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This formula has tremendous meaning, as even today when we pray for the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash, we are in essence praying for the Divine Presence to dwell once again among us, especially in the Holy Temple. This dwelling is also a sign of the amount of prophecy with which the nation will be blessed.
We have discussed in the past that the reason King David did not build the Beit Hamikdash was not as any form of punishment, as he actually received a reward that no one before him received – the establishment of a monarchal dynasty. As soon as his son would sit on David’s throne, he would be king and be able to build the Temple, based on the architectural plans he received from his father (see Divrei Hayamim I, 28:11-19).
But from where did David get the plans? The key is in an interesting story in Shmuel I, 19. David ran away from Shaul and came to Shmuel, the prophet, in Rama, and they went together to a place within Rama called Nayot. Shaul sent group after group of his men to apprehend David, but each one who came before Shmuel started prophesying instead of seizing David. Finally, Shaul went himself and in Nayot in Rama, he too prophesied.
The two themes that repeat themselves in these p’sukim are Nayot in Rama, and the multitude of prophecy, which indicates the presence of Hashem. We will explain. The previous p’sukim tell of Shaul’s plan to kill David in his bed. Michal, daughter of the former and wife of the latter, used her cunning to save him. From there, David escaped to Shmuel. Chazal are puzzled by the identification of Nayot in Rama, as they would seem to be two different towns. Yalkut Shimoni (Shoftim 510) posits that they were sitting in a high place (=Rama, which fits the description of the Beit Hamikdash) and dealing with the noy (adornment) of the world. Why was this the time to discuss the Temple?
Shmuel is the one who anointed Shaul to be the king, and as Shaul’s mentor, Shmuel was the only one who was able to stop Shaul from killing David. Shmuel was also the one who anointed David to be Shaul’s successor. Therefore, if one kills David, he is nullifying Shmuel’s prophecy. This meant also that David’s own prophecy was true. The midrash (Midrash Tannaim, Devarim 1:17) reports that David would tell his father, to the latter’s chagrin, that he would kill a Plishti giant named Goliat and build the Beit Hamikdash. Therefore, killing David would also preclude that prophecy. Running to Shmuel at this time of danger was David’s way of checking whether his prophecy could come true. Shmuel did confirm that David would be responsible for the construction and gave him the plans (see Rashi to Divrei Hayamim I, 28:12).
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Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
The Land of Israel LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
As a preparation for the Kuzari's classic proof of G-d from the mass-revelation at Sinai, we start here with 5 other directions to strengthen our belief which also contribute to what the Kuzari will present as well.
Ein Aya Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
Is physical strength and fitness a necessity or an ideal? Although it if often totally overlooked among topics of Judaism, Rav Kook writes that it clearly is also a necessity to deter the many enemies of Israel, but even in Y'mot HaMashiach, in the Messianic era, to a certain extent, it's ideal continues even after our enemies will have been finished off.
