Episode 113 Jehu, a Usurper, and a Heroic Princess

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We study the story of a new king in Israel, an evil queen in Judah, and a princess who saves Judaism

Text: 2 Kings 9-12

In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik discusses the Obelisk of Shalmaneser III in the British Museum.

You can see an image of the entire obelisk here.

You can see the specific image Rabbi Soloveichik analyzes here.

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