Rabbi Alex Israel
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The description of Rehavam in Melakhim focuses on the sin of idolatry and on the Mikdash in Jerusalem. In Divrei Hayamim the focus is on the sin of pride...
Rabbi Alex Israel
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From chapter 14 and onwards, we read brief accounts of kings that are formal and contain standardized language. The focus of the book of Melakhim is to be...
Rabbi Alex Israel
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Both Yerovam and Shaul turn to the prophet that appointed them at their time of need. In both cases, the navi who appoints the king announces their...
Rabbi Alex Israel
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The Ish Haelokim's refusal to eat on his mission against Yerovam and the new form of worship in Beit El stems from God's command which proves the chastity...
Rabbi Alex Israel
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Shekhem is a city that has hosted mass events in the past and a city with historic significance in general. The challenge that Rehavam meets from the...
Rabbi Alex Israel
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Yerovam was a man who demonstrated impressive management and leadership skills. His outstanding reputation led him to a high office when Shlomo appointed...
Rabbi Alex Israel
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Are Shlomo's three adversaries a threat only at the end of his reign after he has sinned, or are they not so much existential threats in Shlomo's era, as...
Rabbi Alex Israel
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Three broad approaches exist to explain the jarring discrepancy between the love and dedication that Shlomo displayed towards God and His Mikdash and his...
