Yoav kills Amasa

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1. The Rebellion of Sheva Ben Bikhri (continuation)

   Chapter 20 (II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   David send Amasa ben Yeter, his new General, to suppress the uprising of Sheva ben Bikhri, but Amasa fails in his mission to enlist David’s supporters. What are the reasons for his failure? Did Yoav do the right thing when he killed him?

2. Between War and Peace

   Rabbi Alex Israel

   Yoav's murders of Avner and Amassa exhibit the simple act of dishonor to the king, and also jeopardize the prospect of national peace and unity. Yoav's bloody ways characterize the reign of David but are not appropriate for the peaceful reign of Shlomo.

   Shimi Ben Gera's venture to "Akhish ben Ma'akha, King of Gat" may be hinting that this is a venture of political maneuvering on Shimi's part, an appointment with a rival king and not a simple return of slaves. 

   The description in Divrei HaYamim of the transition between David and Shlomo is formal, regal, ceremonial, public, and sedate in contrast to the description in Melakhim. 

3. Yoav: The Ambiguous General – A Study of Contrasting Depictions in Sifrei Shmuel, Melachim and Divrei HaYamim

   Dr. Nechama Price

   תאריך פרסום: תשפ”ה | | Hour and 1 minutes

   The lecture presents a comprehensive discussion of the complex character of Joab ben Zeruiah, King David’s army commander, as described in various biblical sources. The lecture examines the contradictory descriptions of Joab in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, and emphasizes how each book presents him in a different light – sometimes as a negative and violent character, and sometimes as a loyal and protective hero. Ultimately, the lecture invites to grapple with the complexity of the character and the challenge of judging his actions.