Prophet Pearls #5 – Chayei Sarah (1 Kings 1:1-31)

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Chayei Sarah (1 Kings 1:1-31), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the ancient story of King David’s old age, and the ensuing struggle for succession seem as modern as any HBO political drama. The portion opens with a brow-raising account of a woman “warming” the king. But which provides the best explanation—eisegesis or exegesis study methods? The word play between “Adonijah” and “Adonai” provides a virtual romp through the portion, and we learn how Amnon-Absalom-Adonijah and Solomon fit the Hebrew thought pattern of “three and four.” Gordon explains why it’s a big deal to swear by Yehovah as well as why it was dangerous to live in an ancient culture and claim to be a king. Pearls aplenty, but it’s hard to top the one little word that Bathsheba adds when proclaiming l’chaim to King David—“olam.” "Let my lord King David live forever!" (1 Kings 1:31) I look forward to reading your comments! https://audio.nehemiaswall.com..../Prophet-Pearls/Prop Download Prophet Pearls Chayei Sarah Transcript Prophet Pearls #5 - Chayei Sarah (1 Kings 1:1-31)<br /> You are listening to Prophet Pearls with Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson. Thank you for supporting Nehemia Gordon's Makor Hebrew Foundation. Learn more at NehemiasWall.com. Keith: “Shalom chaverim shelanu,” that means peace to you our friends in Hebrew. This is Keith Johnson with Nehemia Gordon, ready to take another peek into the Prophets to see if we can find some more pearls to share with you. “Shalom chaver sheli, ata muchan?” Are you ready? Nehemia: Ani muchan, Keith. Shalom. Keith: What does “ani muchan” mean, Nehemia? Nehemia: I am ready. Keith: Ha ha! We’re ready. Folks, I’m really excited