David and Shaul

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The Evil Spirit that Fell Upon Shaul
Chapter 16 (Part II)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
The bad spirit that possesses Shaul ultimately brings David to his home. This lesson discusses the divine providence that led David to Shaul, and the change David underwent after Shmuel anointed him as king.
David and Golyat (II)
Chapter 17 (Part II)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
This lesson will continue the discussion regarding David and Golyat. We will point out the literary contrast between David and Shaul, and the contrast between David and Golyat, and the similarity between Golyat and Shaul's logic.
David and Golyat (III)
Chapter 17 (Part III)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
This lesson will conclude the discussion about David and Golyat, and analyze the discrepancies between chapters 16 and 17. We will focus on the reason Shaul doesn't recognize David, despite the fact that he was his musician and squire.
David in Shaul's House (I)
Chapter 18 (Part I)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
After the battle between David and Golyat, Shaul begins to resent David. What is the reason behind this hostility? Was Shaul correct in thinking that the women's song expresses an appreciation of David? How did hostility become fear and trepidation?
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?
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?
The Relationship Between Yonatan and David
Chapter 20 (Part I)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
Reading chapter 20 after chapter 19 presents significant difficulties. Why is Jonathan surprised when David tells him Shaul is trying to kill him? How is David expected to participate in the Rosh Chodesh feast, when he has just escaped from Shaul's men by the skin of his teeth?
The Arrows
Chapter 20 (Part II)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
This lesson continues to explore the development of David and Jonathan's relationship, in order to understand Shaul's intentions toward David. We will discuss why the arrow signal was necessary, when ultimately David and Jonathan were going to meet regardless of the signal.
The Keila Affair
Chapter 23 (PART I)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
The Keila story expresses David's devotion to saving the nation, but also raises questions about David's methods. What did David have to ask God twice? Why didn't he receive accurate questions to his answers?
David Between the Wilderness of Zif and Ein-Gedi
Chapter 23 (Part II)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
In the final meeting of David and Jonathan, Jonathan expresses his vision of becoming David's second in command. What happened to Jonathan's vision? Why did the people of Zif assist Shaul, and how did Shaul cope with the dramatic test with which he was faced?
Shaul in the cave
Chapter 24
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
Shaul is caught by David and his men while hiding in the cave. Why does David tear Shaul's coat, and why does he regret doing so later? What is the Mashal ha-Kadmoni (Proverb of the Ancient)? What is the significance of this meeting between David and Shaul?
Shaul in David's Hands a Second Time (I)
Chapter 26 (Part I)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
In chapter 36, once again David is presented with the opportunity to kill Shaul, but avoids harming him. Once again, they speak, and reconcile. What is the meaning of this story, which seems like a repetition of chapter 24?
Shaul in David's Hands a Second Time (II)
Chapter 26 (Part II)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
This lesson will continue to explore David and Avishai's infiltration of Shaul's camp. What is the reason behind the argument between David and Avishai? Why does David claim that one who chases him forces him into idolatry?
David and the Amaleki Lad
Chapter 1 (I)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
Chapter 1 of Shmuel II is a direct continuation of the final chapter of Shmuel I. This lesson will discuss the significance of the Amalekite's description of Shaul's death. We will compare the story of the Amalekite with the portrayal of the biblical text, and assess David's reaction and his attitude toward the Amalekite.
David's Lamentation Over Shaul and Yonatan
Chapter 1 (II)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
This lesson discusses David's eulogy of Shaul and Jonathan. We will analyze the content, design and expressions throughout the eulogy.
Punishment and Repentance
Chapter 12 (II)
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
This 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?
Refuting the Claim of the Ammonites
Rabbi Michael Hattin
Long gone and forgotten were the Otniels of illustrious lineage and the Devoras of prophetic inspiration. Now the people only deserved to be guided by a man of problematic pedigree who was himself gainfully employed in the infamous career of brigandage.Yiftah's "promising" introduction thus recalls a long line of other unsung Biblical heroes, people who rose from obscurity, infamy, or the performance of questionable acts to achieve renown. Like Yiftah, David is expelled from society and like Yiftah he gathers to him a group of people with questionable backgrounds.

Yiftah's claim to the king of Ammon is explained in great geographical and historical detail.
A Rabbinic Reading of Shaul: The Binyaminite Hero
Rabbi Francis Nataf | 58 minutes
An analysis of the composite picture that emerges from a tribal study of Binyamin as the background to the countertextual rabbinic preference for Shaul over David. Through this study, we come to a greater appreciation of rabbinic parshanut, both methodologically as well as regarding the hierarchy of religious values that account for the difference visions of leadership held by Binyamin and Yehudah.
Adoniyahu's Insurrection and the King's Clothing
Rabbi David Silverberg