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Four Metzoraim outside Shomron weigh their options
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An Officer who questions Elisha’s prophecy is promised to witness it while not partaking in it
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Elisha guarantees relief from the famine within 24 hours
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After hearing the horrific extent of the famine Yehoram rips his clothing revealing sackloth underneath
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Yehoram is presented with a horrifying case of cannibalism
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Ben Hadad lays siege to the city of Shomron inducing a famine
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Yehoram feeds the Arameans and sends them back home in peace
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Yehoram is denied permission to annihilate the Aramean army
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The Aramean army is blinded and led into a trap
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Elisha’s attendant panics after spotting the surrounding army
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The King of Aram sends a force to capture Elisha under cover of darkness
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The king of Aram suspects a traitor, but is informed its really Elisha
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Aram secretly plans an ambush to assasinate Yehoram
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During construction, an ax head flies off its handle into the Jordan
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Gechazi’s sins, Rejection, and the Repercussions for Elisha
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Gechazi and his children are cursed with Naaman’s Tzaraas
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Gechazi tells Naaman that Elisha changed his mind due to some visitors
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Gechazi chases after Naaman to accept a portion of the gift that Elisha had refused
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Naaman makes some final requests from Elisha before leaving
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Naaman returns to express his gratitude but Elisha refuses any sort of reward
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Naaman’s servants convince him to follow the Navi’s instructions and he is cured
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Naaman leaves enraged at the instructions and treatment by Elisha
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Naaman travels with a large entourage to Elisha
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Yehoram reacts with hopelessness but Elisha sends a positive message
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Naaman brings a letter from the king of Aram to Yehoram
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A young Jewish captive advises Naaman to go to Elisha to be healed
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Naaman, an Aramean war hero, is afflicted with Tzaraas
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Elisha miraculously feeds 2,200 students with the 22 portions of bread
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Elisha miraculously cures the stew from the poison
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During the famine a poisonous/bitter ingredient is mistakenly added to the stew
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The boy is miraculously revived; the woman shows her gratitude to Elisha
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Elisha closes the door and prays for the boy’s revival
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Gechazi is unsuccessful so Elisha goes to the boy himself
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Elisha sends Geichazi to place his staff on the child
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As the woman grabs Elisha, Geichazi tries to push her away
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The woman heads to Elisha but hides her true purpose from her husband
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The child is born but one day mysteriously dies.
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Elisha offers to repay the woman’s kindness with a personal favor
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The Shunamite woman requests her husband build separate accommodations for the Navi
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The widow sells the oil for a large profit; Elisha is hosted by a woman in Shunem
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Elisha tells the widow to gather as many empty jugs as she can
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Ovadya’s widow comes to Elisha for assistance with his outstanding debts
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After a counter attack fails Mesha sacrifices the Crown Prince on the wall
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Moav is fooled into thinking the Jewish army is dead and end up walking into a trap
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Elisha commands the armies to completely obliterate Moav’s land
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Elisha’s prophecy of the miraculous water and defeat of Moav
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Elisha requests a musician to play to raise his spirits
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Yehoshafat agrees to join forces with Yehoram against Moav
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The punishment to Achav’s descendants begins when Moav rebels against Yehoram
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Yehoram ben Achav assumes the throne though not as wicked as his predecessors
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Background on the origins of the youths and a deeper understanding of their mistake
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A group of youths mock Elisha with deadly consequences
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Elisha miraculously cures the waters of Yericho
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Elisha splits the Yarden and is recognized as Eliyahu’s successor
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Eliyahu is taken up in a whirlwind of Fire and Wind
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Eliyahu offers a final request; Elisha asks for a double portion
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Eliyahu and Elisha approach the Jordan while the other prophets watch from a distance
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The prophets of Beit-El inform Elisha of Eliyahu’s imminent departure
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The Abarbanel deals with the premise from the Midrash that Moshe and Eliyahu were equals.
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Eliyahu appears before Achazyahu and repeats the prophecy; shortly thereafter Achazyahu dies childless
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A 3rd contingent is sent but they show humility and beg Eliyahu to spare their lives
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A second contingent approaches Eliyahu with similar results
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A group of soldiers go to summon Eliyahu with fatal consequences
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Messengers return with the words of the prophet; Achazya suspects this prophet is Eliyahu
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Eliyahu is sent with a harsh rebuke for Achazya and his messengers
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Moav rebels; Achazya is injured and sends messengers to ask an idol about his fate
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Achazyahu follows in Achav’s evil ways; Divrei Bracha upon the completion of מלכים א׳
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After a joint venture fails, Yehoshafat severs ties with Achazyahu
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Yehoshafat is a righteous king except for 2 mistakes
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Yehoshafat Intro - Why his accomplishments are omitted from Melachim
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The fulfillment of Eliyahu’s prophecy after Achav’s death
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Achav valiantly leads the army as he dies in his chariot
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Aram’s strategy is a targeted strike on Achav; Yehoshafat is caught in the crosshairs
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Micha doubles down on his prediction; Achav disguises himself for battle
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Achav orders Micha imprisoned until he returns from battle
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Does a Soul in the Next World have Bechira for Good or Evil? Does it care what goes on in this world?
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Tzidkiyahu slaps Micha across the face and insists he must be lying
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One Spirit offers to put false words in the mouths of the False Prophets
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Micha describes the Judgment taking place in Heaven
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Micha reveals his vision of the war; Achav reinforces his belief regarding Micha
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Micha tells Achav what he wants to hear but Achav insists on finding out the truth
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The Messenger encourages Micha to echo the message of the false prophets
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Tzidkiyahu symbolizes the defeat of Aram with iron horns
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An officer goes to summon Micha while the 400 prophets continue with their prophesies
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Yehoshafat asks if any other true prophets remain to consult
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Yehoshafat insists on hearing the word of G-d; Achav has 400 false prophets brought forward
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Achav proposes to go to battle with Yehoshafat to recapture Ramot Gilad
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After 3 years of peace between Aram and Yisroel, Yehoshafat allies himself with Achav
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As a result of Achav’s Teshuva, G-d delays the punishment till the days of his descendants
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The Navi reflects on the infamy and depravity of Achav’s malchus
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The prophecy continues with the annihilation of Achav’s descendants and Izevel’s fate
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Achav tries to deflect blame while Eliyahu continues with Achav’s punishment
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G-d sends Eliyahu with a sharp rebuke for Achav
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After Navos death, Achav happily goes down to inherit the field
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A conspiracy is formed to frame Navos for a crime punishable with death
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Izevel assures Achav she will get the vineyard from Navos
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Navos’s Reply and Deeper Dive - Why didn’t Achav just seize the field as king?
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Achav is rebuked and returns home angry and upset
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After finally being hit, the Navi disguises himself and waits for the king
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A navi orders his friend to hit him but the friend refuses and is killed
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Achav and Ben Hadad make a weak treaty and part ways
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Ben Hadad’s servants plead to Achav to spare his life
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The Navi once again conveys Hashem’s guarantee of success
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The vastly outnumbered force of Achav encamps opposite the Aramean army
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Ben Hadad’s advisors convince him to launch another attack
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Ben Hadad sends out his forces while he gets drunk with his buddies
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A Navi informs Achav of the miraculous victory that G-d will bring
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The elders and people advise Achav to deny Ben Hadad’s latest terms
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Ben Hadad of Aram leads a massive force against Shomron
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Elisha is recruited by Eliyahu to be his attendant
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Chazael, Yehu and Elisha will exact the retribution from Klal Yisroel that Eliyahu was advocating for
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Hashem commands Eliyahu to anoint Chazael, Yehu and Elisha
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Eliyahu covers his face and Hashem questions him again
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Eliyahu travels 40 days and nights to Har Sinai
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Eliyahu runs to the desert and begs for his life to be taken
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Izevel sends a message to Eliyahu that she will kill him
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Eliyahu runs in front of Achav’s chariot as the rains fall
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A fire descends to consume the korban inspiring the people to declare ה׳ הוא האלקים
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The korban and wood are moistened and the trench filled with water
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12 stones are used for the altar and a large trench is dug all around
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After the Prophets of Baal receive no response, Eliyahu calls for the people to approach
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Eliyahu taunts and ridicules the Prophets of Baal
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Eliyahu offers the Prophets of the Baal their choice of animals
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Everyone gathers for the public demonstration on Har HaCarmel
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18:16-19Achav and Eliyahu meet and trade accusations
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Eliyahu swears to Ovadya that he will appear to Achav
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Ovadya lays out his argument as to why Eliyahu will cause his death
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Ovadya questions why Eliyahu is sending him to die
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Eliyahu surprisingly appears to Ovadya as he and Achav search for food.
