenny goldberg — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:43:35 GMT

After Avshalom accepts Chushai's advice, he relays the message to the priests, who in turn deliver the message to their sons via a woman servant.

Shmuel 2 ch.17 v.8-14 Chushai's Advice

lenny goldberg — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:42:27 GMT

Chushai the Arkite frustrates the advice of Achitopel with a brilliant speech

Shmuel 2 ch.17 v.1-7 Achitopel's Advice

lenny goldberg — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:41:02 GMT

Achitopel gives Avshalom the war strategy to defeat David, but Avhsalom wants another opinion

Shmuel 2 ch.16 v.13-23 Hushai, Avshalom and Achitopel

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:19:22 GMT

Hushai convinces Avshalom that he is allied to him. Achitopel gives Avshalom the advice to sleep with his father's concubines.

Shmuel 2 ch.16 v.8-12 David Restrains Avishai from Killing Shimi

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:17:44 GMT

David has to convince Avishai ben Zruya not to kill Shimi ben Gera who is cursing David.

Shmuel 2 ch.16 v1-8 David Runs into Ziva and Shimi ben Gera

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:16:04 GMT

While fleeing Jerusalem, David is met by Ziva who is bearing food, drink and transportation. Afterwards, Shimi ben Gera curses David and his men.

Shmuel 2 ch.15 v24-34 David Organizes a Team to Defeat Avshalom

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:21:27 GMT

While on the run, David sets up a spy ring, employing the priests and their sons, along with Hushai the Arkite

Shmuel 2 ch. 15 v.14-27 David Flees Jerusalem

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:15:35 GMT

Fearing that Avshalom will wipe out the city, David flees Jerusalem and is joined by many of his loyal servants

Shmuel 2 ch.15 v.7-14 Avshalom's Rebellion Gains Momentum

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:14:13 GMT

Avshalom leaves for Hebron and successfully plans the insurrection wit Achitopel coming aboard

Shmuel 2 ch15 v.1-6 Avshalom Plans the Rebellion

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:13:01 GMT

Avshalom puts together an entourage, sits at the gate and slowly wins over the people

Shmuel 2 ch.14 v.22-23 Avshalom Reunites with King David

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:39:21 GMT

Avshalom 'convinces' Yoav to set up a meeting with him and King David

Shmuel 2 ch.14 v.11-21 The Woman if Tekoa Reveals Her Mission

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:37:47 GMT

The wise woman of Tekoa explains to David that her story was a parable, and that Yoav sent her

Shmuel 2 ch 14 v1-11 The Wise Woman of Tekoa

lenny goldberg — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:36:02 GMT

Yoav sends a wise woman to king David to tell a story that will convince David that he should forgive his son Avshalom, and bring him back home

Shmuel 2 v.28-39 Avshalom Murders Amnon

lenny goldberg — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:53:25 GMT

Avshalom invites Amnon to a sheep shearing party and murders Amnon by surprise. Avshalom flees to his grandfather in the land of Geshur

Shmuel 2 ch.13 v.20-27 David's Reaction, Avshalom's Scheme

lenny goldberg — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:52:10 GMT

Following the assault and rape of Tamar, David is upset and Avshalom hatches his plan to kill Amnon

Shmuel 2 ch.13 v.11-19 Amnon Violates Tamar

lenny goldberg — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:29:08 GMT

After luring Tamar into his bedroom, Amnon rapes her and throws out a distraught Tamar from his house

Shmuel 2 ch.13 v1-10 Amnon and Tamar

lenny goldberg — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:27:58 GMT

Amnon loves Tamar, and gets advice from his cousin Yonadav how to be with her.

Shmuel 2 ch.12 v.27-30 Purity of Arms?

lenny goldberg — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:27:02 GMT

Learning Jewish war ethics from King David's war against Amon

Shmuel 2 ch.12 v.13-25 David Prays for His Sick Child

lenny goldberg — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:25:30 GMT

As punishment for his sin, David's son with Bat Sheva is stricken with a grave illness, and David prays and fasts for his recovery

Shmuel 2 ch.12 v.13-16 David Confesses

lenny goldberg — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:23:56 GMT

After being accused of being the rich man in the parable, David owns up to it, saying, 'I have sinned to the Lord'...

