Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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This lesson discusses David's eulogy of Shaul and Jonathan. We will analyze the content, design and expressions throughout the eulogy.
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Chapter 2 discusses the first period of David’s monarchy over Judah in Hebron. Why was David’s first order of business to turn to the people of Yavesh...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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The battle at the pool in Givon between Avner ben Ner's men and those of Yoav ben Zeruya, ends with the defeat of Avner, but Yoav also suffers losses. Who...
Chapter 2 (III) Chapter 3 (I)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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This lesson will complete our study of the battle at the pool in Givon, and examine what could be derived from the story about Asael and Avner. We will...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Avner ben Ner gets into trouble with Ish Boshet regarding Ritzpah bat Aya, and deserts his camp and joins David. What is the reason behind the...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Avner's attempt to unify the kingdom fails when he is killed by Yoav. What is the attitude projected by the narrative toward this episode? How does David...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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What is the purpose of Charvona's character? Charvona appears as one of the eunuchs in Vashti's story, as well as an adviser here. In both stories he...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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Mordekhai is put in charge of Haman's house, and provided with access to Haman's plans to destroy the Jews. This lesson examines Esther's request from...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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This lesson will compare the letters sent by Mordekhai to those previously sent by Haman. The differences in the wording of the letters stems from the...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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Why did the fear of the Jews fall upon the nations? The chapter alludes to the Exodus and the conquests in Canaan. The war at the end of the book does not...
