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Episode: Weekly Torah Readings! Genesis 23:1-25:18, 1 Kings 1:1-31, Matthew 1:1-17,1 Cori
Description: Haftorah Chayei Sarah This week's Haftorah is from the first chapter of Kings 1. Dovid Hamelech (the King) is old and must confront the inevitable succession of the throne. His 40 year reign as King of Israel had been blessed with great success, and he had secured the security and sovereignty of the nation. Yet, in his personal life he had suffered great tragedies and hardships. Having already survived the rebellion of his son Avsholom, he must now confront the rebellion of his son Adoniyahu, and his trusted General, Yoav. The Haftorah relates the foresight and courage of Batsheva, the mother of...