Rav Listman continues to discuss the persona and influence of King Achav, in the times of Eliyahu and Elisha the Prophets.
Melachim I Chapter 18: The Epic Battle Between Achav and Eliyahu
During the times of Eliyahu Hanavi and King Achav, there was tremendous political and financial prosperity. The dichotomy, however, is that spiritually the nation of Israel are in dire straits. Idolatry is rampant, and there is a serious threat of war on Israel, because of their spiritual downfall. Eliyahu HaNavi...
The Lineage of Achav – The Kingdom of Judah Becomes a Powerhouse in Israel
Kings I, Chapter 16: The Tanach describes the many kings that led up to one of most powerful of kings in the history of Judah's reign in Israel - King Achav. His father, Omri, was a righteous king and had many merits, giving him the opportunity for his son, Achav,...
The Reign of King Ba’asha
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Blind Morality – Do disabilities effect our ability to be moral?
Yorovam and Achia Hashiloni confront each other in this chapter of Melachim. Achia is blind, and we learn about the comparison between Achia and Yitzchak, who was also blind at the end of his days. Does blindness or any other disability effect our ability to keep the mitzvot and make...