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Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes

Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes

By lenny goldberg

The Bible is the foundation of Judaism. Unfortunately, as a result of our long exile, it has been neglected. Jewish studies today usually revolve around the oral traditions like the Talmud, and the Bible is left on the shelf. The Jews wrote it, and the gentiles read it. The fact is, only by studying Tanach can one can learn authentic Jewish concepts - nationalism, leadership, redemption, Eretz Yisrael, war, vengeance.... Through the David's, Saul's, Jonathan's, and other dynamic figures in the Bible, we reveal how a Jew conducted himself in the land of Israel before the exile.
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KIngs 2 Ch. 24 vs. 8-16 The Yehoyachin Exile

Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes Sep 11, 2021

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Shmuel 2 Ch.8 v.5-13 David's Wars vs. Aram and Edom

Shmuel 2 Ch.8 v.5-13 David's Wars vs. Aram and Edom

In these wars, David takes from the plunder of the enemy, collecting materials for the Holy Temple

Mar 14, 202425:38
Shmuel 2 Chapter 8 v. 1-5 The Wars of David

Shmuel 2 Chapter 8 v. 1-5 The Wars of David

King David expands his borders

Mar 07, 202422:31
Why Does the Monarchy Stem from King David?

Why Does the Monarchy Stem from King David?

Addressing the question - why does the Monarch have to be decided by heredity...

Feb 29, 202413:39
Shmuel 2 Ch.7 v.18-29 David's Prayer of Gratitude

Shmuel 2 Ch.7 v.18-29 David's Prayer of Gratitude

Upon hearing the prophesy that from him will emanate the monarchy, David offers a prayer of gratitude to Hashem

Feb 22, 202424:07
Shmuel 2 Ch. 7 v.8-17 Why Didn't David Build the Temple?

Shmuel 2 Ch. 7 v.8-17 Why Didn't David Build the Temple?

David is rejected from building the Temple. Did he do something wrong?

Feb 15, 202423:02
Shmuel 2 Ch.7 v.1-8 David Asks Natan About Building the Temple

Shmuel 2 Ch.7 v.1-8 David Asks Natan About Building the Temple

David thinks its time to move the arc from the tent, and build the Holy Temple

Feb 08, 202418:58
Shmuel 2 Ch.6 v.14-23 David Dances, Michal Fumes

Shmuel 2 Ch.6 v.14-23 David Dances, Michal Fumes

As David is dancing with great fervor as he escorts the arc, his wife Michal doesn't approve

Feb 01, 202430:26
Shmuel 2 Ch.6 v.8-13 King David Brings the Arc a Second Time

Shmuel 2 Ch.6 v.8-13 King David Brings the Arc a Second Time

David does the "tikun", and successfully brings the arc to the City of David.

Jan 25, 202420:25
Shmuel 2 Ch. 6 v. 1-7 David (tries to ) Bring the Arc to Jerusalem

Shmuel 2 Ch. 6 v. 1-7 David (tries to ) Bring the Arc to Jerusalem

After conquering Jerusalem, David tries to bring the arc there, but tragedy strikes. We take a deep dive into the importance of the arc in this class.

Jan 18, 202428:37
Shmuel 2 Ch. 5 vs. 17-25 David vs. the Philistines

Shmuel 2 Ch. 5 vs. 17-25 David vs. the Philistines

David fights two huge wars against the Philistines, and passes a huge test.

Jan 11, 202426:23
Shmuel 2 Ch. 5 v. 9-16 David's Kingdom is Established

Shmuel 2 Ch. 5 v. 9-16 David's Kingdom is Established

After conquering Jerusalem, David's kingdom expands and gains recognition among the nations. He takes additional wives and has more children.

Jan 04, 202420:30
Shmuel 2 Ch.5 v.5-9 David Conquers Jerusalem

Shmuel 2 Ch.5 v.5-9 David Conquers Jerusalem

As his first act as King of Israel, David conquers Jerusalem from the Yevusites

Dec 28, 202326:30
Shmuel 2 Ch.5 v.1-5 David Becomes Undisupted King of Israel

Shmuel 2 Ch.5 v.1-5 David Becomes Undisupted King of Israel

The tribes come to Hebron to crown David as their king

Dec 21, 202320:19
Shmuel 2 Ch.4 v8-12 David Puts Ishboshet's Assassins to Death

Shmuel 2 Ch.4 v8-12 David Puts Ishboshet's Assassins to Death

Raichav and Baana run to David with Ishboshet's head thinking it's good news, but it turns out to be bad new for them...

Dec 14, 202320:26
Shmuel 2 Ch.4 v1-7 Ishboshet is Assassinated

Shmuel 2 Ch.4 v1-7 Ishboshet is Assassinated

Two men from the tribe of Binyamin murder Ishboshet the son of Saul while he is sleeping.