Shmuel 2 v.1-12 The Prophet Rebukes David

lenny goldberg — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:22:34 GMT

Nathan the prophet rebukes David with the parable of the ewe lamb

More on the Bat Sheva Episode

lenny goldberg — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:54:28 GMT

We delve into the Talmud and other sources regarding this story

Shmuel 2 ch.11 v.9-26 The Cover-Up

lenny goldberg — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:52:41 GMT

Now that Bat Sheva is pregnant, David has to scheme to cover up the scandal. He sends Uriyah out to his death

Shmuel 2 ch.11 v.1-8 David and Bat Sheva - the Scandal

lenny goldberg — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:51:30 GMT

David stumbles in sin with Bat Sheva and the plot thickens after that.

Shmuel 2 ch.10 v5-19 Does Goes to War with Amon

lenny goldberg — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:50:17 GMT

The war with Amon escalates into a two front war with Aram and Amon

Shmuel 2 ch.10 v.1-4 King David's "Chesed" to the King of Amon

lenny goldberg — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:48:58 GMT

David wants to repay a favor, but it quickly backfires...

Shmuel 2 ch 9 v10-13 David, Mifeboshet and Tziva

lenny goldberg — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:47:42 GMT

Something deeper is going on between these three....

Shmuel 2 ch.9 v1-9 David Does Chesed For the House of Saul

lenny goldberg — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:46:13 GMT

David wants to return the chesed that his friend Yonatan did for him, and to fulfill the oath they made together

Shmuel 2 ch.8 v.14-18 King David's Administration

lenny goldberg — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:27:04 GMT

After telling us that David ruled the nation justly, scripture outlines his ministers and associates

Shmuel 2 ch 8 v.5-13 David's Wars vs. Aram and Edom

lenny goldberg — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:25:39 GMT

In these wars, King David takes the plunder of the enemy, collecting it for the Holy Temple

Shmuel 2 ch 8 v.1-5 The Wars of David

lenny goldberg — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:24:43 GMT

King David expands the borders of his kingdom

Shmuel 2 ch.7 Why Does the Monarchy Stem from David?

lenny goldberg — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:23:16 GMT

Addressing the question: why does the monarchy have to be decided by heredity?

Shmuel 2 ch7 v.18-29 David's Prayer of Gratitude

lenny goldberg — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:22:27 GMT

Upon hearing the prophesy that from him will emanate the monarchy, David offers a prayer of gratitude to Hashem

Shmuel 2 ch 7 v.8-17 Why Didn't David Build the Temple?

lenny goldberg — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:20:07 GMT

David is rejected from building the Temple. Did he do something wrong? We bust some myths in this class

Shmuel 2 ch 7 v 1-8 David Wants to Build the Temple

lenny goldberg — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:18:10 GMT

David thinks it's time to move the arc from the tent, and build the Holy Temple

Shmuel 2 ch.6 v.14-23 David Dances, Michal Fumes

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:28:00 GMT

As David is dancing with great fervor as he escorts the arc, his wife Michal doesn't approve

Shmuel 2 ch. 6 v.8-13 King David Brings the Arc for a Second Time

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:26:35 GMT

David does the 'tikun' and successfully brings the arc to the City of David

Shmuel 2 ch.6 v.1-7 David (tries) to Bring the Arc to Jerusalem

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:25:02 GMT

After conquering Jerusalem, David tries to bring the arc there, but tragedy strikes. We take a deep dive into the importance of the arc

Shmuel 2 ch.5 v17-25 David vs. the Philistines

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:23:57 GMT

David fights two huge wars against the Philistines and passes a huge test

Shmuel 2 ch.5 v.9-16 David's Kingdom is Established

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:22:37 GMT

After conquering Jerusalem, David's kingdom expands and he gains recognition among the nations. He takes additional wives and children

Shmuel 2 ch.5 v.5-9 David Conquers Jerusalem

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:21:17 GMT

As his first act as King of Israel, David conquers Jerusalem from the Yevusites

Shmuel 2 ch.5 v1-5 David Becomes Undisputed King of Israel

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:18:21 GMT

The tribes come to Hebron to crown David as their king

Shmuel 2 ch.4 v 8-12 David Puts Ishboshet's Assassins to Death

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:16:51 GMT

Rachav and Baana run to David with Ishboshet's head thinking it's good news, but it turns out to be bad news for them....

