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The Family
(Little) Midrash Says -
The Book of Melachim/Kings 1
This
impatiently awaited volume depicts King Shlomo's reign, which culminated in the
building of the Bais Hamikdash. We gain insight into the reasons motivating this
G-d fearing king and wisest of human beings to marry a large number of foreign
woman.
The story continues with the
tragic split of Eratz Yisrael into two kingdoms. The establishment of images
under Yeravam's rule led to idol worship and eventually to the Ba'al-cult in
Achav's time. To counteract it, the miracle worker and prophet Eliyahu was sent
to that kingdom.
Teachings and parables drawn
from our Sages are woven into the text, aiding us in incorporating their lessons
into our daily lives.
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