Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Toward the conclusion of the battle with the Philistines, Shaul makes the nation take an oath that they will fast. Was Shaul right? Did Jonathan act...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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The mitzvah to destroy Amalek raises a number of moral issues: why were Bnei Yisrael commanded to destroy Amalek? Why does Shaul turn to the Keini and ask...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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The description of Shaul's failure and Jonathan's success is accompanied by a parallel between these characters and the character of Gideon. This lesson...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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In conclusion of our discussion regarding the war against Amalek will discuss two central questions: a - Who owned the coat that was torn at the end of...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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After understanding the reasons behind Shaul's decision to keep Aggag alive, we must try and understand why the sin was so severe. This lesson will...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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In the course of David's anointment, Shmuel is reprimanded twice by God. This lesson discusses Shmuel's behavior, and the means by which God educates...
Chapters 13-14 (Part III)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Shaul's passiveness in the battle is contrasted with Jonathan's activism, when Jonathan seeks a sign that God approves of his actions. This lesson will...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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"Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel," - What is the meaning of this verse? This lesson will discuss the revolt against...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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After Shaul was anointed as king in chapter 10, Nahash the Ammonite attacked Yavesh Gilad in chapter 11, and no one turns to Shaul for help. Shaul returns...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Nahash the Ammonite attacked the people of Yavesh Gilad; without Shaul's intervention, the people of Yavesh Gilad would have had to surrender in shame....