Shmuel 2 ch.4 v.1-7 Ishboshet is Assassinated

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:15:29 GMT

Two men from the tribe of Binyamin murder Ishboshet while he is sleeping.

Shmuel 2 ch.3 v31-38 David Laments the Death of Avner

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:28:32 GMT

After Yoav kills Avner, David mourns excessively to sbow the people he was not partner to the assassination

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.28-30 David Curses Yoav

lenny goldberg — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:21:41 GMT

David lays a heavy curse upon Yoav for killing Avner.

Shmuel 2 ch3 v.25-27 Yoav Assassinates Avner

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:17:55 GMT

Yoav deceivingly murders an unsuspecting Avner. We examine several midrashim which elaborate on this event

Shmuel 2 ch3 v.22-25 Avner Departs Hebron, Yoav Enters....

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:15:38 GMT

After their meeting to unite the kingdom, David sends Avner back, but Yoav shows up...

Shmuel 2 ch.3 v.15-21 Avner Brings the Tribes to David

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:09:43 GMT

After lobbying for David amongst the tribes, Avner makes the trip to Hebron DC (David's Capital).

Shmuel 2 ch.3 v.10-14 David's Condition - Return Michal!

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:05:49 GMT

Avner agrees to bring the kingdom over to David, but David has a condition...

Shmuel 2 ch.3 v.5-10 Avner and Ishboshet Quarrel

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:59:15 GMT

Avner is furious when Ishboshet accuses him of being intimate with Saul's concubine.

Shmuel 2 ch.3 v.1-4 King David's Family in Hebron

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:53:42 GMT

David settles in Hebron and scripture relates who his wives and sons were. Why did so many of them go off the 'derech'?

Shmuel 2 ch.2 v.18-32 Shock at Asael's Death

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:19:22 GMT

After Avner kills Asael, his brothers Yoav and Avishai want revenge

Shmuel 2 ch.2 v.17-23 More Bloodshed - Avner kills Asael

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:17:32 GMT

With Asael chasing him, Avner kills him with the back end of his spear

Shmuel 2 v12-16 Battle of the Heavyweights: Yoav vs Avner

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:12:31 GMT

As Avner crowns Ishboshet king, Yoav and his men meet with him at the pools of Givon

Shmuel 2 ch.2 v.8-11 Avner Crowns Ishboshet Over Israel

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:08:20 GMT

Avner ben Nir isn't giving up the kingdom to David so fast....

Shmuel 2 ch.2 v.1-7 David is Anointed King of Hebron

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:06:28 GMT

David and his men leave the underground and move to Hebron, and David is anointed king by the elders of Hebron

Shmuel 2 ch.1 v.17-27 "How the Mighty Have Fallen"

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:28 GMT

David laments the fall of the Jewish army, Saul and Yonatan

Shmuel 2 ch.1 v.9-16 David Interrogates the Amalekite

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:58:54 GMT

After the Amalekite gives his version of events, David grills him and kills him

Shmuel 2 v.1-9 An Amalekite Informs David of Saul's Death

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:57:37 GMT

While in Ziklag, an Amalekite brings the bad tidings about the fall of the Jewish army

Shmuel 1 ch31 v.5-14 King Saul's Body Hung from the Walls of Beit Shan

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:29:45 GMT

The Philistines abuse Saul's body, the residents of Yavesh Gilad come to rescue it.

Shmuel 1 ch.31 v.1-4 Philistines Rout the Israeli Army

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:28:14 GMT

In a battle on Mt. Gilboa, the Israelis flee the Philisitines as Saul and his sons fight to the death. Saul falls on his sword.

Shmuel 1 ch.30 v.17-32 David's Men Fight Over the Spoil

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:26:48 GMT

After defeating Amalek, David's fighters don't want to share the plunder with those who remained behind

Shmuel 1 ch.30 v.8-16 David Chases Down Amalek

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:25:25 GMT

David and his 600 men on a mad chase to overtake Amalek and save their families

Shmuel 1 ch,30 v.1-7 David's Camp of Ziklag is Burnt Down

lenny goldberg — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:23:47 GMT

The Amalekites burn down Ziklag and take the women and children captive

Shmuel 1 ch. 29 David on the Side of the Enemy?

lenny goldberg — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:40:46 GMT

What was David thinking when he suited up for war in the Philistine army in their war against the Jews?

