David and Yoav

נמצאו 9 תוצאות חיפוש

  1. Yoav Kills Avner

    Chapter 3 (III)

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    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 react?

  2. The Difference Between David and Yoav

    Chapter 3 (IV)

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    Does David carry any responsibility for Avner's murder? Why did David allow Yoav to remain in his position as commander of his army, and what was the price he paid for doing so?

  3. 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?

  4. David and Bat-Sheva (Part II)

    Chapter 11

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    This lesson will continue to explore the story of David and Bat Sheva, and David sending Uriah the Hittite to his death. Did Yoav perform David's command as he was commanded? Was he loyal to David? And what is David's single credit in the story?

  5. The Woman from Tekoa

    Chapter 14 (I)

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    The parable of the woman from Tekoa leads David to return Avshalom to Jerusalem. This lesson will examine the rhetorical elements used by the Tekoite woman to reinforce her words, and discuss the vague statement she made after receiving David’s approval. Does the meaning of the parable correlate with the parable?

  6. David's Reaction to Avshalom's Death

    Chapter 19 (I)

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    David mourns Avshalom in a manner that is unprecedented in the biblical text, and Yoav ben Zeruya reprimands him for his behavior.

  7. The Return of Shim'i and Tziva

    Chapter 19 (II)

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    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?

  8. Double Danger

    Haftarot: Va'yehi

    Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

    The king possesses a unique personal status, but is also a national figure. David's deathbed instructions to Shlomo are examined based on both elements.

  9. Between War and Peace

    Rabbi Alex Israel

    Yoav's murders of Avner and Amassa exhibit the simple act of dishonor to the king, and also jeopardize the prospect of national peace and unity. Yoav's bloody ways characterize the reign of David but are not appropriate for the peaceful reign of Shlomo.

    Shimi Ben Gera's venture to "Akhish ben Ma'akha, King of Gat" may be hinting that this is a venture of political maneuvering on Shimi's part, an appointment with a rival king and not a simple return of slaves. 

    The description in Divrei HaYamim of the transition between David and Shlomo is formal, regal, ceremonial, public, and sedate in contrast to the description in Melakhim.