Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes

Kings 1 Ch.7 Solomon's Palace, Instruments of the Temple 25.05.2020 24:04 ↓

King Solomon build his palace, hall of justice and ornamental pillars. Then he builds the "sea" (see picture).

Kings 1 Ch.6 vs. 23-38 The Cherubim 25.05.2020 13:16 ↓

We continue with the building of Solomon's Temple - the Cherubim, entrance doors and courtyard walls

Kings 1 Ch.6 v.1-22 25.05.2020 25:31 ↓

King Solomon begins building the Temple in the fourth year of his reign. 

Kings 1 Ch. 5 v.27-32 King Solomon Mobilizes Laborers for the Temple 25.05.2020 9:51 ↓

Who were these laborers who build the First Holy Temple? How were there still so many gentiles in the land?

Kings 1 Ch. 5 v. 15-26 Solomon and King Hiram 25.05.2020 21:29 ↓

King Solomon's covenant with King Hiram of Tyre. Also, why didn't King David build the Holy Temple?

Kings 1 Ch.5 v.9-14 King Solomon's Wisdom 25.05.2020 20:42 ↓

This chapter delves into the depths of King Solomon's wisdom, and what it entailed.

Kings 1 Ch.5 v. 1-8 Extent of King Solomon's Kingdom 25.05.2020 18:13 ↓

King Solomon's huge dominion, massive wealth and excess of horses

Kings 1 Ch.4 Organization of the Kingdom 25.05.2020 22:42 ↓

King Solomon sets up ministers and regional commissioners to oversee the kingdom

Kings 1 Ch.3 v.16-28 Mishpat Shlomo 25.05.2020 17:50 ↓

King Solomon in his wisdom reveals who the real mother is.

Kings 1 Ch.3 v.4-15 Solomon's Dream 25.05.2020 16:20 ↓

King Solomon goes to the central altar of Givon and has a vision and a request

Kings 1 Ch 3 v.1-3 King Solomon Marries the Daughter of Pharo 25.05.2020 20:27 ↓

Why did King Solomon marry the daughter of Pharo? Where was his halachic justification? What do the sages about this union? 

Kings 1 Ch.2 v.38-45 25.05.2020 15:13 ↓

Shimei breaks the "house arrest" that Solomon gave him.

Kings 1 Ch. 2 v.28-35 The Demise of Yoav ben Zruriya 24.05.2020 20:01 ↓

King Solomon sends Binyahau to kill Yoav. This episode delves into the multifaceted personality of Yoav ben Zruriya, aided by the midrashim of our sages.

Kings 1 Ch.2 v.19-27 Dealing with Adoniyahu and Evyatar 24.05.2020 19:51 ↓

King Solomon  eliminates Adoniyahu and banishes Evyatar the Priest

Kings 1 Ch.2 v.8-18 David Warns Solomon about Shimi ben Gera; Adoniyahu's Request from Bat Sheva 24.05.2020 21:35 ↓

David passes away after a 40 year reign. Before he dies, he warns his son Solomon about Shimi ben Gera, the Benjaminite. Afterwards, Adoniyahu asks Bat Sheva to intervene on his behalf, to convince King Solomon to allow him to marry Avishag the Shunamit

Kings 1 Ch. 1 v.50-53 - Kings 1 Ch.2 v.1-7 Adoniyahu is Pardoned, David's Parting Message to Solomon 24.05.2020 21:17 ↓

We end chapter 1 where Adoniyahu begs King Solomon for a pardon after his failed rebellion. We begin chapter 2 where David gives his son Solomon valuable advice on how to run the kingdom. 

Kings 1 Ch.1 v.32-49 The Anointment of Solomon 23.05.2020 25:23 ↓

According to King David's instructions, King Solomon is anointed, Adoniyihau gets the bad news.

Kings1 Ch.1 v.11-31 Natan and Bat Sheva Persuade King David 22.05.2020 23:59 ↓

Natan advises Bat Sheva, and they team up to convince King David to take action against Adoniyahu. The class emphasizes the different approach each one takes to shake King David out of his slumber.

Kings 1 Ch.1 v.1-10 King David Old and Weak; Adoniyahu Rebels 21.05.2020 22:37 ↓

With King David bedridden, his son Adonyahu takes the opportunity to claim himself as heir to the throne.