Shmuel 1 ch.28 v.20-25 The Baalat Ov Episode Come to an End

lenny goldberg — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:38:41 GMT

Saul recovers, eats, and goes on his way, praised by the sages for accepting his fate

Shmuel ch.28 Do You Believe in Magic?

lenny goldberg — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:37:38 GMT

Jewish teachings regarding necromancy and other black magic

Shmuel 1 ch.28 v.14-19 Shmuel Delivers the Bad News

lenny goldberg — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:36:14 GMT

Shmuel 1 ch.28 v.7-13 Saul and the Baalat Ov

lenny goldberg — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:33:54 GMT

A desperate Saul turns to the Baalat Ov to perform a seance in order to bring up the spirit of Shmuel the prophet

Shmuel 1 ch.28 v.1-6 Philistines Ready for War; Saul Desperate for Answers

lenny goldberg — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:31:52 GMT

As the Philistines mobilize for war, King Saul is inquiring of the prophets to find out what to do, and gets no answers

Shmuel 1 ch. 27 v.8-12 David Raids the Neighbors, Lies to Achish

lenny goldberg — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:29:57 GMT

While at Ziklag, DAvid and his men raid the Negev, kill the inhabitants, and bring the spoil to Achish

Shmuel 1 ch.27 v.1-7 David Flees to Philistine Territory

lenny goldberg — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:28:50 GMT

David leaves the land of Israel for the land of the Philistines and makes a pact with Achish king of Gat

Shmuel 1 ch.26 v.18-25 David and Saul's Last Conversation

lenny goldberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:52:23 GMT

David rebukes Saul from afar. Saul is remorseful, but David doesn't trust him

Shmuel 1 ch.26 v.13-17 David Calls Out Avner Ben Ner

lenny goldberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:50:37 GMT

After taking Saul's spear and water and crossing to the other side, David rebukes Saul's military leader - Avner

Shmuel 1 ch.26 v.9-12 David Takes King Saul's Spear and Water

lenny goldberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:48:57 GMT

While the entire camp is asleep, David and Avishai descend to the camp and take Saul's spear and water vessel. Why?

Shmuel 1 ch.16 v.1-8 David Sneaks Into Saul's Camp

lenny goldberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:45:46 GMT

David and Avishai make the daring move into King Saul's well-protected army camp

Shmuel 1 ch.25 v44-45 How Could Saul Give Michal to Another Man?

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:03:13 GMT

At the end of the chapter, Saul marries off Michal to Paltiel ben Lysh. Isn't Michal married to David? How can David take her back as his wife?

Shmuel 1 ch25 v.36-44 Naval Turns to Stone, David Proposes to Avigail

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:59 GMT

After hearing what happened, Naval goes into a coma before dying. David proposes to Avigail and marries her

Shmuel 1 ch.25 v.32-36 David Heeds Avigails Advice

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:05 GMT

Shmuel 1 ch.25 v.23-31 Avigail's Epic Speech

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:58:31 GMT

Avigail intercepts David and tries to convince him not to wipe out Naval's household

Shmuel 1 ch.25 v.15-22 Avigail to the Rescue

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:57:11 GMT

After getting word of what happened between Naval and David's men, Avigail springs into action to save the situation

Shmuel 1 ch25 v.9-14 Naval's Refusal, David's Explosion

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:55:56 GMT

David takes his men to wipe out Naval and his household

Shmuel 1 ch.25 v.1-8 David "Asks" Naval for Food

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:54:17 GMT

While Naval is having a sheep shearing festival, David takes the opportunity to send his men to bring food

Shmuel 1 ch.24 v.12-24 David Rebukes Saul; Saul Confesses

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:09:01 GMT

David lets Saul know he could have killed him. Saul admits his guilt and breaks down

Shmuel 1 ch.24 v.7-11 David Emerges from the Cave

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:07:48 GMT

David emerges from the cave to rebuke Saul

Shmuel 1 ch.24 v.1-6 David Cuts Saul's Robe

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:06:40 GMT

Instead of killing Saul, David cuts his garment

Shmuel 1 ch.23 v.21-28 David is Trapped in Midbar Zif

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:04:57 GMT

The Zifites inform on David and King Saul gives chase. David is trapped and only a miracle can save him

Shmuel 1 ch.23 v.14-21 The Zifim Inform on David

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:03:16 GMT

While in the Judea desert, Yonatan visits David and the Zifim 'shtinker' to the authorities on David's whereabouts

Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.7-13 David is Trapped

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:02:05 GMT

After rescuing the city, David is trapped. Will the residents of Kieela turn him over to King Saul?

Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.1-6 David Comes to the Rescue of the City of Kieela

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:31 GMT

The residents of the Jewish city need help from the looting Philistines

Shmuel 1 Ch.22 v.10-24 Massacre in Nov - Saul Murders the Priests

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:24:49 GMT

King Saul rules that the priests in Nov collaborated with David and puts them to death

Shmuel 1 Ch.22 v.6-10 Doeg Snitches on the Priests

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:23:31 GMT

After King Saul's lament, Doeg reveals what he saw in Nov between David and the High Priest Achimelech

Shmuel 1 Ch.22 v.1-5 David is Joined by Malcontents

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:22:28 GMT

400 men of dubious character join David in the Judean desert

Shmuel Ch.21 v.10-14 David Flees to the King of Gat

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:21:14 GMT

David departs Nov and arrives in the Philsitine city of Gat, ruled by King Achish

Shmuel 1 Ch.21 v.1-9 David Runs to the City Priests

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:20:07 GMT

David seeks help from the High Priest of Nov

Shmue 1 Ch.20 v.24-42 Yonatan Warns David of the Danger

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:09:51 GMT

After getting scolded at the Rosh Chodesh table by his father, Yonatan warns David of the impending danger

Shmuel 1 Ch.20 v.20-23 David is Absent on Rosh Chodesh

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:07:40 GMT

David and Yonatan put their plan into effect when David's empty seat is noticed by King Saul

Shmuel 1 Ch.20 David and Yonatan Plan the Strategy

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:06:24 GMT

They work out the details of how they are going to communicate Saul's respons at the Rosh Chodesh meal.

Shmuel 1 Ch.10 v.1-7 David Designs a Plan to Test Saul

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:05:14 GMT

David turns to Yonatan to find out where is father is holding

Shmuel 1 Ch.19 v.11-24 Michal Helps David Escape

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:04:22 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch.19 v.1-11 Yonatan Makes Peace Between Saul and David

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:02:34 GMT

Yonatan convinces his father that David should not be harmed, but it doesn't last

Shmuel 1 Ch.18 v.21-30 David Doubles Down - Brings 200 Foreskins

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:00:50 GMT

King Saul offers his daughter Michal on the condition that David brings 100 Philisitne foreskins. David is eager to comply

Shmuel 1 Ch.18 v.10-20 King Saul Tries to Murder David

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:59:01 GMT

By chucking a spear at him, by sending him out to dangerous battles, by dangling his daughters as bait - King Saul tries to get David killed

Shmuel 1 Ch.18 v.1-9 David and Yonatan's Friendship; Saul's Jealousy

lenny goldberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:57:22 GMT

David and Yonatan make a pact. Saul becomes the sworn enemy of David when he hears the women singing David's latitudes

Shmuel 1 Ch.17 v.54-57 What is King Saul Asking?

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:14:28 GMT

King Saul suddenly doesn't know who David is?

Shmuel 1 Ch.17 v.45-53 David and Goliath - the Battle

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:13:20 GMT

David KO's Goliath with a slingshot in the first round

Shmuel 1 Ch.17 v.38-44 David Rejects Saul's Armor and Confronts Goliath

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:11:57 GMT

David prefers doing it his way

Shmuel 1 Ch.17 v.27-37 Forget About Pikuach Nefesh - David's Going In...

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:09:54 GMT

Saul and David's 'halachic' argument. Also, Eliav, David's older brother, tries to take the air out of David's sails.

Shmuel 1 Ch.17 v.17-26 "Who is this Unsurcumsized Philistine?"

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:07:41 GMT

David arrives at the battlfield and encounters Goliath for the first time

Shmuel 1 Ch.17 v.11-16 Where was Yonatan During this Ordeal?

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:06:41 GMT

Why didn't Yonatan rise up to fight the blashpheming giant?

