David and the House of Shaul

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1. The First Split of the Kingdom

   Chapter 2 (I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   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 Gilad? Who is to blame for the division of Israel into two monarchies – with Ish Boshet ruling over Israel and David ruling over Judah?

2. 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?

3. The Killing of Ish Boshet (Part II) - The Anointing of David as King of Israel

   Chapter 4 Chapter 5 (I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Why did David have Rehav and Ba'anah's fingers and toes cut off? Why did Rehav and Ba'ana think David would react differently to the death of Ish Boshet? The second part of the lesson will discuss the first verses in chapter 5, which describe David's coronation as king of all of Israel.

4. David and Mefiboshet

   Chapter 9

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   This chapter opens the saga of Ziva and Mefiboshet. Later in the book we discover the depths of the complicated relationship between these two men. Who is at fault? Are the Can the roots of the conflict be found in our chapter?

5. David, Tziva and Shim'i Ben Gera

   Chapter 16 (I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   This chapter includes the second episode in the complex relationship between David, Ziva, and Mefiboshet. Why did David fail to deliver fair judgement? What links Mefiboshet’s relationship with David and his relationship with his father, Jonathan? How does this episode relate to Shimi ben Gera cursing David?

6. The Beginning of the Rebellion of Sheva Ben Bikhri

   Chapter 19 (III) Chapter 20 (I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   On his return to Jerusalem David meets Jonathan’s son Mefiboshet, who offers his own explanation to the events. Was David’s decision regarding Mefiboshet’s field correct?

7. David and the Giv'onites

   Chapter 21 (I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Three years of famine plagued Israel because of Shaul's actions against the Givonim. What was Shaul's reason for harming the Givonim? Why do the Givonim want to kill seven of Shaul's descendants? Was David correct in allowing them to do so?