David and Jonathan

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1. David and Golyat (III)

   Chapter 17 (Part III)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   This lesson will conclude the discussion about David and Golyat, and analyze the discrepancies between chapters 16 and 17. We will focus on the reason Shaul doesn't recognize David, despite the fact that he was his musician and squire.

2. David's Flight (I)

   Chapter 19 (Part I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Shaul's attempts to harm David escalate over time. How does David cope with the new reality? What is the significance of Michal's use of the teraphim and the goatskin pillow when she helps David escape from Shaul?

3. The Relationship Between Yonatan and David

   Chapter 20 (Part I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Reading chapter 20 after chapter 19 presents significant difficulties. Why is Jonathan surprised when David tells him Shaul is trying to kill him? How is David expected to participate in the Rosh Chodesh feast, when he has just escaped from Shaul's men by the skin of his teeth?

4. The Arrows

   Chapter 20 (Part II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   This lesson continues to explore the development of David and Jonathan's relationship, in order to understand Shaul's intentions toward David. We will discuss why the arrow signal was necessary, when ultimately David and Jonathan were going to meet regardless of the signal.

5. David Between the Wilderness of Zif and Ein-Gedi

   Chapter 23 (Part II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   In the final meeting of David and Jonathan, Jonathan expresses his vision of becoming David's second in command. What happened to Jonathan's vision? Why did the people of Zif assist Shaul, and how did Shaul cope with the dramatic test with which he was faced?

6. David's Lamentation Over Shaul and Yonatan

   Chapter 1 (II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   This lesson discusses David's eulogy of Shaul and Jonathan. We will analyze the content, design and expressions throughout the eulogy.

7. David and Mefiboshet

   Chapter 9

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   This chapter opens the saga of Ziva and Mefiboshet. Later in the book we discover the depths of the complicated relationship between these two men. Who is at fault? Are the Can the roots of the conflict be found in our chapter?

8. David, Tziva and Shim'i Ben Gera

   Chapter 16 (I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   This chapter includes the second episode in the complex relationship between David, Ziva, and Mefiboshet. Why did David fail to deliver fair judgement? What links Mefiboshet’s relationship with David and his relationship with his father, Jonathan? How does this episode relate to Shimi ben Gera cursing David?