Dec 07, 202317:59
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.31-38 David Laments the Death of Avner

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.31-38 David Laments the Death of Avner

After Yoav kills Avner, David mourns excessively to show the people he was not partner to the assassination

Nov 30, 202323:24
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.28-30 David Curses Yoav

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.28-30 David Curses Yoav

David lays a heavy curse upon Yoav for killing Avner.

Nov 23, 202321:36
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 vs 25-27 Yoav Assassinates Avner

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 vs 25-27 Yoav Assassinates Avner

While Avner leaves Hebron, Yoav calls him back, deceivingly engages him in conversation, and then murders an unsuspecting Avner. We examine many midrashim which elaborate on this event.

Nov 16, 202323:54
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.22-25 Avner Departs Hebron, Yoav Enters...

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.22-25 Avner Departs Hebron, Yoav Enters...

After their meeting to unite the kingdom, David sends Avner back, but Yoav shows up....

Nov 09, 202321:49
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.15-21 Avner Brings the Tribes to David

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.15-21 Avner Brings the Tribes to David

After lobbying for David amongst all the tribes, Avner pays a visit to David in Hebron to unite the kingdom under the Davidic dynasty.

Nov 02, 202320:13
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.10-14 David's Condition to Avner - Return Michal!

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.10-14 David's Condition to Avner - Return Michal!

Avner ben Nir agrees to bring the kingdom over to David and make a pact with him - but David has a condition....

Oct 26, 202324:03
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.5-10 Avner and Ishboshet Quarrel

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.5-10 Avner and Ishboshet Quarrel

When Ishboshet accuses Avner of being with Saul's concubine, Avner gets infuriated, and swears to bring the people over to Davi...

Oct 19, 202321:05
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.1-4 David's Family in Hebron

Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.1-4 David's Family in Hebron

David settles in Hebron, and scripture relates who his wives and sons were. Why did so many of them go off the "derech"?

Oct 12, 202325:11
Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v.18-32 Shock at Asael's Death

Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v.18-32 Shock at Asael's Death

After Avner kills Asael, his brothers Yoav and Avishai want revenge

Oct 04, 202321:14
Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v.17-23 More Bloodshed - Avner Kills Asael

Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v.17-23 More Bloodshed - Avner Kills Asael

With Asael the son of Zruia chasing Avner ben Nir, Avner kills Asael with the butt end of his spear...

Sep 27, 202325:14
Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v. 12-16 Battle of the Heavyweights: Yoav vs. Avner

Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v. 12-16 Battle of the Heavyweights: Yoav vs. Avner

As Avner is making Ishboshet son of Saul King over Israel, Yoav and his men meet up with them at the pools of Givon

Sep 21, 202322:43
Shmuel 2 Ch. 2 v. 1-7 David is Anointed King in Hebron

Shmuel 2 Ch. 2 v. 1-7 David is Anointed King in Hebron

David and his men leave the underground and move to Hebron, the capital of the tribe of Judah, and David is anointed king by the elders of Yehuda

Sep 14, 202317:59
Shmuel 2 Ch.1 v.17-27 "How the Mighty Have Fallen"

Shmuel 2 Ch.1 v.17-27 "How the Mighty Have Fallen"

David's lamentation over Saul and Yonatan

Sep 07, 202325:27
Shmuel 2 Ch. 1 v. 5-16 David Interrogates the Amalekite

Shmuel 2 Ch. 1 v. 5-16 David Interrogates the Amalekite

After the Amalekite gives over his version of how Saul died, David grills him and kills him.

Aug 31, 202322:37
Shmuel 2 Chapter 1 vs 1-9 An Amalekite Informs David of Saul's Death

Shmuel 2 Chapter 1 vs 1-9 An Amalekite Informs David of Saul's Death

While in Ziklag, an Amalekite brings to David the bad tidings about the fall of Am Yisrael

Aug 24, 202319:28
Shmuel 1 Ch. 31 v.5-13 Saul's Body is Abused and Hung from the Walls of Beit Shean

Shmuel 1 Ch. 31 v.5-13 Saul's Body is Abused and Hung from the Walls of Beit Shean

The Philistines abuse King Saul's body, the residents of Yavesh Gilad heroically come to the rescue

Aug 17, 202321:10
Shmuel 1 Ch.31 v.1-4 Philistines Rout the Jews, Saul Falls on His Sword

Shmuel 1 Ch.31 v.1-4 Philistines Rout the Jews, Saul Falls on His Sword

In a battle on Mt. Gilboa, the Israelites flee the Philistines, as Saul and his sons fight to the death.

Aug 10, 202317:53
Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v. 17-32 David's Men Fight Over the Spoil

Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v. 17-32 David's Men Fight Over the Spoil

After defeating Amalek, David's fighters don't want to share the great plunder with the soldiers who stayed back.

Aug 03, 202325:00
Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v.8-16 David Chases Down Amalek

Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v.8-16 David Chases Down Amalek

David and his 600 men on a mad chase to overtake Amalek and save their families

Jul 27, 202321:19
Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v.1-7 David's Camp of Ziklag is Burnt Down

Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v.1-7 David's Camp of Ziklag is Burnt Down

The Amalekites burn down Ziklag and take the women and children captive.

