What Caused Tisha B'Av? The Story Behind the Ninth of Av from the Book of Kings 

While many books of the Bible, such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel, provide insights into the causes and consequences of Tisha B'Av, the Book of Kings uniquely concludes with the story that directly leads to this significant day. This suggests a profound link between the events we mourn on Tisha B'Av and the entire book. Join me, Adina Blaustein, in this examination of episodes in the Book of Kings (ספר מלכים). As we backtrack through the book, we'll uncover a deeper significance and theme about monarchy in general and the pivotal role of kings in causing Tisha B'Av.
2:29 - Zedekiah's escape and the final moments of Jerusalem
5:22 - Blaming the kings, in the Book of Kings
6:46 - Hezekiah's final moments and Isaiah's warnings
9:02 - Ahaz and the allure of power and idol worship
10:22 - Jeroboam and the link between bad kings and idol worship
11:12 - The prophet Samuel's warnings against the institution of monarchy
11:45 - Solomon's downfall
12:55 - David's deathbed and how the introduction to Kings illustrates the failure of the monarchy.
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