Shmuel's Farewell Address
And once again, we return to Shmuel. First, he reminds the Jews of their history and whose protection they had been under. “The L-rd, ...appointed (over you) Moshe and Aharon and ...brought your fore…
Шмуэль - великий пророк
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What Is a Bat Kol—an Echo from Heaven?
Chapter 12 contains Shmuel’s address as he steps down, something he has every reason to do, since the people no longer need him. But we must remember that Shmuel is the source of Shaul’s spiritual st…
Saul's Victory - Jewish Rules of Warfare
So, the army has assembled, the sacrifices have been offered, and the messengers who brought news of the war are sent back with instructions: “Tell the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead this: Tomorrow, wh…
Shaul, King of Israel: How to Muster the Entire Nation for War
Let us recall where we left off last time. Shaul takes a pair of oxen with which he has just been plowing, cuts them into pieces, and sends them throughout the territory of Israel: “Whoever does not…
Conflict in Jabesh Gilead
Chapter 11 begins with a military conflict brewing in a place called Jabesh Gilead. King Nahash the Ammonite (a reminder: nahash means snake), together with his army, sets up camp opposite the Jews o…
The Coronation of Saul - A King Without Land Is No King
So, those present rejoice and shout, “Long live the king!” Samuel proclaims the laws of a constitutional monarchy. After that, everyone can go home. When Saul went home to Gibeah (up the hill), he wa…
Шмуэль созывает собрание, чтобы представить народу царя
Что происходит дальше? В 17 стихе 10 главы говорится: «И созвал Шмуэль народ к Г-споду в Мицпу». Зачем пророк созывает собрание? Затем, что перед ним стоит непростая задача — представить народу царя.…
Shmuel’s Instructions - East and West, Two Directions in Life
So, let us continue explaining Shmuel’s instructions. Recall that the people mentioned in the verses fall into three groups, as shown in the table: No. Who these people are, how many there are, and w…
Встреча Шауля со Шмуэлем - Напутствие Шмуэля
Итак, Шмуэль мажет Шауля на царство без каких бы то ни было свидетелей. Об этом мы узнаём из 1-го стиха 10-й главы. А следующий стих и несколько стихов за ним выглядят, как странное напутствие. Приве…