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Hashem tells Eliyahu to appear before Achav as rain is about to resume
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After seeing her son bright back to life, the widow recognizes Eliyahu is a true navi of Hashem
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Eliyahu places the child’s body on his bed and begins his tefillah to Hashem
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The widow’s son dies and she holds Eliyahu responsible
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The widow’s supply of flour and oil miraculously replenishes for a year
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Eliyahu assures the widow that she will have enough for him and then her family
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Eliyahu is commanded to go north to a widow in Zorfas
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Eliyahu hides out until his water source dries up
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Hashem commands Eliyahu to go into hiding near a stream with food provided by ravens
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Eliyahu Hanavi appears on the scene to counteract Achav’s influence
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Achav introduces a new idol; Chiel rebuilds a cursed city
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Omri moves the capital to the newly built city of Shomron
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The people are divided between supporters of Tivni and Omri before Omri ultimately prevails
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The army rejects Zimri’s rule and follow Omri to rebel
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Zimri kills out Baasha/Elah’s family, men, women, children, relatives, and friends.
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After Baasha dies and his son Elah takes over the prophecy is repeated to Yehu
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A prophecy regarding the destruction of Baasha’s family
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Asa dismantles the Tower of Baasha and suffers from Gout near the end of his life
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Why Asa reaching out to Ben Hadad was a lack of bitacon on his part
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Baasha lays siege to Yerushalayim; Asa turns to Aram for help
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The Bamos are not removed; Asa makes donations to the Temple
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Asa removes the abominations from his kingdom and deposes his evil grandmother
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The exceedingly righteous Asa assumes the throne of Yehuda
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Aviyam is criticized for following in the sins of his father and failing to live up to Dovid’s example
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Rechavam replaces the confiscated shields; his reign comes to an end
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Shishak of Egypt attacks the Kingdom of Yehuda and seizes their treasures
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Rechavam fails to guide the Kingdom of Yehuda and they stray from G-d
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The boy dies and Yeravam’s tragic reign comes to an end
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A prediction of future punishment for the entire kingdom after Yeravam is gone
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Aviyah has good inside of him earning him a proper funeral
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Yeravam’s child is going to die as soon as his wife enters the city
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Yeravam’s house will be completely eradicated with no living remnants
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Achiyah calls out Yeravam’s wife’s disguise along with Yeravam’s behavior
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Yeravam instructs his wife to disguise her identity; Hashem reveals her identity to Achiyah
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When Yeravam’s son becomes deathly ill he sends his wife to consult with Achiyah
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Yeravam doubles down on his sins leading to his destruction
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The old Prophet instructs his children to bury him together with the True Prophet
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The old Prophet carries the dead Prophet back to his city for burial
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Word spreads of the amazing sight of the lion and the corpse
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The True Prophet is killed by a lion on his way back home
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The False Prophet lies about his own prophecy to bring the True Prophet home
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The False Prophet invites the True Prophet to his home but is refused
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The False Prophet chase after the True Prophet to invite him home for a meal
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An older “prophet” hears of the wondrous events in Beis El
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The Navi refuses Yeravam’s offer and returns on a different path
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After Yeravam is healed he invites the Navi to his home for a meal
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The Navi gives a sign; Yeravam’s hand becomes paralyzed
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A Navi approaches Yeravam with a prophecy regarding the punishment that will befall the priests of the Bamos
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Yeravam changes the dates for Shabbos and the Yomim Tovim
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Various Gemara’s and Midrashim discuss Yeravam’s actions and ultimate demise
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Yeravam sets up 2 golden calves as convenient alternatives to the Bais Hamikdash
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Yeravam is concerned that Jews may abandon him and revert back to Rechavam’s rule
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Rechavam obeys the command of Hashem to stand down
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The 10 tribes coronate Yeravam prompting Rechavam to raise an army to suppress the rebellion
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The tax collector is stoned; Rechavam flees to safety.
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In response, the people declare their independence
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Rechavam speaks to the people harshly in accordance with the advice of his friends
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Rechavam turns to his younger friends for advice
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The elders advise humility and a gentle response
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Rechavam takes 3 days to weigh the request and consults with his father’s advisors
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The people demand that Rechavam ease from the burdensome policies of Shlomo
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Rechavam travels to Shechem to be coronated there
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The conclusion to the story and lessons to be learned
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Shlomo passes away and is succeeded by his son Rechavam
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Shlomo hunts for Yeravam, so Yeravam flees to Egypt
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If Yeravam remains righteous he will merit a dynasty
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In Dovid’s merit the split would not happen in Shlomo’s lifetime and would not involve all the tribes
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Achiyah tells Yeravam that he will be king over 10 tribes
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Achiyah meets up with Yeravam as he leaves Yerushalayim
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When Hadad hears that Dovid and Yoav have died he requests permission from Paraoh to return home
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The backstory of Hadad’s escape and rise to power
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Hashem sends Hadad the leader of Edom to antagonize Shlomo
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In the merit of Dovid, Shlomo’s punishment would be delayed until after his death
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Hashem tells Shlomo he will lose the malchus as punishment
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Shlomo is faulted for not living up to Dovid’s standards
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Shlomo marries many foreign wives including Bas Paraoh
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Shlomo maintains a monopoly on the Egyptian Horse Trade
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As Shlomo’s fame grows, foreigners come to pay tribute and hear his wisdom
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Shlomo’s fleet imports gold, silver, ivory and exotic animals
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Shlomo uses the vast amounts of gold to make shields
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10:14-15A perspective on Shlomo’s wealth and living a life of luxury with a tie-in to Shir Hashirim
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Shlomo gives the Queen of Sheba all that she desires; she goes home
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Shlomo imports large quantities of precious Coral for construction
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The Queen of Sheba blesses G-d and praises Shlomo
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The Queen tells Shlomo that his wisdom actually exceeds the hype
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The Queen is greatly impressed by Shlomo’s wisdom
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The tragedy of Shlomo’s malchus and the lessons to be learned from it
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More details of the identity of the Queen and the nature of her visit
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Shlomo organizes a fleet to transport gold from Ophir with assistance from Chiram
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The Good: Bas Pharaoh leaves the City of DovidThe Bad: Shlomo closes up the Milo for her benefit
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Shlomo did not force Klal Yisroel to perform any of the construction labor
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Surviving remnants of the Canaanite nations were utilized in the various construction projects
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Shlomo imposes a labor conscription for various construction projects
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Despite the disagreement over the present, Chiram sends Shlomo large amounts of gold
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The destruction will be so extreme that the nations of the world will be astonished by it.
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G-d warns Shlomo that if Klal Yisroel turns away from Him they will be cut off and exiled
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G-d tells Shlomo that he has accepted his prayers and his name will always be associated with that place
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After the celebration ends G-d appears once again to Shlomo
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Klal Yisroel celebrates the inauguration of the Bais Hamikdash for 7 days followed by 7 days of Sukkos
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Shlomo sanctifies additional areas in the Azarah to fit the numerous karbanos being offered at the Chanukas Habayis
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Shlomo’s bracha continues that Hashem should provide daily for the needs of Klal Yisroel
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Shlomo’s bracha that Hashem stay close to Klal Yisroel as he was with our ancestors
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Shlomo arises after completing his prayer and begins to bless Hashem
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Shlomo presents arguments for Hashem to be receptive
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Shlomo prays for Hashem to be receptive to the Teshuva of captives
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Shlomo prays for jewish soldiers going into battle
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Shlomo prays that G-d answer the prayers of non-jews at the Makom Hamikdash
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Shlomo prays for G-d’s assistance with other natural disasters and plagues.
