# #299 | Melakhim Aleph ch.10 - Power and Wealth

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:28:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:11:19
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<p>Our chapter describes Shlomo as a powerbroker in the region, controlling trade and accruing great wealth. But are these the correct priorities?</p>