The rebellion of Korah against Moses resulted in him and his followers being swallowed by the earth. What was Korah’s sin and why was this punishment appropriate?
Samuel – Shmuel
The prophet Samuel was the last of the judges. He was directed by God to anoint Saul and then David as king.
Numbers 6:2 – The Nazirite Vow
Numbers 6 introduces a special vow: the Nazirite vow. This article explains this vow and gives some examples of people who were Nazirites.
Can Prophets Make Mistakes?
We are taught that God communicates with true prophets. Then it is natural to ask two questions: Can prophets make mistakes? Are prophets infallible?
The Seven Species in the Bible
The Land of Israel is praised for many qualities. One of the most famous are the Seven Species mentioned in Deuteronomy / Devarim chapter 8.
The Balancing Act of Bitachon and Hishtadlut
Parshat Beshalach 5772
It doesn’t matter where you look, there are contradictions.
For just one example, let’s look at an event recorded in Samuel I Chapter 16.