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Shlomo prays for G-d to accept the prayers/repentance of the Jewish people if rain is withheld
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Shlomo prays for the return and redemption of future exiles
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Shlomo prays for swift justice for a Sotah or One who swears falsely in the Azarah
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Shlomo asks Hashem to give special attention to the Makom Hamikdash and prayers offered there
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Shlomo questions how an infinite G-d could be limited to a finite place like the Bais Hamikdash
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Shlomo prays that Hashem keep the promise made to Dovid regarding his descendants
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Shlomo begins a lengthy tefillah with praise of Hakadosh Baruch Hu
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Shlomo describes Dovid’s longing to build the Bais Hamikdash and Hashem’s refusal
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Shlomo blesses the people and expresses gratitude to Hashem
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Shlomo comments on the Cloud and declares he built the permanent resting place for the Shechina
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The contents of the Aron; The Shechina comes to rest in the Bais Hamikdash
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The poles of the Aron were extended to the Paroches and created a peculiar image
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The Aron is brought into the Kodesh Kodashim and is covered by the freestanding Keruvim
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A spontaneous celebration breaks out as the Aron is transported to its final resting place
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The Dedication Current Ceremony of the Bais Hamikdash
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The Beis Hamikdash is completed; the funds set aside by Dovid are transferred to the Temple storehouses
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Shlomo builds 10 additional Shulchans and Menorahs
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The molding process for the copper keilim in the Jordanian plains
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The completion of ten kiyors and other copper keilim
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Chiram builds a portable stand for the Kiyor. To Receive Copies of the Pictures please email: Sternd46@yahoo.com
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The marvelous Yam Shel Shlomo; What happened to Pi ?
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Some of the commentaries on the pillars & capitals
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In Depth Look At the Capitals (i.e. Crowns) at the top of the Pillars. To Receive Copies of the Pictures please email: Sternd46@yahoo.com
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Chiram the coppersmith designs the magnificent Twin Pillars of Yachin and Boaz
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Completing the Courtyard; Who was Chiram the Coppersmith?
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Details of the stones used for the walls and foundations of the בית יער הלבנון Complex
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Additional structures were built in the House of the Forest of Lebanon complex
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Shlomo spends the next 13 years building his palace and the House of the Forest of Lebanon
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After 7 years and 7 months of construction the Bais Hamikdash is completed
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Doors are built for the entrance to the Heichal and Walls are built for the Azarah
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Special doors and doorways are built for the partition between the chambers
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Further descriptions of the Keruvim; what happened at the Churban
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Shlomo builds new Keruvim in addition to the 2 on the Aron
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Further details of the interior decoration of the Bais Hamikdash
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The inner area of the Bayis is prepared to house the Aron
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The interior floor and wood paneling in the Bayis
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A double ceiling is designed; Hashem sends a Navi with a stern warning to Shlomo
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No iron tools were used in the construction of the Bais Hamikdash
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An annex containing various cells is built all around the structure
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Was Chiram the Tzadik our pesukim make him out to be?
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After the stones are quarried, Ashmedai helps Shlomo find the Shamir
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Shlomo imposes a tax on the Jews to finance the construction
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A very unusual pasuk in Tanach describing logistics of lumber transport
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Chiram thanks Hashem for granting such a worthy successor to Dovid
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Shlomo requests resources from Chiram to build the Bais Hamikdash
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Shlomo explains Dovid’s inability to build the Bais Hamikdash
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Chiram sends a message to Shlomo after learning of his succession
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Shlomo composed Proverbs, Songs and explained secrets of creation
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Shlomo outsmarts Pharaoh Necho (his father in law)
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The horses were provided food by the commissioners; More on Shlomo’s extensive Knowledge
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Shlomo’s malchus extends throughout the world and requires a large amount of daily provisions
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The Jewish nation multiplies and grows prosperous
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Shlomo appoints 12 commissioners to handle his monthly provisions
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List of Shlomo’s Ministers / Shlomo tries to outsmart the Malach Hamaves
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As a result of the incident, Shlomo gains further respect and admiration of the people
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The true mother begs Shlomo to spare the life of the child
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The women continue arguing back and forth until Shlomo requests a sword
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One woman claims the other swapped babies with her and her baby is really the live one
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Shlomo shows his gratitude and celebrates the new gift
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Hashem grants Shlomo other gifts he did not request
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The Meam Loez teaches us from Shlomo not to allow mistakes of the past affect our Avodas Hashem
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Shlomo points out his inadequacies of leading the nation
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Shlomo brings 1,000 Karbonos in Givon and G-d offers Shlomo any request
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Bamos were widely used amongst klal yisroel during this period
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Shimi is executed for his actions, the kingdom is firmly established
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Shlomo calls out Shimi for disobeying his order
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Shimi accepts Shlomo’s restriction but after 3 years leaves to retrieve his servants
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Yoav is executed and buried, new leadership takes over
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Yoav refuses Binyanahu to request to leave the Mikdash
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Yoav fears for his safety and runs to the Mizbeach
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After executing Adoniyahu Shlomo dismisses Evyasar but spares his life
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Shlomo pronounces a death sentence on Adoniyahu
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Shlomo explains to his mother Adoniyahu’s plan to take the malchus
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Bas Sheva agrees to present Adoniyahu’s request to Shlomo
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Adoniyahu approaches Bas Sheva with a request for Shlomo
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After Dovid’s lengthy reign, Shlomo’s malchus is firmly established
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Story in Gemara Shabbos 30(a-b) and the Deeper Understanding from Chazal
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Dovid completes his instructions about Shimmy and then passes away
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Dovid’s instructions regarding Yoav, Barzilai’s children and Shimi
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Dovid instructs Shlomo to safeguard the Torah in order to receive G-d’s promised dynasty
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Adoniyahu’s supporters desert him so he runs to the Altar and grabs the horns
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Yonasan continued describing Shlomo’s coronation to Adoniyahu
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The sounds from Shlomo’s supporters reach Adoniyahu and his guests
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Benayahu accepts the mission and prays for its success
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Dovid gives further instructions regarding Shlomo’s coronation
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Dovid summons the big 3 for Shlomo’s coronation
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David swears to Bas Sheva that Shlomo will be crowned immediately
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Nosson is displeased that he was not invited to the party and that possibly Dovid acted without consulting with him
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Bas Sheva explains the fallout if Dovid does nothing
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Bas Sheva comes to Dovid’s inner chamber to plead her case
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Nosson explains the necessity of approaching Dovid ASAP
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Nosson presses Bas Sheva to bring news of Adoniyahu to Dovid
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While some join the revolt, others remain loyal to Dovid
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Adoniyahu recruits Yoav and Evyasar to his side
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Unable to be warmed by clothing, Dovid’s servants search for a young maiden to provide warmth
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Dovid discovers the site of the future Bais Hamikdash
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Dovid purchases the Makom Hamikdash from Aravnah
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Aravnah offers everything to Dovid and blesses him
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Aravnah offers his field with its contents to be used as part of Dovid’s sacrifice
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Hashem tells the Angel of Destruction to stop the plague at Aravnah’s threshing floor
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What Dovid’s response to Gad teaches us about empathy
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Dovid expresses his anguish over an impossible decision
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Gad presents the 3 punishments to Dovid to choose
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Hashem tells David that he will have to choose between 3 punishments for his actions
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Dovid realizes his mistake and expresses regret
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Dovid commands Yoav to conduct a census of Klal Yisroel
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1.What caused G-d’s anger? 2.Did G-d incite Dovid to sin? 3.What was Dovid Motivation? 4.How could Dovid forget something every school child knows?
