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

Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes Jun 08, 2023

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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
Shmuel 1 Ch.25 v.23-31 Avigail's Epic Speech

Shmuel 1 Ch.25 v.23-31 Avigail's Epic Speech

Avigail intercepts David and tries to convince him not to go through with his plan to wipe out Naval's household

Mar 30, 202322:32
Shmuel Ch. 25 v. 14-22 Avigail to the Rescue

Shmuel Ch. 25 v. 14-22 Avigail to the Rescue

After getting word of what happened between Naval and David's men, Avigail springs into action to save the situation

Mar 23, 202318:10
Shmuel 1 Ch.25 v.9-14 Naval's Refusal, David's Explosion

Shmuel 1 Ch.25 v.9-14 Naval's Refusal, David's Explosion

After Naval harshly rejects David's messengers, David takes his 400 men to wipe out Naval and his household. 

Mar 16, 202318:53
Shmuel 1 Ch.25 v. 1-8 David "asks" Naval for food

Shmuel 1 Ch.25 v. 1-8 David "asks" Naval for food

While Naval is having a "chag HaGez" - a sheep shearing party, David takes the opportunity to send his men to get some food.

Mar 09, 202323:04
Shmuel 1 Ch. 24 v. 12-24 David Rebukes Saul, Saul Confesses Guilt

Shmuel 1 Ch. 24 v. 12-24 David Rebukes Saul, Saul Confesses Guilt

David lets Saul know he could have killed him, Saul admits his guilt, breaks down and cries...

Mar 02, 202320:43
Shmuel 1 Ch. 24 v. 7-11 David Emerges From the Cave to Confront Saul

Shmuel 1 Ch. 24 v. 7-11 David Emerges From the Cave to Confront Saul

After cutting the corner of his coat, Saul exists the cave to rebuke King Saul

Feb 23, 202320:59
Shmuel 1 Ch. 24 v. 1-6  David Cuts Saul's Robe in the Cave

Shmuel 1 Ch. 24 v. 1-6 David Cuts Saul's Robe in the Cave

David and his men are trapped in a cave in Ein Geddi, and then King Saul walks in alone. Now, Saul is the one who's trapped....

Feb 16, 202318:40
Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.21-28 David is Trapped in Midbar Zif

Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.21-28 David is Trapped in Midbar Zif

The Zifites inform as to David's whereabouts, and King Saul gives chase. David is trapped, and only a miracle can save him.

Feb 09, 202321:47
Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.14-21 The Zifim Inform on David

Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.14-21 The Zifim Inform on David

While in the Zif desert, Yonatan visits David, and the Zif residents squeal to King Saul on David's whereabouts.

Feb 02, 202316:32
Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.7-13 David is Trapped in Kiela

Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.7-13 David is Trapped in Kiela

After saving the city, David is trapped. Will the residents of Kiela turn him over to King Saul?
Jan 26, 202317:22
Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.1-6 David Comes to the Rescue of the City of Kiela

Shmuel 1 Ch.23 v.1-6 David Comes to the Rescue of the City of Kiela

The residents of the Jewish city Kiela need help from the looting Philistines.

Jan 19, 202322:31
Shmuel 1 Ch. 22 v. 10-24 Massacre in Nov - Saul kills the Priests

Shmuel 1 Ch. 22 v. 10-24 Massacre in Nov - Saul kills the Priests

King Saul rules that the priests in Nov collaborated with David, and puts them to death

Jan 12, 202320:42
Shmuel 1 Ch. 22 v. 6-10 Doeg Snitches on the Priests

Shmuel 1 Ch. 22 v. 6-10 Doeg Snitches on the Priests

After King Saul's speech, Doeg reveals what he saw in Nov between David and Achimelech

Jan 05, 202318:20
Shmuel 1 Ch.22 v. 1-5 David is Joined by the Malcontents

Shmuel 1 Ch.22 v. 1-5 David is Joined by the Malcontents

400 men of dubious character join David in the Judean desert

Dec 29, 202217:30
Shmuel 1 Ch. 21 vs. 10-14 David Flees to the King of Gat

Shmuel 1 Ch. 21 vs. 10-14 David Flees to the King of Gat

David departs Nov, and arrives in the Philistine city of Gat, ruled by King Achish

Dec 22, 202216:48
Shmuel 1 Ch.21 v.1-9 David Runs to the City of Priests for Assistance

Shmuel 1 Ch.21 v.1-9 David Runs to the City of Priests for Assistance

David seeks help from Achimelech, the priest at Nov, the city of priests

Dec 15, 202220:39
The Next Day After Hanukah

The Next Day After Hanukah

Following the purification of the Temple on the 25th of Kislev, the local heathens attacked the Jews throughout the land of Israel.

Dec 12, 202215:20
Shmuel 1 Ch 20 v.25-42 Yonatan Warns David of the Danger

Shmuel 1 Ch 20 v.25-42 Yonatan Warns David of the Danger

After getting scolded at the Rosh Chodesh table by his father, Yonatan warns David of the impending danger

Dec 08, 202215:58
Shmuel 1 Ch.20 v.23-31 David is Absent on Rosh Chodesh

Shmuel 1 Ch.20 v.23-31 David is Absent on Rosh Chodesh

David and Yonatan's plan goes into effect when David's vacant seat is noticed by King Saul on Rosh Chodesh

Dec 01, 202222:13
Shmuel 1 Ch. 20 vs. 8-22 David and Yonatan Plan the Strategy

Shmuel 1 Ch. 20 vs. 8-22 David and Yonatan Plan the Strategy

David and Yonatan work out the details of how they are going to communicate Saul's response at the Rosh Chodesh meal

Nov 24, 202221:11
Shmuel 1 Ch. 20 vs. 1-7 David Designs a Plan to Test King Saul

Shmuel 1 Ch. 20 vs. 1-7 David Designs a Plan to Test King Saul

David turns to Yonatan to help him find out where his father is holding.

Nov 17, 202218:30
Shmuel 1 Ch. 19 v.11-24 Michal Helps David Escape

Shmuel 1 Ch. 19 v.11-24 Michal Helps David Escape

With King Saul in pursuit, his daughter Michal helps David escape through the window. Saul continues the chase and ends up "prophesizing" on the floor.

Nov 10, 202225:56
Shmuel 19 v. 1-11 Yonatan Makes Peace Between Saul and David

Shmuel 19 v. 1-11 Yonatan Makes Peace Between Saul and David

Yonatan convinces his father that David should not be harmed, but it doesn't last...

Nov 02, 202220:50
Shmuel 1 Ch. 18 v.22-30 David Doubles Down and Brings 200 Philistine Foreskins

Shmuel 1 Ch. 18 v.22-30 David Doubles Down and Brings 200 Philistine Foreskins

King Saul offers David his daughter Michal, on the condition that he brings back 100 foreskins of the Philistines. David is happy to oblige

Oct 27, 202217:54