David

נמצאו 17 תוצאות חיפוש

1. Poetry, Passion and Politics: Who is David HaMelekh?

   Dr. Yael Ziegler

   תאריך פרסום: תשע"ג | |

   The biblical story of David is lengthy and multifaceted. While his complex personality sometimes reveals contradictions, the final assessment of David in the book of Kings is that of an unparalleled leader, who is presented as the model for successful kingship. In this shiur, we will examine the nature of David’s leadership. What makes David the ideal king in the Bible, against whom all other kings are measured? We will also explore the general question of biblical leadership: Which qualities are necessary for great leadership and how can we discern them in the biblical portrayal of David?

2. Megillath Ruth: Paradigm of Kindness and Mother of Kingship

   Part 1

   Dr. Yael Ziegler |

   This series will look at Ruth in its Biblical contexts. The end of the Megilla lists the lineage of King David, who is Ruth's progeny. Is monarchy a biblical ideal? Ruth exemplifies chesed, and often goes far beyond what we would expect from regular people. It provides a hope of counteracting the danger of tyranny which often comes with monarchy by ensuring that David is genetically pre-disposed to extreme chesed and unselfishness.

3. Shimshon, David and Boaz: Passion and Restraint

   Part 6

   Dr. Yael Ziegler |

   David, the royal progeny of Ruth, and Shimshon, the last shofet in Shoftim, have some striking similarities. Comparing the two, and examining the critical differences separating the king from the failed tribal champion, highlights the importance of Ruth and Boaz in serving as an antidote to the problematic period of Shoftim.

4. Nevukhadnetzar's Second Dream

   Part 1

   Rabbi Yaakov Medan

   Nevukhadnetzar’s second dream seems easy to interpret. The special skill needed by Daniel, that Nevukhadnetzar’s other servants lacked, was the courage to say the harsh message to the king. Nevukhadnetzar’s arrogance demanded humiliation. The legitimacy and correctness of Daniel’s advice to him to give charity is questionable. Twelve months later, once the charity ceases and Nevukhadnetzar’s arrogance is still in place, as is seen by his rooftop statement, the punishment is carried out. His rooftop show of arrogance raises an association to David’s rooftop arrogance prior to his sin with Bat Sheva.

5. Mizmor 1

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Mizmor 1 addresses the average person’s challenge of facing the evils of the world. The anti-dote to temptation presented in the Psalm is the desire to keep God’s commandments in the Torah. The humanity of King David is addressed. 

6. Mizmor 9

   David and His Multi-colored Message

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   The ambiguity of the title of Mizmor 9 and the possible inconsistency between the title and the rest of the Mizmor are discussed. The possibility that ambiguity is used as an intended literary toll is presented.

7. Mizmor 12

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Rashi interprets Mizmor 12 which discusses the danger of words as a historical reference to David’s life. Radak, noting the lack of a personal plea, believes that this is a general description or prophecy for the future. Malbim changes the focus from using one’s language to cheat to using one’s language to reject God.

8. Mizmor 122

   Shir HaMa'alot (Part 3)

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Mizmor 122 focuses on Jerusalem as the place where the Beit HaMikdash stands, a place of great social and judicial significance, and a place that represents the peace of the Jewish Nation. David’s special relationship to Jerusalem and the Beit HaMikdash is addressed.

9. Ruth and Naomi: Resolution

   Dr. Yael Ziegler

   In Ruth and Naomi's final conversation, Naomi expresses cautious faith in a quick resolution. Boaz's inquiry "Who are you?" actually means "What are you? Married or single?" Ruth alters Boaz's words in order to bridge between Naomi and Boaz foreshadowing King David bridging between the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. 

10. A Blessing on Both Your Houses: Rachel and Leah

    Dr. Yael Ziegler

    Elimelekh's abandonment of his personal and national house and Ruth and Naomi's homelessness come full circle with Ruth entering Boaz's house. In the book of Judges the national house is threatened with collapse. Ruth is likened to Rachel and Leah who together symbolize unity. Her union with Boaz will establish David's kingdom, which will unify the Nation.

11. Naomi's Child: The Movement toward Kingship

    Dr. Yael Ziegler

    In Ruth and Naomi's struggle for food and progeny, God gives both through his agent Boaz. The story is filled throughout with blessings symbolizing the end of the accursed era of the Judges and the ushering in of the blessed Davidic dynasty. Boaz and Ruth disappear from the narrative leaving only Naomi's character.

12. Linguistic Mirroring

    A Harmonious Story, Part I

    Dr. Yael Ziegler

    The structure of Ruth is a chiastic one. Repetition of key words and phrases is one of many linguistic techniques used. Boaz and Ruth's shared trait of kindness stages them as the main characters. Ruth as the initiator and Boaz completing the task come together to create the Davidic dynasty.

13. 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.

14. Mizmor 34's Significance in King David's Life

    Dr. Avigail Rock

    תאריך פרסום: תשע"ג | |

    A Talmudic discussion debates whether Tehillim, attributed to King David, was written about King David’s personal experiences, or for the community at large.  The conclusion appears to be that some parts of Tehillim relate to the personal; other parts to the communal.  This shiur asks why Mizmor (chapter) 34 of the book of Tehillim is the one which best goes with King David’s experiences with the king of Gat. We analyze the chapter of Tehillim, and then revisit the context of the Mizmor’s title about David and the king of Gat as described in the book of Shmuel. When we put the pieces together, we find a picture of David’s struggle and message of religious process and faith.

15. Tanakh Profiles - David

    Rabbi Jonathan Mishkin

16. David

    HaTanakh.com Staff

17. Mirror Characters in the Bible: The Case of Samson and David

    Dr. Yael Ziegler | שעה ו- 8 דקות

    There is a phenomenon of "mirror characters" in Tanakh - characters with many similar actions, personality traits, and characteristics, and often the Tanakh will go out of its way to use similar linguistic styles in order to highlight these similarities. Often examining these similarities also serves to highlight the differences between the two characters- including their successes and failures. This shiur focuses on the characters of David and Shimshon, highlighting the major similarities between them, and the similar choices they make, but also the crucial differences. By examining these differences we learn about the importance of channeling one's powers and strengths only towards productive, meaningful actions and national goals.