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Further descriptions of Binayahu’s military feats
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3 warriors risk their lives to get water for Dovid from Bais Lechem
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Shamah’s heroics and the story begins of a Pelishti raid during the harvest season
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Details of Elazar’s role in the battle with the Pelishtim
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The list of Dovid’s warriors begins with Adino Hatezni
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David prays for his malchus to shine without obstacles
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Dovid speaks with the spirit of G-d and mentions the ability of the Righteous
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Chazal tell us that “Hukam Ol” is a reference to 2 takanos that Dovid established
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The Song Dovid sang after Hashem saved him from his enemies
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Last Pelishti Giant is killed; Intro to Shiras Dovid
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Additional battles with Pelishti warrior giants
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After a near death experience, Dovid’s soldiers forbid Dovid from going to battle anymore
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Shaul and Yonasan are properly eulogized and buried and the famine ends
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Dovid is inspired to reinter the bodies of Shaul of Yonasan
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The bodies are hanged and left strung up for an extended period of time
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Dovid chooses 7 of Shaul’s descendants but spares Mephiboshes
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The givonim demand 7 of Shaul’s descendants be handed over for execution
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Dovid reached out to the Givonim to try and appease them but they initially refuse
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Understanding the persecution of the Givonim and why it led to a famine in Dovid’s time
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The war ends; A listing of Dovid’s cabinet members
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The Gemara learns from our story whether it’s permissible to hand over one jew to spare an entire city from an invading army
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Yoav demands Sheva be handed over to save the rest of the City
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Yoav and his army besiege the city where Sheva has taken refuge
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Yoav’s attendant covers up Amasa’s corpse and urges the soldiers to move along.
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When Amasa is late in returning Dovid turns to Avishai to lead the attack
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Dovid returns to Jerusalem and separates from his Pilagshim
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The fallout from the argument leads to Sheva’s rebellion
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After Dovid crosses the Jordan, the 11 Shevatim complain about their lack of participation
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Barzilai expresses his desire to remain behind to be buried in his ancestral cemetery
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Barzilai declines Dovid’s offer due to his advanced age.
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Dovid extends an offer to honor Barzilai for his kindness during the rebellion
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Dovid rules that Mefiboshes and Ziva should divide the estate
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Shimi presents his case to Dovid to withhold punishing him
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As Dovid is accompanied across the Jordan, Shimi rushes to beg forgiveness
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Dovid encourages Shevet Yehuda to take the lead in restoring Dovid’s malchus
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The shevatim debate returning Dovid to the throne
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The returning army is sad and disappointed at Dovid’s reaction to the victory
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What Dovid’s prayer for Avshalom teaches us about benefiting the neshama of a deceased
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Dovid learns from the Cushite messenger that Avshalom is dead
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The lookout informs Dovid of the arrival of 2 messengers
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Achimaatz passes the Cushite on the way to deliver the news to Dovid
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Achimaatz volunteers to deliver the “good news” to Dovid
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Avshalom’s body is dumped in a pit in the forest, instead of by the monument he built
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A soldier reports discovering Avshalom hanging from the tree to Yoav
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As Avshalom runs from Dovid’s soldiers his hair gets caught in an elm tree
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Dovid organizes his army for battle with Avshalom’s forces
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As Dovid arrives in Machanayim, he is greeted by some unexpected allies
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Dovid crosses the Jordan; Amasa replaces Yoav as Commander in Chief
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After being disgraced and disregarded, Achitofel commits suicide
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Yonasan and Achimaatz are aided by an unlikely source
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Hashem causes Avshalom to choose Chushai strategy over Achitofel’s
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Chushai offers his own strategy for combating Dovid
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Chushai explains why Achitofel’s plan will fail
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Avshalom asks Chushai for his opinion of Achitofel’s strategy
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Although Avshalom approved of the plan, he calls for Chushai to voice his opinion
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Achitofel lays out further details of his plan to pursue Dovid
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Achitofel devises a plan to pursue Dovid immediately.
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Achitofel advises Avshalom to sin with Dovid’s pilagshim
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Chushai defends his decision to switch allegiances.
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Avshalom enters Jerusalem with Achitofel and is greeted by Chushai
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Shimi continues harassing Dovid until he reaches Bachurim
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Chushai returns to the city while Tziva approaches with provisions
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Dovid is concerned that Achitofel is advising Avshalom
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David ascends Har Hazeisim and composes Tehillim Chapter 3
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Dovid instructs Tzadok to return with the Aron to Yerushalayim
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The Kohen Gadol is replaced and transferred to Elazar’s descendants
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As Dovid flees, he stops at a distant house to assess his supporters
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Understanding Avshalom and Achitophel's motivation
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Avshalom launches his rebellion with his supporters spread out in each city
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Avshalom obtains Dovid's permission to travel to Chevron
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Avshalom successfully steals the hearts of the people
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Avshalom suggests he can be a better judge than his father
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Avshalom adopts an entourage and begins to enhance his popularity
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Avshalom burns Yoav's field to get his attention
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Avshalom's corruption of Nezirus and Shimon Hatzadik's lesson
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After 2 years and 4 children Dovid still will not see Avshalom so he summons Yoav to intercede
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A description of Avshalom's physical appearance and haircutting methods
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Dovid figures out Yoav is behind the Tekoan woman's request
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The Tekoan woman finishes her plea for a reconcilation with Avshalom
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The Tekoan woman asks for the same guarantee of safety for the king's son Avshalom
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After one final plea from the woman, Dovid swears that not one hair will be harmed on her son's head
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Dovid guarantees the safety of the surviving son
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The woman describes her family's desire to execute the remaining son
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Yoav enlists the aid of a Tekoan woman to bring about a reconcilation for Dovid and Avshalom
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Dovid is finally consoled over Amnon's death and years for a reunion with Avshalom
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Avshalom flees to his grandfather Talmai in Geshur
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As the surviving princes return alive, Yonadav gloats about his prediction
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A rumor reaches Dovid that all of the princes were killed, Yonadav tries to calm the king
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Amnon is assassinated, the other princes flee in a panic
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Dovid declines Avshalom's invitation to attend his sheep shearing celebration
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Dovid fails to rebuke Amnon; Avshalom bottles up his anger
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Tamar publicly cries out and mourns, Avshalom tries to comfort her
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Despite Tamar's pleas, Amnon's servant throws her out of the apartment
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After Amnon sins, he immediately develops an intense hatred for Tamar
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After Amnon grabs Tamar, she pleads with him to consider the repercussions of his actions
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Tamar prepares the food for Amnon and brings it to his bedroom while all the servants are sent out
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Yonadav devises a plot to get Amnon alone with Tamar
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Amnon's becomes lovesick over his desire for Tamar
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Dovid captures a crown and spoils and subjects the captives to harsh punishments
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Yoav summons Dovid to finalize the victory over Ammon
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Unconventional Approaches you never learned in Yeshiva/Seminary
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Bas Sheva gives birth to Shlomo who is beloved by Hashem
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Dovid explains his behavior and comforts Bas Sheva
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Dovid stops his afflictions after the child's death; the servants question this behavior
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Dovid pleads and undertakes fasting and afflictions on behalf of the child
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As soon as Nosson leaves, the child becomes deathly ill
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Dovid repents and has his sentence commuted but his son will still die
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Nosson tells Dovid the punishments he will receive
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Dovid is taken to task for disgracing G-d and creating Chillul Hashem
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Dovid is enraged by the rich man's actions and sentences him to death along with a fine
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Nosson describes how the rich man steals the poor man's only sheep to feed his guest
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Nosson brings Dovid a case to judge of a poor man and rich man
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The Malbim defends Dovid from Abarbanel's accusations of 5 sins that Dovid committed
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Dovid takes Basheva as a wife and she gives birth to a child ; Hashem disapproves of Dovid's actions
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The messenger delivers the news to Dovid; Dovid urges Yoav to finish the war
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Uriyah falls in battle; Yoav sends a messenger to Dovid
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Dovid sends Uriyah back to Yoav with instructions to have Uriyah killed
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A Lesson in Not Celebrating the Suffering of Others
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Uriyah disobeys again and swears he will not go home
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An understanding of Dovid's Soldiers' Gittin (Divorce)
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Dovid summons Uriyah back from battle in order to have him go home to Basheva but Uriyah disobeys
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Dovid inquires as to the identity of the woman and is informed she is Basheva daughter of Eliam.