Shmuel 1 Ch.17 v.1-10 Sizing Up Goliath

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:04:59 GMT

The iconic Bible episode opens up with a physical description of Goliath, and his proposal to the Jewish army

Shmuel 1 Ch, 16 v.16-23 David Plays for Kiing Saul

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:46:14 GMT

David is brought to the palace to soothe Saul's evil spirit

Shmuel 1 Ch.16 v.11-16 David is Anointed, Saul is Disjointed

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:44:43 GMT

David is anointed by the prophet in Bethlehem. A spirit of G-d passes over him, and departs from King Saul

Shmuel 1 Ch.16 David the Moavite

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:43:32 GMT

We review David's origins and why he was outcast

Shmuel 1 Ch.16 v.1-12 Shmuel Arrives in Bethlehem to Anoint a New King

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:42:20 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch.15 v.24-35 Shmuel Shows 'em How it's Done

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:39:48 GMT

King Saul tries to save face, requests that Shmuel doesn't leave... Shmuel proceeds to hack Agag to pieces

Shmuel 1 Ch.15 v.13-24 King Saul's Argument, Shmuel's Response

lenny goldberg — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:36:03 GMT

King Saul tries to wiggle out of responsibility for not finishing off the job against Amalek

Shmuel 1 Ch.15 v.7-12 Saul and the People Spare Agag

lenny goldberg — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:09:20 GMT

Saul fails in his mission to wipe out Amalek

Shmuel 1 Ch.15 v.1-6 King Saul is Commanded to Wipe Out Amalek

lenny goldberg — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:08:10 GMT

KIng Saul is having problems with this particular mitzvah

Shmuel 1 Ch.14 v.41-51 Why Wasn't King Saul Answered?

lenny goldberg — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:01:49 GMT

Solving the riddle why Saul wasn't answered by the Urim and Tumim. Why did the lottery fall on Yonatan?

Shmuel 1 Ch.14 v.24-41 King Saul Adjures His Men Not to Eat

lenny goldberg — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:59:29 GMT

While chasing the Philistines, Saul bounds the people by an oath.

Shmuel 1 Ch.14 v.11-23 Pandemonium Breaks Loose in the Philistine Camp

lenny goldberg — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:58:09 GMT

Yonatan plans works and the Philistines go into panic mode

Shmuel 1 Ch.14 vs. 1-10 Yonatan Goes For It

lenny goldberg — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:56:28 GMT

With odds against a Jewish victory, Yonatan decides to go on offense. Also - why wasn't the first king of Israel from the tribe of Yehuda?

Shmuel 1 Ch.13 vs. 7-23 King Saul's Faith is Put to the Test

lenny goldberg — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:54:25 GMT

With the Philistines breathing down his neck, King Saul has to wait for the prophet Shmuel for seven days

Shmuel Ch.13 v.1-6 The Israelites Rebel Against the Philistine Occupation

lenny goldberg — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:52:55 GMT

Jonathan smites the Philistine garrison and all hell breaks loose

Shmuel 1 Ch.12 v.12-25 Shmuel Brings Down Thunder and Rain

lenny goldberg — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:51:45 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch.12 v.1-12 Shmuel's Parting Message

lenny goldberg — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:50:20 GMT

Shmuel rebukes the people for requesting a king

Shmuel 1 Ch.11 The Amonites Attack - Saul to the Rescue

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:35:11 GMT

On the east bank of the Jordan River, the Jews of Yavesh Gilad are threatened by the Amonites

Shmuel 1 Ch.10 v.7-27 Saul is Hiding in the Baggage

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:32:56 GMT

Saul is chosen King from amongst his brethren in a pubic forum. Is his modesty over the top?

Shmuel 1 Ch.10 v.1-6 Saul is Anointed King

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:31:57 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch.9 v.18-29 Saul is Guest of Honor

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:30:44 GMT

Shmuel takes Saul under his wing and sets up a banquet for him

Shmuel Ch. 9 v.6-17 Saul Seeks Out the Prophet Shmuel

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:29:26 GMT

In search of his lost donkeys, Saul tries to track down Shmuel the prophet

Shmuel 1 Ch. 9 v.1-5 Meet Saul, the First King of Israel

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:28:23 GMT

Why Saul was chosen.

Shmuel 1 Ch.8 v.18-22 The People Insist on a King

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:27:06 GMT

What is the role of the Jewish king?

