David and Michal

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1. David in Shaul's House (II)

   Chapter 18 (Part II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   After Shaul committed to marry his daughter to anyone who defeats Golyat, he has to live up to his commitment to David. Does Shaul act appropriately? What is the nature of the unique relationship between Michal and David?

2. David's Flight (I)

   Chapter 19 (Part I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Shaul's attempts to harm David escalate over time. How does David cope with the new reality? What is the significance of Michal's use of the teraphim and the goatskin pillow when she helps David escape from Shaul?

3. Avner Crosses Over To David's Camp

   Chapter 3 (II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   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 disagreement? Why does David ask that Shaul, Michal's daughter, is returned to him? Was taking Michal from Palti ben Layish the correct thing to do?

4. The Transfer of the Ark and Mikhal's Laughter

   Chapter 6 (II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   How did David correct the problems that arose when the Aron was first brought to Jerusalem? Why did Michal laugh at David, and why did David respond so harshly? Why didn't Michal have a child until the day she died?

5. The Gods of Deceit- Rachel, Michal and the Terafim

   Rabbi Michael Hattin | Hour and 15 minutes

   We find striking similarities between the story of Lavan, Yaakov, Rachel and the terafim in Parshat Vayetze and the story of Shaul, David, Michael and the terafim in Sefer Shmuel. Through a close examination of each text we learn that the story in Shmuel is meant to help us more fully understand the story in Bereishit, and gives us a unique interpretation of both incidents and new insights into the characters of Lavan and Shaul. 

6. Who Wrote the Book of Shmuel, and Why it makes a Difference

   Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

   תאריך פרסום: תשע"ה | | Hour and 10 minutes

   If one reads Sefer Shmuel, one may be bothered- how can we sing songs of King David when he did things that are problematic? Why was he chosen for a continued dynasty? And if he is supposed to be a model king, why are there so many negative things about King David in Sefer Shmuel? In this shiur, we hope to answer not only the question of who wrote the book, but the question of what the prophetic purpose of the book is. The prophet can put things in perspective: justifying cases where they king looked guilty but was innocent, criticizing the king for his sins, and highlighting that though flawed, David is a good leader. He admits his sins and repents, is generally humble, has a sensible political domestic and foreign approach and works toward aspirations to elevate the people to be God's nation.