David and Bat Sheva
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The Two Wars Against Ammon and Aram
Chapter 10 (II)
Rabbi Amnon BazakAfter 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?
David and Bat-Sheva (Part I)
Chapter 11
Rabbi Amnon BazakThe story of David and Bat Sheva is one of the most difficult events in biblical narrative. What is the key to understanding David's devastating sin? Is there a relationship between his sin and the war described in the previous chapter? Why did Uriah refuse to go to his home?
David and Bat-Sheva (Part II)
Chapter 11
Rabbi Amnon BazakThis 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?
The Poor Man's Lamb
Chapter 12 (I)
Rabbi Amnon BazakWhy did Nathan need a parable in order to inform David of his sin?
Punishment and Repentance
Chapter 12 (II)
Rabbi Amnon BazakThis lesson discusses David’s punishments for his sin. Why didn’t David lose his kingship over a sin that seems much more severe than Shaul’s? How does David’s behavior after the loss of his son reflect on his character?
The Attitudes of Chazal and the Rishonim Toward the Episode of David and Bat-Sheva
Chapter 12 (III)
Rabbi Amnon BazakThis lesson will deviate from the study of the biblical text, and present prevalent interpretations of the story of David and Bat Sheva among Chazal and Rishonim.
The End of the War With Ammon and a Summary of the Unit
Chapter 12 (IV)
Rabbi Amnon BazakThe conquest of Rabbat Bnei Ammon is an epilogue to the story of David and Bat Sheva. Following the analysis of this story we will summarize the episodes starting from David’s kingship over the tribe of Yehuda, through the story of David and Bat Sheva.
The Sin Involving the Census
Chapter 24 (I)
Rabbi Amnon BazakThe final chapter in Sefer Shmuel discusses David's sin in counting the people. Why was taking a census such a severe sin? Why did David fail? How did he react after the sin, and how does his reaction characterize his leadership?
The Difference Between Individual Style and Common Values
Haftarot: Hayei Sarah
Rabbi Mosheh LichtensteinThe messages that stem from the story of selecting an heir for David - whether Adoniah or Shlomo - is that the moral legacy is the only one that will survive over time.
Struggle for the Throne
Rabbi Alex IsraelTwo approaches exist to the story of the contention over David's throne. One approach describes a political struggle with rivalries and palace intrigue, ultimately being resolved the moment the king has designated his heir. Even if another powerful candidate exists, there is an absolute transfer of power.
A second, more spiritual approach, subtly takes the reader back to the sin of David and Bat Sheva. David's withdrawal from public life in the aftermath of the sin has created a situation in which he has not designated a successor. The ultimate choice of Shlomo - Bat Sheva's son - as the heir to the throne sends a clear message that David has paid for his various sins. Shlomo ascends the throne clear of past complications; there is no residual stain on his monarchy.
Tanakh Profiles - David
Rabbi Jonathan MishkinDavid
HaTanakh.com StaffThe Poor Man’s Ewe: One Parable or Two?
Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman | HourThe book of Shmuel II presents the story of David and Batsheva three times. First we have a description of the incident itself, then the parable that Natan the Prophet tells David about the poor man’s ewe, and then the explanation of the parable that Natan presents to David. However, upon closer examination, we notice that the three accounts of the same event differ from each other, and the parable specifically presents some obvious discrepancies with the actual event. Through a close reading of the parable we notice key details that lead us to a secondary interpretation of the parable, allowing us to view the story, and the character of David, through a different lens.
Who Wrote the Book of Shmuel, and Why it makes a Difference
Rabbi Menachem Leibtagתאריך 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.
A Calamity Upon Your House: The Betrayal of David’s Sons
Dr. Yael Ziegler | Hour and 6 minutesKing David stayed back from leading Bnei Yisrael into battle against Amon, went for a stroll on his rooftop and it was all downhill from there. In an act of sexual violation and bloodshed, David's whole life turns around. His punishment comes in the same manner, sexual violations and bloodshed, through his children. David in his greatness not only accepts his punishment, but welcomes it until the end of his life. He recognized the power he may have abused as a king and lost a part of his inner moral compass, making some very passive decisions, until the very end where Natan Hanavi and Batsheva convey the message that it's time to step up and appoint Shelomo as the heir to the throne.
The David and Batsheva Episode
Rabbi David Fohrmanתאריך פרסום: 5777 | | 58 minutes
We will examine the David and Batsheva episode - a very difficult episode in Tanakh, and our focus will be its aftermath. The child that is conceived dies – David prays for him to survive, but the child dies. Why, though, does Shlomo live? He, too, is born in the immediate aftermath. Not only does Shlomo live, but Gid seems ecstatic about his birth. Is there another dimension to the Tanakh's emphasis on the urgency with which David prays for the first child to survive? To find answers, we look for clues through a close reading of related Tanakh texts.
In the prophet Natan's analogy of the "poor man's lamb," who is the lamb in the story, and does it hint at Uriah's childlessness? We compare the story of Yitzhak's birth to that of Shlomo. Both are "miracle children" who survive after seemingly-impossible situations whose destiny is to carry on a dynasty of sorts. Finally, we look at Shlomo's dream and the story of the two women in the court case that Shlomo solves. The court case with the two women may be the final key to explaining why Shlomo ultimately survived, if we look at it as yet another parable. Shlomo asks for wisdom, and God grants him wisdom - but perhaps not in the way Shlomo expects.
David's Sons: Punishment, Repentance and Redemption
Dr. Yael Ziegler | Hour and 1 minutesThis lecture presents the incident of David and Batsheva as the turning point in David’s life, representing a collapse in his career and personal life which had been so successful prior to this event. Through a close examination of the text we learn to appreciate the character and leadership of David, as well as the power of teshuva.
It’s Not Enough to Say that You’re Sorry
The Structure & Story of Books books II (42-72) & III (73-89)
Dr. Beni Gesundheit | Hour and 8 minutesPsalm 51: A Paradigm for Repentance
What thoughts went through King David’s mind after being rebuked by Natan the Prophet? What did he say to show that he truly regretted his actions? What can we learn from this and apply to our personal lives when we are truly sorry for something that we have done wrong?
Following the prophet Natan’s rebuke, mizmor 51 describes David’s confession after his sin with Bat Sheva. In this mizmor, David asks God for forgiveness so that he can teach sinners the ways of God. He pleads to be saved from murder so that he can praise God.
David & Batsheva: Does Teshuva Set Us Free?
Rabbi Moshe Shulmanתאריך פרסום: 2022 | | Hour and 12 minutes
In this lecture, we delve into David's repentance while he remains married to Batsheva, the source of his sin, and examine Natan the Prophet's punishment for him without explicitly demanding their separation. We'll also find profound insights into the aftermath of David and Batsheva's story from the unique perspective of the Prophet's message.