Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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The story of Nov is interrupted by the description of David's journey to Moav with his family. Are the two episodes linked? How does the text connect...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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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?...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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This lesson continues to explore the development of David and Jonathan's relationship, in order to understand Shaul's intentions toward David. We will...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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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...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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When David escapes to Shmuel, a comical situation occurs: Shaul's messengers’ prophesied against their will, and eventually Shaul does as well. What is...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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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...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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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...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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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...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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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...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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This lesson will continue the discussion regarding David and Golyat. We will point out the literary contrast between David and Shaul, and the contrast...
