King David and The United Monarchy | The Jewish Story | Unpacked

The Jewish Story Explained is based on the book "Letters to Auntie Fori: 5,000 Years of Jewish History and their Faith" by Martin Gilbert

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:03 Prophet Samuel anoints Saul as king
01:42 God commands King Saul to wipe out the Amalekites
02:39 Samuel secretly anoints David as king
03:35 David and Goliath
04:41 Saul sends David to the frontlines and the death of King Saul
05:25 King David ascends the throne, civil war, and the United Monarchy
06:01 King David declares Jerusalem his capital
06:34 King David and Batsheva (and Uriah)
07:35 The High Priest anoints Solomon as king
08:02 Political stability during King Solomon's reign
08:41 King Solomon constructs of the Temple
09:20 King Solomon's wisdom
10:34 King Solomon allows idolatry into the Land of Israel
11:12 The united Kingdom splits into Judea and Israel
11:58 Outro

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About Jewish Story Explained: Understand three thousand years of Jewish history in these short videos based on the book Letters to Auntie Fori: The 5,000-Year History of the Jewish People and Their Faith by the renowned historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Learn the Jewish story from the ancient Israelites of the Bible to Hellenization, the Jews of the Middle Ages to modern day, and more.

About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking.

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[AdrianMartinez-gqne]

I think it's worth noting that God didn't reject Saul just because he didn't kill Agag. Saul may have started out humble, but after he started winning wars, he developed a pretty big ego problem. He wanted to always to be the center of praise by the Israelites, as evidenced by when he blatantly stole credit for a victory won by his own son, and when he became obsessively jealous of David.

[jameshanges]

Why did neither Saul or his court know who David was when he came to the battlefield and volunteered to fight Goliath? Hadn't David already a close relationship with the throne and Saul personally?

[sahalyabal]

Part 5
Al-Baqarah - Verse 250

When they advanced to face Goliath and his warriors, they prayed, “Our Lord! Shower us with perseverance, make our steps firm, and give us victory over the disbelieving people.”

[TheDanLevy]

Guys I don't know where you're sourcing your info from but in the Biblical narrative the tribes were not divided into Judah (2 tribes) & Israel (10 tribes) in the time of Samuel. That divide didn't happen until after the death of Solomon. Before the reign of King Saul the Tribes of Israel were a loose confederation who came together under a series of Judges when they needed to face an external threat. They were not divided into 2 separate kingdoms during the time when Samuel was the Judge

[sylviasolomon]

You are so clear 💗 .and all true . תודה רבה את נהדרת.

[emanuel-vwrg]

This was awsome, but how old was david when he killed the giant??

[saguntum-iberian-greekkons]

3000 years later? What about the Hasmonean and Herodian Kingdoms?

[beverlyhall]

I think you talk way too fast on this video how can I observe info or take notes please slow down

[retirosierra]

Very interesting, thank you! A question: Does this mean that the tribe of Benjamin was absorbed by the tribe of Judah?

[rwales]

when unpacking the bible, unpack it completely. don't cut corners to shorten the text.

[shervinrad]

wait so the Philistines were there when the Israelites came to Canaan? So even historically, this land was for the Philistines?

[bigdeuce]

Any chance you guys can make a video on motta gur?

[Jproartz]

i love filling my head with history also love the channel

[jimmymays]

David was not a child nor was he little. He was able to wear sauls armor. And he was the youngest son. He could have been 30.

[sahalyabal]

Part 3
Al-Baqarah - Verse 248

Their prophet further told them, “The sign of Saul’s kingship is that the Ark will come to you—containing reassurance from your Lord and relics of the family of Moses and the family of Aaron,  which will be carried by the angels. Surely in this is a sign for you, if you ˹truly˺ believe.”

[sahalyabal]

Part 1
Al-Baqarah - Verse 246

Have you not seen those chiefs of the Children of Israel after Moses? They said to one of their prophets, “Appoint for us a king, ˹and˺ we will fight in the cause of Allah.” He said, “Are you not going to cower if ordered to fight?” They replied, “How could we refuse to fight in the cause of Allah, while we were driven out of our homes and ˹separated from˺ our children?” But when they were ordered to fight, they fled, except for a few of them. And Allah has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of the wrongdoers.

[dnyaneshshinde]

What is the name of the anchor/narrator

[sahalyabal]

Part 2
Al-Baqarah - Verse 247

Their prophet told them, “Allah has appointed Saul to be your king.” They protested, “How can he be our king when some of us are more deserving of kingship than he, and he has not been blessed with vast riches?” He replied, “Allah has chosen him over you and blessed him with knowledge and stature. Allah grants kingship to whoever He wills. And Allah is All-Bountiful, All-Knowing.”

[sahalyabal]

Part 6
Al-Baqarah - Verse 251

So they defeated them by Allah’s Will, and David killed Goliath. And Allah blessed David with kingship and wisdom and taught him what He willed. Had Allah not repelled a group of people by ˹the might of˺ another, corruption would have dominated the earth, but Allah is Gracious to all.

[jez]

Batsheva was not not married to Uriah but forces got divorced before battle in case their body could not be found so that the woman could remarry....yet still for man of his stature he should have known better....