24th lecture on the book of Samuel; 1 Samuel Ch. 24

23rd chapter on the book of Samuel; 1 Samuel Ch. 23

22nd lecture on the book of Samuel; 1 Samuel, Ch. 22

Parashat Va’era – “What Happened to the Tza’arat”? An investigation into the 3 signs given to Mosheh at the bush and how they transferred into his presentation to Pharaoh.

21st lecture on the book of Samuel, covering I Samuel 21

20th lecture on the book of Samuel, covering I Samuel chapter 20

19th lecture on the Book of Samuel. Samuel I, Chapter 19. This chapter details Jonathan’s (temporarily successful) attempt to get Saul to reconsider David; nonetheless, he attacks again and David is forced to flee with the help of Michal. The parallel between Rachel/Lavan/Jacob and Michal/Saul/David is discussed in this lecture, as well as a brief comment about the presence of the “Teraphim” in Michal’s house.

18th lecture on the Book of Samuel. Samuel I, Chapter 18. This chapter, following on the heels of David’s victory over the Philistine giant, includes the famous song about David and Saul that so enraged Saul. A theory as to why he was so irked by the song is presented herein.

17th lecture on the Book of Samuel. Samuel I, Chapter 17. This long chapter details a new war against the Philistines, focusing on the famous “mano-a-mano” scene of David vs. the Philistine giant (whose name may be Goliath). Several rhetorical tools, used by the text here, are presented in this lecture.

16th lecture on the Book of Samuel. Samuel I, Chapter 16. This chapter narrates Samuel’s arrival in Beit-Lehem and his eventual anointment of David as the new king, who is then taken to Saul’s home to cure him of his sudden “evil spirit”, occasioned by the departure of God’s spirit – which rests with David!