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May 11, 2024 · Explore the life and enduring legacy of King David, from his biblical narrative to modern archaeological insights. Delve into how his story influences both Judaism and Christianity, shaping theological and historical discussions across centuries.
May 10, 2024 · It was King David who had first wanted to build a house of God but who because he had “shed much blood” — according to the Book of Chronicles — had to leave the task to his son Solomon.
May 13, 2024 · Uriah the Hittite first appears in David’s story in 2 Samuel 11. Unfortunately, Uriah’s name is brought forward after David had already set in his heart to pursue Uriah’s wife, Bathsheba. As the story goes, one spring, when the kings went to battle, David remained in Jerusalem. From the rooftops of his palace, he looked out and saw a ...
1 day ago · Solomon (/ ˈ s ɒ l ə m ə n /), also called Jedidiah, was a Jewish monarch of ancient Israel and the son and successor of King David, according to the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. [4] [5] He is described as having been the penultimate ruler of an amalgamated Israel and Judah .
Apr 27, 2024 · It was here that the Jewish King David, leaving his city of Hebron, ascended to Jerusalem with the vision of uniting Israel under a single capital. With the conquest of the Jebusites, David...
2 days ago · Hasmonean dynasty. The Hasmonean dynasty [4] ( / hæzməˈniːən /; Hebrew: חַשְׁמוֹנָאִים Ḥašmōnāʾīm; Greek: Ασμοναϊκή δυναστεία) was a ruling dynasty of Judea and surrounding regions during the Hellenistic times of the Second Temple period (part of classical antiquity ), from c. 140 BCE to 37 BCE.
May 13, 2024 · Star of David, Jewish symbol composed of two overlaid equilateral triangles that form a six-pointed star. It appears on synagogues, Jewish tombstones, and the flag of the State of Israel.