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Yoav resumes the battle with Ammon; Dovid remains behind and notices a beautiful woman from his roof
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An into based on Chazal how to properly understand the story and what actually occurred
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Dovid joins the battle and after Aram's second defeat they sue for peace
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After an initial defeat, Aram regroups and attacks Yoav led by their warrior Shovach
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Yoav prepares for a two-front attack between Aram's mercenaries and Ammon
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The messengers remain in Yericho to avoid embarrassment while Ammon mobilizes for battle
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Chanun's advisors convince him the consolers are really spies so Chanun shaves half their beard and clothing
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Dovid sends messengers to console the new king of Ammon after the death of his father
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While Mefiboshes moves closer to Dovid's palace his son Micha remains at home with Tziva
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Dovid commands Tziva to serve and provide for Mefiboshes.
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Mefiboshes expresses his gratitude for Dovid's kindness; a discussion of what exactly was the kindness
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Mefiboshes appears before Dovid who promises to return his ancestral estate
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Dovid looks for remaining survivors of Shaul/Yonasan to show them kindness
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Dovid rules over all of Klal Yisroel with justice and kindness
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Yoav's uncorrected mistake in reading a word in Parshas Zachor leads to an error when fighting Edom.
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Dovid defeats Edom and appoints Jewish authorities to oversee them
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Toi shows his gratitude to Dovid for defeating Hadadezer
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The Urim Vetumim reveals Keilah's planned betrayal and Shaul's intent to trap Dovid.
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Dovid donates the captured materials for the building of the Beis Hamikdash
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Dovid fights Hadadezer of Aram and cripples the horses
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Dovid defeats Moav and executes 2/3 of the captives
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Dovid completes his Tefillah and request from Hashem
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Dovid points out our eternal relationship with Hashem and then requests Hashem to fulfill his earlier promises
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Dovid praises Hashem for being alone and unique and similarly praises Klal Yisroel
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Dovid expresses how undeserving he is of such kindness and the inadequacies of properly thanking Hashem
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Nosson tells over Hashem's words and Dovid is overwhelmed by them
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Hashem promises to have a father/son relationship with Shlomo and never desert him like Shaul was deserted
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Hashem tells Dovid that after his death, the dynasty will be established through his son
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Hashem promises to fulfill the 2 conditions necessary to allow for the Beis Hamikdash to be built by Dovid's successor.
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Hashem gives additional reasons why a Bais Hamikdash will not be built now
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Additional reasons why Dovid could not build the Bais Hamikdash
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Nosson agrees with Dovid but that night Hashem tells Nosson that Dovid cannot build it
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Dovid expresses his desire to build the Bais Hamikdash
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Dovid defends his actions; Michal has no further children until her death
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Michal confronts Dovid about his excessive celebration
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After the procession is completed, Dovid blessed Klal Yisroel and distributes food and drink to every participant
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Dovid's excessive dancing and celebration causes Michal to be ashamed for him
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Dovid learns of Oved Edom's blessing and resumes the Aron's procession
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After Uzza's death, Dovid temporarily diverts the Aron to Oved Edom's house; Oved Edom sees tremendous blessing
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The series of mistakes by Dovid and Uzza that led to the tragedy of Uzza's death for grabbing the Aron
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Dovid is upset with himself for causing Uzza's death
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As the wagon shakes, Uzza mistakenly believes the Aron is falling; Uzza grabs into the Aron and dies
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As the procession begins with music and celebration, Avinadav's children lead the wagon carrying the Aron
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Dovid prepares to transport the Aron to Yerushalayim
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The Pelishtim regroup for attack; Dovid patiently waits for the sign to launch his counterattack and routs the Pelishtim again
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The Pelishtim are quickly defeated and abandon their idols as they flee
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As the Pelishtim army advances towards Yerushalayim, Dovid consults the Urim V'tumim
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Chiram sends a peace offering to Dovid; Dovid takes additional wives
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After Dovid defeats the Yevusite his face spreads but he remains humble
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As Dovid turns his attention to Yerushalayim, he conquers the Yevusite stronghold of Metzudos Zion
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The elders of the nation seal an agreement with Dovid and anoint him as their ruler.
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Following Ish Boshes's death, the remaining shevatim travel to Dovid to accept his rule.
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Dovid has them executed and their hands and their bodies mutilated to set an example
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Dovid is upset and explains why they deserve to die
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Baanah and Rechav murder Ish Boshes in his sleep and present his severed head to Dovid
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Baanah and Rechav flee a murder to Gas; Shaul's surviving descendant becomes lame
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When word of Avner's death reaches Ish Boshes he falls into despair; we are introduced to Baanah and Rechav
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Dovid explains why he cannot persecute Yoav and Avishai for Avner's murder
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Dovid refuses to eat after returning from the funeral; the people approve of Dovid's actions and are convinced of his innocence in Avner's death
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Dovid accompanies Avner's funeral bier; the Gemara discusses the permissibility
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Dovid declares his innocence from the murder and curses Yoav's descendants
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We discuss several topics (1) Why Avner was deserving of death (2) Avner's amazing final moments (3) Additional questions on the story
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Yoav recalls Avner back to Chevron under false pretenses and murders him
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Yoav returns from battle and is upset that Dovid let Avner go in peace
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Avner goes to visit Dovid after rallying the tribe of Binyamin to his cause
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Final thoughts on Palti's nisayon; Avner encourages the remaining subjects of Ish Boshes to openly support Dovid
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Palti accompanies Michal as she returns to Dovid
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Avner extends an olive branch to Dovid; Dovid establishes a pre-condition to any meeting is the return of Michal
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We discuss 3 issues: (1) How could Shaul have given Michal to Palti if she was married (2) How could Palti and Michal gone through with it (3) How could Dovid have taken back an unfaithful wife?
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The Gemara in Sanhedrin 19b discusses (1) What was the problem with Dovid's marriage to Meirav and Michal? (2) How could Dovid have married sisters when this is prohibited? (3) If Dovid was married to both of them, how could Shaul have given them to other men?
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Avner swears to put all his efforts into consolidating Dovid's malchus, Ish- Boshes does not respond out of fear
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Avner questions whether he is in charge of the Dogs for Yehuda that he should be so disrespected by Ish-boshes
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Avner consolidates his power; Ish-Boshes accuses him of sinning with Shaul's widow
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A continuation of the listing of Dovid's wives and lineage
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Dovid's power and influence grows; we learn about the births of Amnon, Kilav and Avshalom
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Yoav calls Avner out for starting things but agrees to a truce; both armies quickly separate.
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Yoav & Avishai pick up the chase of Avner to avenge their brother's death; Shevet Binyamin reinforces Avner
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After trying unsuccessfully to get Asahel to turn away, Avner stabs him in the fifth rib, killing instantly
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Asahel, the brother of Yoav & Avishai, gives chase after Avner using superhuman speed
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The duel escalates into killing and a full scale battle erupts between the 2 armies
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Avner proposes that Yoav and his soldiers engage in a duel
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A look at the timeline of events as to when exactly Ish-Boshes ruled.
