Shimi ben Gera

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1. 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?

2. The Return of Shim'i and Tziva

   Chapter 19 (II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   On his way back to Jerusalem, David meets Shimi ben Gera, who begs David for his life. Does David really forgive his evil behavior? If so, why?

3. Double Danger

   Haftarot: Va'yehi

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

   The king possesses a unique personal status, but is also a national figure. David's deathbed instructions to Shlomo are examined based on both elements.

4. Between War and Peace

   Rabbi Alex Israel

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

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

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