Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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The final chapter in Sefer Shmuel discusses David's sin in counting the people. Why was taking a census such a severe sin? Why did David fail? How did he...
Chapter 19 (III) Chapter 20 (I)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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On his return to Jerusalem David meets Jonathan’s son Mefiboshet, who offers his own explanation to the events. Was David’s decision regarding Mefiboshet’...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Despite the acceptance of Hushai’s plan, David flees toward the Jordan River. What is the meaning of his actions? Who assists David, and what is the...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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On his way back to Jerusalem, David meets Shimi ben Gera, who begs David for his life. Does David really forgive his evil behavior? If so, why?
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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David waits in anticipation to hear about his son’s fate. The news arrives in an unexpected way. What is the purpose of describing the event in this way?
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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David send Amasa ben Yeter, his new General, to suppress the uprising of Sheva ben Bikhri, but Amasa fails in his mission to enlist David’s supporters....
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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The uprising of Sheva ben Bikhri was overpowered thanks to the wisdom of the woman from Avel Mehola. How was her wisdom expressed? What connects her to...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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David mourns Avshalom in a manner that is unprecedented in the biblical text, and Yoav ben Zeruya reprimands him for his behavior.
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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David embarks on the final battle against Avshalom full of trepidation about his son’s future. How does the text critique David? How was Avshalom put to...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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The chapter begins with preparations for Avshalom’s rebellion, and later describes the uprising and David’s swift response. This lesson will examine both...
