David - the War against Aram

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  1. David's Wars (Part I)

    Chapter 8

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    After Nathan's vision, David leads a series of military victories over surrounding nations. What is the relationship between this chapter and the previous one, which begins with the words "And it came to pass, when the king dwelt in his house, and God had given him rest from all his enemies round" (7:1)? Why did David treat Moab with particular cruelty? Why did David "Hough all the chariot horses," and how does this action differentiate him from Shaul?

  2. The Two Wars Against Ammon and Aram

    Chapter 10 (II)

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    After the humiliation of David's delegation, David and Yoav go to war against Ammon and their ally, Aram. What differentiates between the two wars? And how do the events in this chapter relate to the story of David and Bat Sheva?