Jul 20, 202318:04
Shmuel 1 Ch.29 David on the Philistine Side?

Shmuel 1 Ch.29 David on the Philistine Side?

What was David's plan when he was suited up for war in the Philistine army in their war against the Jews?

Jul 13, 202326:51
Shmuel 1 Ch.28 v.20-25 The Baalat Ov Episode Comes to an End

Shmuel 1 Ch.28 v.20-25 The Baalat Ov Episode Comes to an End

Saul recovers, eats, and goes on his way. The sages praise Saul for accepting his fate.

Jul 06, 202316:30
Shmuel 1 Ch. 28 Do You Believe in Magic?

Shmuel 1 Ch. 28 Do You Believe in Magic?

Jewish teachings regarding necromancy and other black magic. Is it real or a hoax?

Jun 21, 202318:18
Shmuel 1 Ch. 28 v7-13 Saul at the Baalat Ov

Shmuel 1 Ch. 28 v7-13 Saul at the Baalat Ov

A desperate King Saul turns to the baalat ov to do a seance in order to bring up the spirit of Shmuel.
Jun 15, 202316:40
Samuel 1 Ch. 28 v 1-6 Philistines Ready for War, Saul Desperate for Answers

Samuel 1 Ch. 28 v 1-6 Philistines Ready for War, Saul Desperate for Answers

As the Philistines mobilize for war, King Saul is inquiring of the prophets to find out what he should do. He gets no answers.

Jun 08, 202318:30
Shmuel 1 Ch. 27 v.8-12 David Raids the Neighbors, Lies to Achish

Shmuel 1 Ch. 27 v.8-12 David Raids the Neighbors, Lies to Achish

While at Ziklag, David and his men raid the Negev, kill the inhabitants, and bring the spoil to Achish. Daivd misleads Achish, telling him that he's raiding Jewish areas.

Jun 01, 202317:57
Shmuel 1 Ch.28 v.12-19 Samuel Delivers the Bad News to Saul

Shmuel 1 Ch.28 v.12-19 Samuel Delivers the Bad News to Saul

The spirit of Samuel the Prophet reveals to King Saul that he and his sons will fall in war to the Philistines.

May 31, 202318:44
Shmuel 1 Ch.27 v.1-7 David Flees to Philstine Territory

Shmuel 1 Ch.27 v.1-7 David Flees to Philstine Territory

David leaves the land of Israel for the land of the Philistines, and makes an arrangement with Achish the King of Gat.

May 25, 202317:14
Shmuel 1 Ch.26 v.18-25 David and Saul's Final Conversation

Shmuel 1 Ch.26 v.18-25 David and Saul's Final Conversation

David speaks to Saul from afar and rebukes him. Saul is remorseful, but David doesn't trust him.

May 18, 202324:20
Shmuel 1 Ch. 26 v.13-17 David Calls Out Avner Ben Nir

Shmuel 1 Ch. 26 v.13-17 David Calls Out Avner Ben Nir

After taking King Saul's spear and water and crossing to the other side, David rebukes Saul's Captian of the Host - Avner Ben Nir

May 11, 202318:12
Shmuel 1 Ch.26 v.9-12 David Takes King Saul's Spear and Water

Shmuel 1 Ch.26 v.9-12 David Takes King Saul's Spear and Water

While the entire camp is asleep, David and Avishai descend to the army camp and take Saul's spear and water vessel. Why?

May 04, 202316:02
Samuel 1 Ch. 26 v.1-8 David Sneaks Into King Saul's Camp

Samuel 1 Ch. 26 v.1-8 David Sneaks Into King Saul's Camp

David and Avishai make the daring move into King Saul's well-protected army camp

Apr 27, 202317:08
Shmuel 1 Ch. 25 v.44-45 How Could Saul Give Michal To Another Man?

Shmuel 1 Ch. 25 v.44-45 How Could Saul Give Michal To Another Man?

At the end of ch. 25, King Saul marries Michal off to Paltiel ben Lysh. Isn't Michal married to David? How does David take her back as a wife?

Apr 20, 202318:54
Shmuel 1 Chapter 25 v. 36-44 Naval Turns to Stone, David Proposes to Avigail

Shmuel 1 Chapter 25 v. 36-44 Naval Turns to Stone, David Proposes to Avigail

Avigail tells her husband Naval what happened, and Naval goes into a 10 day coma before dying. David then proposes to Avigail and marries her.

Apr 13, 202320:53
Shmuel 1 Ch. 25 v. 22-35 David Heeds Avigail's Advice

Shmuel 1 Ch. 25 v. 22-35 David Heeds Avigail's Advice

After Avigails's convincing speech, David agrees not to continue with his rampage against Naval.

Apr 06, 202312:28