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Shaul's general Avner appoints Ish-Boshes to succeed his father as king over Israel
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After Dovid is anointed king by Shevet Yehuda, he expresses gratitude to Yavesh Gilad for rescuing Shaul's remains from the Pelishtim
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Dovid asks Hashem whether he should return to Eretz Yisroel and to which city
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Dovid focuses on Yonasan and how their love exceeded the love of women
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Dovid calls on the women to mourn Shaul for providing them with nice clothes and jewelry
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Dovid curses Mt Gilboa for what occurred on it and hopes that the Pelishtim do not celebrate the deaths of Shaul and Yonasan
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Dovid composes a kinnah to mourn Shaul and Yonasan
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How was Dovid justified in executing the Amalekite Ger if he was only following Shaul orders and there were no witnesses?
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Dovid has the Amalekite Ger executed for his role in putting Shaul to death.
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After receiving some of Shaul's precious items as tribute, Dovid and his men mourn the various tragedies
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The man tells Dovid his role in assisting with Shaul's suicide.
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A man returns from the battlefield dressed in mourning and apprises Dovid of events.
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After the people of Yavesh Gilad rescue Shaul's remains and bury it, they observe 7 days of fasting
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After the pelishtim desecrate and hang the remains of Shaul and his sons on the wall of Bais Shan, the men of Yavesh Gilad stage a dangerous rescue
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Shaul is decapitated and the Pelushtim spread word of they're victory throughout their land
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Seeing that Shaul is dying, his arms bearer too falls upon his sword and dies.
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Shaul commits suicide - the rationale and halachic discussion
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The Pelishtim inflict heavy casualties on the Jewish Army and kills the sons of Shaul
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Dovid send gifts to all of the cities that aided him during his escape from Shaul
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Dovid establishes it as law that soldiers and supply officers share evenly in spoils of war.
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Some of Dovid's soldiers are greedy/selfish and want to deny the soldiers guarding the supplies from sharing in the spoils
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A cryptic Pasuk describes livestock and a proclamation that this is the spoils of Dovid
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Dovid rescues the hostages, his wives and all the belongings that were stolen and returns each piece to it's owner.
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The egyptian slave leads Dovid to the celebrating Amalekim; Dovid kills all except for 400 camel riders
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Dovid's men discover an Egyptian slave left behind by the Amalekites to die and nurse him back to health
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Dovid consults with the Ephod and then leaves to pursue the Amalekites with 600 men
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The discovery of the Amalekite attack, destruction of Ziklag, and capture of the women and children leads Dovid to despair and his men to consider stoning him
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In Dovid's absence the Amalekim attack Ziklag, capture the woman and children and burn the city to the ground.
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Achish dismisses Dovid and his men from the upcoming battle and they head back to Ziklag
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The officers insist that Dovid cannot be trusted and force Achish to dismiss Dovid.
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The Pelishti officers question the Jews' allegiances but Achish defends them.
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Shaul is exhausted after his encounter with Shmuel and from fasting and is convinced to eat
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Shaul is terrified and loses his strength, the woman tried to get him to eat
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Shmuel informs Shaul that he and his children will die in the ensuing battle with the Pelishtim due to his failure with Amalek
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Shmuel continues to criticize Shaul for trying to get answers from him when Hashem has turned away from Shaul.
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The spirit of Shmuel calls out Shaul for disturbing him.
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What was Shaul's justification for utilizing Ov when the Torah prohibits? Why did Shmuel bring Moshe with him as his advocate?
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An overview of how Ov was performed and the various views of whether it was real or a hoax?
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The sorceress reacts to raising the spirit of Shmuel with shock and accuses Shaul of entrapment
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Shaul disguises himself and visits an Ov sorceress
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After Shaul fails to get guidance from Hashem he turns to Ov (necromancy)
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After Shmuel's death, Shaul banishes all practitioners of Ov and Yedoni; Shaul assembles the Jews for battle.
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As the pelishtim mobilize for battle against the jews, Achish wants Dovid as his personal bodyguard.
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Dovid gains Achish's trust by convincing him that Dovid's raids were against his fellow jews
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Dovid raids the surrounding nations for food and leaves no survivors
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When Shaul hears of Dovid's escape to Achish in Gas, Shaul gives up further pursuit of him.
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To ensure his safety from Shaul, Dovid leaves Eretz Yisroel for the land of the Pelishtim
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Dovid finishes his words with Shaul and they go their separate ways.
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Shaul admits his failing and begs Dovid to return with him, Dovid refuses but offers to return Shaul's spear
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Dovid accepts that he will have to leave Eretz Yisroel to evade Shaul and compares it to idol worship
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Shaul recognizes Dovid's voice; Dovid questions who incited Shaul to resume the pursuit of Dovid
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Dovid rebukes Avner and the army for failing to stay awake and protect the king.
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Dovid climbs a mountain to wake up the people and specifically calls out to Avner
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Instead of killing Shaul, Dovid takes his spear and water jug; Dovid also learns a lesson about the flea
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Avishai wants to take advantage of everyone sleeping and kill Shaul but Dovid does not allow it.
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Dovid and Avishai secretly infiltrate Shaul's camp while the guards are asleep.
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The Ziphim once again instigate Shaul to pursue Dovid
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We discuss 3 issues: (1) How could Shaul have given Michal to Palti if she was married (2) How could Palti and Michal gone through with it (3) how could Dovid have taken back an unfaithful wife?
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After Dovid takes Avigail and Achinoam as wives, Shaul takes Michal from Dovid and gives her to Palti ben Laish
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Dovid praises Hashem for avenging Naval on his behalf and makes a marriage proposition to Avigail
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Naval learns of the gift given to Dovid and becomes numb and depressed; after 10 days he gets sick and dies.
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Dovid accepts Avigail's provisions and sends her home in peace.
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Dovid blesses Avigail for her advice and for preventing him from committing bloodshed
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Avigail concludes with a plea to Dovid to avoid risking his bright future with an act of murder
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We discuss what the Gemara in Shabbos and various Meforshim learn out from our pesukim about what happens to the soul in the afterlife
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Avigail promises Dovid if he forgoes punishing Naval his soul will be bound with Hashem while his enemies will be thrown like a slingshot in the afterlife.
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Avigail asks Dovid to accept her gift for his servants and prophesizes that Dovid will have an eternal dynasty
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Avigail continues speaking with Dovid and praises him for showing restraint by not spilling innocent blood
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Avigail asks Dovid why he expected anything different from Naval - after all his name says it all.
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After Dovid resolves to wipe out Naval and his possessions, Avigail arrives, dismounts and kneels before Dovid.
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Chazal see hints from our Pasuk to further details of the meeting between Avigail and Dovid
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Avigail prepares a substantial gift and sets out to meet Dovid
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One of Avigail's servants informs her off how Naval treated Dovid's messengers
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After Dovid's men repeat Naval's insults, Dovid convenes a Bais Din and sets out to execute Naval
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Naval responds by disparaging Dovid and even questioning his rights to the throne
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Dovid's servants deliver Dovid's request for Naval.
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Dovid hears of Naval's celebration and sends 10 of his men with greetings of peace
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The pesukim describes the characteristics of the evil Naval and his righteous wife Avigail
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We are introduced to an exceedingly wealthy man named Naval
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Shaul asks Dovid to swear that he will not harm his children; Shmuel dies and is mourned by the entire nation.
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Shaul admits that Dovid is more righteous than him and that Dovid will be the next king of Israel
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Dovid ends by rebuking Shaul; Shaul realized his mistakes in chasing Dovid and cries.
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Dovid continues his argument by quoting an ancient proverb.
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Dovid produces the torn piece of garment as proof he has no ill intent towards Shaul
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Dovid reveals his presence to Shaul and questions why Shaul accepted the words of Dovid's accusers
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Dovid regrets cutting off the corner of Shaul's robe and convinces his men not to do any further harm to Shaul
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We discuss how the spider saved Dovid's life and the numerous answers why Dovid spared Shaul's life
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An in depth review of Chapters 57 and 142 in Tehillim that were written during and after Dovid's experience in the Cave
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Despite the request from Dovid's men to harm Shaul, Dovid merely cuts off the corner of his robe
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Shaul enters the cave where Dovid and his men are hiding
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A messenger suddenly arrives and informs Shaul of a surprise Pelishti attack thereby saving Dovid
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Shaul finally closes in on Dovid and has him surrounded on the mountain
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Shaul blesses the Ziphim and instructs them to further investigate Dovid's hideouts and report back to him.
