Jewish Game of Conquest

In our final episode, we discuss the history of the city of Jerusalem, ranging from its original names given by Abraham and Melchizedek to the Holy Temple built by King Solomon, to Sannechrib's siege of Judah's capital under King Hezekiah.

In this episode, we discuss the history of the city Beersheba in tribal territory of Judah. That city was founded by both Abraham and Isaac, and also played a role later in Jewish History.

In this episode, we focus on the connection between the city of Bethlehem (בית לחם) and the Davidic dynasty. Special attention is given to line of King David as delineated in the Scroll of Ruth, as well as the connection of Miriam to Bethlehem's alternate name, Efrat.

In this episode, we focus on the connection between the city of Bethlehem (בית לחם) and the Davidic dynasty. Special attention is given to line of King David as delineated in the Scroll of Ruth, as well as the connection of Miriam to Bethlehem's alternate name, Efrat.

In this episode, we discuss how Abraham and Jacob's sojourns in the city of Beth El (בית אל) foreshadow that city's role in the later Kingdom of Israel. We also discuss some interesting factoids about the early name Luz (לוז).

This episode puts the spotlight on the Ephraimite city of Shechem and the different calamities which occurred there. Some of the tragic stories discussed are the rape of Dinah, the sale of Joseph, and the split of between the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah.

This episode focuses on the Benjaminite city of Shiloh--the place where the Tabernacle stood the longest. As part of our discussion, we compare and contrast the idea of the Tabernacle to that of the Holy Temple.

In this episode, we show how the northern city of Dan (also known as Banyas or Leshem or Layish) was associated with idolatry throughout the Bible. We focus on its early appearances in Genesis, as well as its role as the home to Micah's idol and one of Jeroboam's Golden Calves.

In this episode we discuss the city of Hebron (חברון), where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were buried. Part of our discussion focuses on the city's alternate name Kiryat Arba and why, of all people, Caleb merited to inherit this city.

In this episode, we discuss the story of the conquest of Jericho in the Book of Joshua. In doing so, we talk about the spies that Joshua sent to scout the walled and the way the Jews miraculously brought down the walls of Jericho--an event celebrated to this very day. We also discuss the re-appearance of Jericho in the Book of Kings.