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Melakhim Aleph ch.12 - The Kingdom Splits!
Solomon is dead. The people come to crown his son Rechavam (Rehoboam) and ask for a tax break.
Rechavam takes bad advice and responds to the people i…
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.11 - Solomon's Sins
"In his old age, his wives turned away Solomon’s heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to God." How did the wisest of men mak…
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.10 - Power and Wealth
Our chapter describes Shlomo as a powerbroker in the region, controlling trade and accruing great wealth. But are these the correct priorities?
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.9 - A Story of Twenty Cities
Our chapter speaks of twenty cities that Shlomo transfers to Hiram king of Tyre.
Why is Solomon giving away land in the Land of Israel?
Why was Hiram…
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.8 - The Temple Dedication
Chapter 8 describes the festive dedication of the Temple. Our podcast discusses aspects of Solomon's magnificent prayer:
1. Does God reside in the Te…
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.7 - Royal Buildings. Who is the King?
Why are Solomon's royal buildings subsumed in the account of the Temple? Is this good news or bad news?
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.6 - The Temple. A New Era
Why does our chapter note that we are 480 years (12x40) since the Exodus?
Why is Solomon using a new system of months, never used previously (or subs…
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.5 - An Imperial Capital
Our chapter describes the way that Solomon develops the Kingdom of Israel to an imperial capital. Solomon controls the region, has the most powerful …
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.4 - Government and Taxation
On the face of it, this is a chapter about government and taxation. But on the deeper read we can identify some riveting social history behind the ba…
3 years, 4 months ago
Melakhim Aleph ch.3 - Wisdom and Justice
Solomon loves God. When God asks Solomon what his deepest wish might be, it is the ability to guide and judge the nation. "Tzedek and Mishpat" is pos…
3 years, 4 months ago