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The Ziphim betray Dovid by informing Shaul of his location
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Yonasan meets Dovid for the last time to provide him with words of encouragement.
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Shaul summons his army to trap Dovid in Keilah.
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After a second response from Hashem, Dovid launches an attack; Evyasar escapes to Dovid with the Ephod
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Dovid asks Hashem whether he should rescue the city of Keilah from the Pelishtim attacks
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Evyasar escapes the massacre and runs to Dovid who promises to protect him
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Shaul turns to Doeg to carry out the executions of Achimelech and his fellow kohanim
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Despite Achimelech's defensive arguments Shaul pronounces a death sentence, however his servants disobey it
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We discuss 3 items: 1. What Chazal say was Doeg's real motivation and intent 2. What was Doeg's justification in his own mind for saying Lashon Hara? 3. Hilchos Lashon Hara learned out from this story.
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Shaul summons Achimelech and the other Kohanim of Nov and accuses them of colluding with the enemy Dovid
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Doeg tells Shaul Lashon Hara that Achimelech and Nov assisted Dovid and helped him escape
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Shaul accuses his servants of betraying him and colluding with Dovid
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Gad tells Dovid to return to the Land of Yehuda; Shaul hears of Dovid's increasing following
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Dovid's family joins him in Moav but the king of Moav betrays him
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Dovid successfully escapes the threat from Achish's court by carrying on like an insane person
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Dovid escapes to the Pelishti city of Gas where the king's servants recognize him and want to kill him
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Dovid comandeers the sword of Golias, which he had previously delivered to the Mishkan, to use in his defense.
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We discuss the personality of Doeg and why he is mentioned now when it seems irrelevant to the Pesukim.
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Dovid assures Achimelech his men are tahor and they will maintain the sanctity of the bread as well
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Dovid requests some food to eat; Achimelech replies he only has holy bread available
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Dovid goes to Nov and tells Achimelech the kohen gadol that he is on a secret mission for Shaul
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Yonasan hurriedly sends the attendant back to the city so that he can have a final moment with Dovid before Dovid flees
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Yonasan leaves the feast in anger and a loss of appetite; he goes out the next morning to communicate with Dovid under the guise of archery practice
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When Yonasan rebukes Shaul for hunting Dovid without cause, Shaul attempts to throw his spear at Yonasan
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Shaul gets angry at Yonasan's actions on behalf of Dovid and insults Yonasan and his mother
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When Shaul inquires about Dovid's continued absence Yonasan tells how he gave Dovid leave to attend a family feast
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Shaul excuses Dovid's absence on the first Rosh Chodesh feast as merely a coincidence due to Dovid being Tamei.
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Yonasan lays out a plan of shooting arrows to secretly communicate the results of the test to Dovid
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Yonasan makes a bris with Dovid's household and then makes Dovid swear again to uphold the covenant.
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Yonasan makes several requests from Dovid the specifics of which are debated by the meforshim
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Yonasan promises that he will help Dovid and gives him a bracha that Hashem should help Dovid when he becomes king
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Dovid's lays out the details of the test and begs Yonasan not to betray their covenant. Yonasan assures Dovid their covenant is still intact.
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Dovid explains the first part of his plan to Yonasan
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Dovid tells Yonasan that Shaul is still trying to kill him but Yonasan finds it hard to believe
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After his messengers fail to arrest Dovid, Shaul travels there to do it himself
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Dovid flees to Shmuel where they spend the night uncovering a hidden secret
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Michal covers Dovid's escape by placing a mannequin in Dovid's bed; Shaul discovers her betrayal
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After Dovid returns to serving Shaul, Shaul once again tries to kill him; Michal helps Dovid escape at night
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Yehonosan's puts his plan into action and Shaul swears he will not kill Dovid.
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After Shaul fails to turn Yonasan against Dovid, Yonasan devises a plan to help Dovid
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Dovid's continued success increases his reputation but also increases Shaul's fear and hatred of him
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The Gemara in Sanhedrin 19b discusses (1) What was the problem with Dovid's marriage to Meirav and Michal? (2) How could Dovid have married sisters when this is prohibited? (3) If Dovid was married to both of them, how could Shaul have given them to other men?
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Shaul gives Dovid a dangerous mission in order to earn Michal's hand in marriage hoping that the Pelishtim will kill Dovid
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After Dovid's marriage to Meirav falls through, Shaul offers his younger daughter Michal instead
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Shaul offers his older daughter Meirav in marriage to Dovid if he can prove himself in battle.
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After Shaul unsuccessfully tries to kill Dovid twice with a spear, he has Dovid removed from his presence.
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Upon the army's return, the women praise Shaul for slaying thousands and Dovid for tens of thousands
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We discuss several peshatim as to why Shaul inquires who Dovid is when it seems he already knew. The Gemara discusses at length the argument about whether Dovid's ancestor Rus, a Moabite convert, was allowed to marry Boaz.
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Dovid displays Golias's head and sword to spread the miracle; Shaul inquires into Dovid's background
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After Dovid kills Golias and decapitates him, the Pelishtim flee in a panic
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As Golias charges towards Dovid, Dovid slings a stone that hits Golias in the forehead.
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Golias and Dovid trade threats on the battlefield.
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As Dovid approaches Golias without armor and proper weapons Golias mocks Dovid
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Dovid convinces Shaul to let him fight Golias; Shaul dresses Dovid in his own armor
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Dovid tells Shaul of his successful battles against a lion and bear.
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Dovid's older brother Eliav grows angry and accuses him of coming to the battlefield for inappropriate reasons
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The Jewish soldiers discuss the reward promised by Shaul to the person who kills Golias.
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As Dovid checks on his brothers at the battlefront, he hears Golias step forward and rant against Israel.
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Yishai instructs Dovid to bring a care package to his older brothers at the battlefront.
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While Dovid's 3 oldest brothers protect Shaul, he is home with his father; Golias continues his diatribe for 40 days
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Golias continues his call for a warrior to duel with while Shaul and the people are terrified and afraid
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Golias challenges Klal Yisroel to send out one warrior to duel with him.
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An impressive and imposing figure named Golias steps forward between the two armies
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Dovid helps Shaul drive away the evil spirits; the Pelishtim assemble for battle against the Jews
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Shaul's servants suggest a harp player be summoned to cheer up Shaul and Dovid is proposed as a worthy candidate
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After Dovid is anointed by Shmuel, he is imbued with a holy spirit, while Shaul is tormented by an evil spirit
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(MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN) In Part 2 we explore why Dovid's lineage which eventually leads to Moshiach is full of various seemingly inappropriate relationships. Wouldn't it make more sense to have a clean pure lineage instead?
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(MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN) We explore the perushim that discuss why Dovid was considered a mamzer until age 28.
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After seven of Yishai's sons are not chosen, Shmuel asks Yishai to send for the remaining son who is busy tending sheep
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Upon seeing Eliav, Shmuel believes he is the future king, but Hashem rejects Eliav
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Shmuel is concerned that Shaul will find out and kill him so Hashem tells him to take along a korban
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Hashem tells Shmuel to stop mourning over Shaul and instead go anoint one of Yishai's sons as the new king
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After Agag is executed, Shmuel and Shaul go their separate ways.
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Shaul begs Shmuel to return with him to the people; Shmuel orders Agag brought before him
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Shmuel interprets the tearing of the garment as a sign that Shaul's malchus would be torn from him and given to someone more deserving.
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We find that Shaul was guilty of one sin that cost him the monarchy whereas Dovid was guilty of two sins and was not punished similarly.
