Some of David's songs contain lyrics many would hesitate to sing. David, a man after Yahweh's heart, wrote Psalm 109. I warn you; if you have not read this Psalm, you'll never forget it. Psalms or Tehillim means praise in Hebrew. While reading Psalm 109, I had a picture of a lion roaring. First, let's... Continue Reading →
The Assassin and the Altar–I Kings I, Haftarah
"The Don considered a use of threats the most foolish kind of exposure; the unleashing of anger without forethought as the most dangerous indulgence." ― Mario Puzo, The Godfather I Kings 2, plays out like an assassin movie with a leading hitman. David instructs Solomon to guard the commandments and to walk holy before Adonai.... Continue Reading →