Shmuel 1 Ch.8 1-17 The People Request a King

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:25:58 GMT

Shmuel has grown old, the people want a change in leadership

Shmuel 1 Ch. 7 v.7-17 Shmuel the Prophet - a National Leader Too

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:24:20 GMT

The Philistiines attack after Shmuel assembles the Jewish People

Shmuel 1 Ch.7 v.1-6 Shmuel Brings the People to Tsheuva

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:23:19 GMT

Shmuel Ch. 6 v.7-21 The Philistines Return the Arc

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:21:56 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch.6 v.1-6 Consulting with Priests and Wizards

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:21:01 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch. 5 Hemmoroiders of the Lost Arc

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:19:50 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch.4 v.15-22 The National Disgrace of the Captured Arc

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:18:01 GMT

For Eli and his daughter-in-law, the national catastrophe of the arc trumps any personal considerations

Shmuel 1 Ch.3 v.10-14 Jews Defeated by the Philistines. Why Didn't the Arc Protect Them?

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:16:39 GMT

Shmuel 1 Chapter 4 v.1-9 Israel vs. the Philistines

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:15:25 GMT

The Jews take the arc out from Shilo to the battlefield

Shmuel 1 Chapter 3 v.11-21 Shmuel Reveals his Prophesy to Eli

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:14:31 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch. 3 v.1-10 God Calls Out to Shmuel

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:12:41 GMT

The young Shmuel hears G-d's voice for the first time and tbinks it's Eli calling him

The Punishment of the House of Eli

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:11:50 GMT

A man of G-d metes out the punishment of the house of Eli

Shmuel 1 Ch. 2 v.22-26 Rebuke

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:10:54 GMT

Shmuel 1 Chapter 2 v.11-21 The Sins of the Sons of Eli

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:09:56 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch.2 v.1-10 Chana's Song of Praise

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:08:47 GMT

Shmuel 1 Ch. 1 The Birth of Shmuel

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:07:04 GMT

Judges Ch. 3 v. 15-22 Ehud Makes His Move on King Eglon

lenny goldberg — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:20:00 GMT

Judges Ch. 1 v. 28-36 List of Tribes Who Fail to Expel the Canaanites

lenny goldberg — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:07:00 GMT

Judges Ch, 1 v.22-27 Bet El is Captured but Tribes Fail to Disinherit

lenny goldberg — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:04:23 GMT

Judges Ch. 1 v.8-14 Kalev and Otniel Lead the Way

lenny goldberg — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:58:00 GMT

Judges Ch. 4 v.9-15 Barak and Sisera Square off

lenny goldberg — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:06:00 GMT

Judges Ch4. v 6-10 Barak Asks Devora to Join Him

lenny goldberg — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:05:00 GMT

Judges Ch.4 v.1-5 Devora Judges Israel

lenny goldberg — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:04:00 GMT

Judges Ch.3 v.23-31 Ehud Leads Israel to Victory

lenny goldberg — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:01:00 GMT

Judges Ch.3 v.15-22 Ehud Makes His Move on King Eglon

lenny goldberg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:00:23 GMT

Judges Ch.3 v.5-14 Cushan Rashatayim, Eglon, Otniel ben Kenaz

lenny goldberg — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:59:00 GMT

Judges Ch, 3 v 1-10 The Tests

lenny goldberg — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:58:00 GMT

Judges Ch.2 v.14-23 The Cycle of the Book of Judges

lenny goldberg — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:54:00 GMT

Judges Ch.2 v.11-14 Israel Descends into Idol Worship

lenny goldberg — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:53:00 GMT

Judges Ch. 2 v.1-10 A Messenger of G-d Rebukes Israel

lenny goldberg — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:52:00 GMT

List of Tribes Failure to "Transfer" the 7 Canaanite Nations

lenny goldberg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:50:13 GMT

Judges Ch.1 v.22-27 Bet El is Conquered, but Tribes Fail to Disinherit

lenny goldberg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:48:28 GMT

Judges Ch.1 v.15-21 Yehuda Continues to Battle for their Portion

lenny goldberg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:46:30 GMT

Judges Ch. 1 v.8-14 Kalev and Otniel Lead the Way

lenny goldberg — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:44:00 GMT

Judges Ch.1 v.1-7 Yehuda Steps Up

lenny goldberg — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:37:00 GMT