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Shaul finally admits his guilt and begs Shmuel to accompany him, but Shmuel refuses
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Shaul doubles down on his defense; Shmuel declares Hashem's rejection of Shaul
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In honor of Shiur #100, our Rav gives a special shiur on why Amalek was singled out for destruction from amongst our other enemies and why Shaul was mistaken
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Shmuel goes to rebuke Shaul and Shaul gets defensive
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After Shaul fails to eradicate every remnant of Amalek Hashem expresses regret over having appointed him king
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As Shaul initiates war with Amalek, he requests the Kenite people withdraw to avoid the same fate.
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Shaul is commanded to wipe out every living being of Amalek; Shaul summons an army and counts them
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Shmuel explains to Shaul why he is now obligated to eradicate Amalek
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A few words of gratitude and recognition in light of reaching our 100th shiur.
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The pesukim list the personalities that supported Shaul’s wars
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Shaul consolidates his kingdom and wages war against various enemies.
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Yonason is vindicated but Shaul withdraws his pursuit of the Pelishtim
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Shaul cast lots to determine the guilty person and the lots fall on Yonason.
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Shaul inquires of the Urim V'tumim whether to resume battling the Pelishtim; when there is no response Shaul suspects someone has sinned
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We look at several explanations regarding what sin the soldier's committed related to their eating of the animals and how each explanation understands what Shaul did to rectify the situation.
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The soldier's ravenously break their fast and commit a sin, Shaul obtains a large stone and rectifies the situation.
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Yonasan eats unaware of the prohibition and then questions Shaul's decision when informed of it
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Shaul joins the battle and prohibits the Jews from eating the rest of the day.
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The Pelishtim panic causes Shaul to consider consulting the Urim Vetumim before deciding against it
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The Gemara in Chullin discusses the omen of Yonasan and the Meforshim explain why it wasn't prohibited.
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Yonasan devises an omen to determine whether to attack the Pelishtim.
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Yonasan inspires his arms bearer to accompany him and cross to the Pelishtim mountain despite the danger
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Yonasan proposes to his arms bearer to cross the mountain pass without informing his father
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Further details of the battlefield and Klal Yisroel's lack of weapons
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Was the mistake in Gilgal severe enough to cost Shaul the monarchy?
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Shmuel concludes Saul's punishment and they travel to the battlefield.
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Shaul errs and offers karbanos prior to Shmuel's arrival
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Many jews go into hiding, while the army that is with Shaul panics and starts to disperse.
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After Yonasan assasinates the Pelishiti Commissioner Shaul gathers Klal Yisroel for battle.
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Shmuel concludes his speech by reassuring and further instructing Klal Yisroel
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Hashem causes a miracle of rain and thunder; the People beg Shmuel to daven on their behalf
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Shmuel continues his rebuke and describes a miracle that will happen to show Hashem displeasure.
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We cover 3 issues with the pasuk: 1. What are the nicknames used? 2. Why does Shmuel speak in 3rd Person? 3. Why does Shmuel pick these 4 Shoftim out of a much longer list of names?
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Shmuel recalls how each time Klal Yisroel sinned and repented Hashem sent a Shofet to rescue them
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Shmuel has Klal Yisroel testify about his record; He reminds Klal Yisroel of the miracles brought about by Moshe and Aharon
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Shmuel tells the people to testify that he never took advantage of his position
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As Shmuel passes the role of leadership to Shaul he gives a final speech regarding the role of a king
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Shaul leads Klal yisroel to victory in battle; Shmuel gathers klal yisroel to Gilgal to renew the coronation of Shaul
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Shaul rallies the people to battle Nachash and counts his army.
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Shaul refused to take action against those who ridiculed him. Why did this merit a punishment?
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Shmuel documents the king's protocol for posterity; the people disperse; Certain factions reject Shaul as king
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Shaul is chosen publicly as king; Shaul hides among baggage train
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Shmuel gathers the people to Mitzpah to publicly select a king.
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Shaul's uncle inquires about the nature of his meeting with Shmuel
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Shaul attains prophecy, the spectators question this unusual circumstance.
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Shmuel instructs Shaul to wait for him 7 days in Gilgal
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Shmuel tells Shaul of the 3rd of 3 experiences he would have
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Shmuel tells Shaul of the 2nd of 3 experiences he would have
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Shmuel tells Shaul of the 1st of 3 experiences he would have
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- Why did Shaul merit to be the 1st king? 2. How could a King come from a tribe other than the tribe of Yehuda?
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Shaul encounters a group of girls that direct him to Shmuel
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Shaul and his servant discuss what to bring the man of G-d as a gift
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Shaul takes a servant and heads out in search of the lost donkeys
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Shmuel concludes the protocols of a jewish king and sends the people home.
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Why were the Jews criticized for requesting a king? Why did Hashem fulfill an inappropriate request?
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Is a jewish monarch an obligation or optional (Mitzva or Reshus) ?
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Shmuel begins to teach the laws of a Jewish King.
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Hashem tells Shmuel to grant the people's request for a king.
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What was the actual sin that Shmuel's children committed?
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As Shmuel ages, his children are appointed shoftim but do not follow in his path
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After defeat of Pelishtim, peace is restored; Shmuel travels and judges through the Land
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Pelishtim attack; Shmuel offers korban; Hashem brings miraculous defeat of Pelishtim
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Shmuel gathers Jews to Mitzpah to complete the Teshuva Movement.
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Gemara Avoda Zara 41b discusses whether a Jew can benefit from an idol that breaks on its own and brings our story as a proof.
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Shmuel inspires a Teshuva Movement in Klal Yisroel
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What did the people of Beit Shemesh do to deserve punishment.
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Hashem punishes Beit Shemesh; the Aron transfers to Kiryas Yearim
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The people of Bet Shemesh celebrate the Aron's return; Details of gifts the Pelishtim sent with Aron. https://images.app.goo.gl/Z41EmKCPJCvwVUG7A
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The test is a success, the cows carry the Aron to Beit Shemesh
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The Pelishtim devise a test involving nursing cows.
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The Priests and Sorcerers advise the Pelishtim to return the Aron together with a guilt offering
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The Aron moves to Ekron and the plague intensifies. The Pelishtim consider returning the Aron to the Jews.
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The Pelishtim cities of Ashdod and Gat are afflicted with horrific plagues.
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The Pelishtim bring the Aron into the Temple of Dagon. Link to Visual Aid: http://www.carpescriptura.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1-Samuel-5.jpg
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Eli's daughter-in-law dies in childbirth from shock of Aron's capture; son is named Ichabod
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Eli is informed of the news of the battle and dies from the shock.
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The Pelishtim regroup, rally and heavily defeat the Jews; the Aron is captured
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- How many Aronos were there ? 2. Why did Hashem allow the Aron to be captured ?
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The Aron arrives at the battlefield, the jews raise a ruckus which frightens the Pelishtim.
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How some of Eli's descendants incurred punishment and others were able to avoid it.
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After an initial defeat the Jews bring the Aron to the battle to help turn the tide of the war
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Shmuel's fame grows, Jews go to war with Pelishtim
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Eli commands Shmuel to tell him over his prophecy
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Hashem tells Shmuel about the punishments coming to Eli and to Klal Yisroel
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End of Prophecy of Eli's Punishment, Intro to Shmuel's 1st Prophecy
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The Navi tells Eli of Hashem's punishment for his family.
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A Navi comes to tell Eli of Hashem's Complaints about his family
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End of Chana's Tefilah, Evil Deeds of Eli's Sons
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Gemara describes Shmuel's mistake and how Chana begged for his life
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Chana continues her Shira. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Introduction To Sefer Shmuel: (1) Brief historical context (2) Shmuel’s impact on Klal Yisroel
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Chana presents Shmuel to Eli and begins her Tefilla of Thanks. This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Chana cares for Shmuel until he is old enough to travel. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Chana davens, Eli mistakes her for a drunk and confronts her. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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If Penina provoked Chana with good intentions why did she deserve a punishment?
This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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We are introduced to Elkana, Chana, Penina and the family dynamic. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Introduction to Shmuel’s father Elkana
This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
