Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes
By lenny goldberg
Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes May 25, 2020
More on David and Bat Sheva
We delve into the the Talmud and other commentaries regarding this episode.
Shmuel 2 Ch.11 v.9-26 The Cover-Up
Now that Bat Sheva is pregnant, David has to scheme to cover up the scandal. He sends Uriyah out to his death.
Shmuel 2 Ch. 11 v.1-8 David and Bat Sheva -the Scandal
David stumbles in sin with Bat Sheva, and the plot thickens after that...
Shmuel 2 Ch. 10 v.5-19 David Goes to Battle Against Aram
The war with Amon escalates into a two front war with Aram and Amon
Shmuel 2 Ch. 10 v.1-4 David Does "Chesed" to the King of Amon
David wants to repay a favor, but it quickly backfires...
Shmuel 2 Ch. 9 v.10-13 David, Mifeboshet and Tziva
Something deeper may be going on between King David, Mifeboshet and Tzvia
Shmuel 2 Ch. 9 v. 1-9 David Does Chesed for the House of Saul
David wants to return the chesed that his friend Yonatan did for him, and to fulfill the oath they made together
Shmuel 2 Ch 8 v.15-18 King David's Administration
After telling us that King David ruled his nation rightly and justly, scripture outlines his ministers and associates.
Shmuel 2 Ch.8 v.5-13 David's Wars vs. Aram and Edom
In these wars, David takes from the plunder of the enemy, collecting materials for the Holy Temple
Shmuel 2 Chapter 8 v. 1-5 The Wars of David
King David expands his borders
Why Does the Monarchy Stem from King David?
Addressing the question - why does the Monarch have to be decided by heredity...
Shmuel 2 Ch.7 v.18-29 David's Prayer of Gratitude
Upon hearing the prophesy that from him will emanate the monarchy, David offers a prayer of gratitude to Hashem
Shmuel 2 Ch. 7 v.8-17 Why Didn't David Build the Temple?
David is rejected from building the Temple. Did he do something wrong?
Shmuel 2 Ch.7 v.1-8 David Asks Natan About Building the Temple
David thinks its time to move the arc from the tent, and build the Holy Temple
Shmuel 2 Ch.6 v.14-23 David Dances, Michal Fumes
As David is dancing with great fervor as he escorts the arc, his wife Michal doesn't approve
Shmuel 2 Ch.6 v.8-13 King David Brings the Arc a Second Time
David does the "tikun", and successfully brings the arc to the City of David.
Shmuel 2 Ch. 6 v. 1-7 David (tries to ) Bring the Arc to Jerusalem
After conquering Jerusalem, David tries to bring the arc there, but tragedy strikes. We take a deep dive into the importance of the arc in this class.
Shmuel 2 Ch. 5 vs. 17-25 David vs. the Philistines
David fights two huge wars against the Philistines, and passes a huge test.
Shmuel 2 Ch. 5 v. 9-16 David's Kingdom is Established
After conquering Jerusalem, David's kingdom expands and gains recognition among the nations. He takes additional wives and has more children.
Shmuel 2 Ch.5 v.5-9 David Conquers Jerusalem
As his first act as King of Israel, David conquers Jerusalem from the Yevusites
Shmuel 2 Ch.5 v.1-5 David Becomes Undisupted King of Israel
The tribes come to Hebron to crown David as their king
Shmuel 2 Ch.4 v8-12 David Puts Ishboshet's Assassins to Death
Raichav and Baana run to David with Ishboshet's head thinking it's good news, but it turns out to be bad new for them...
Shmuel 2 Ch.4 v1-7 Ishboshet is Assassinated
Two men from the tribe of Binyamin murder Ishboshet the son of Saul while he is sleeping.
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.31-38 David Laments the Death of Avner
After Yoav kills Avner, David mourns excessively to show the people he was not partner to the assassination
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.28-30 David Curses Yoav
David lays a heavy curse upon Yoav for killing Avner.
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 vs 25-27 Yoav Assassinates Avner
While Avner leaves Hebron, Yoav calls him back, deceivingly engages him in conversation, and then murders an unsuspecting Avner. We examine many midrashim which elaborate on this event.
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.22-25 Avner Departs Hebron, Yoav Enters...
After their meeting to unite the kingdom, David sends Avner back, but Yoav shows up....
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.15-21 Avner Brings the Tribes to David
After lobbying for David amongst all the tribes, Avner pays a visit to David in Hebron to unite the kingdom under the Davidic dynasty.
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.10-14 David's Condition to Avner - Return Michal!
Avner ben Nir agrees to bring the kingdom over to David and make a pact with him - but David has a condition....
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.5-10 Avner and Ishboshet Quarrel
When Ishboshet accuses Avner of being with Saul's concubine, Avner gets infuriated, and swears to bring the people over to Davi...
Shmuel 2 Ch.3 v.1-4 David's Family in Hebron
David settles in Hebron, and scripture relates who his wives and sons were. Why did so many of them go off the "derech"?
Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v.18-32 Shock at Asael's Death
After Avner kills Asael, his brothers Yoav and Avishai want revenge
Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v.17-23 More Bloodshed - Avner Kills Asael
With Asael the son of Zruia chasing Avner ben Nir, Avner kills Asael with the butt end of his spear...
Shmuel 2 Ch.2 v. 12-16 Battle of the Heavyweights: Yoav vs. Avner
As Avner is making Ishboshet son of Saul King over Israel, Yoav and his men meet up with them at the pools of Givon
Shmuel 2 Ch. 2 v. 1-7 David is Anointed King in Hebron
David and his men leave the underground and move to Hebron, the capital of the tribe of Judah, and David is anointed king by the elders of Yehuda
Shmuel 2 Ch.1 v.17-27 "How the Mighty Have Fallen"
David's lamentation over Saul and Yonatan
Shmuel 2 Ch. 1 v. 5-16 David Interrogates the Amalekite
After the Amalekite gives over his version of how Saul died, David grills him and kills him.
Shmuel 2 Chapter 1 vs 1-9 An Amalekite Informs David of Saul's Death
While in Ziklag, an Amalekite brings to David the bad tidings about the fall of Am Yisrael
Shmuel 1 Ch. 31 v.5-13 Saul's Body is Abused and Hung from the Walls of Beit Shean
The Philistines abuse King Saul's body, the residents of Yavesh Gilad heroically come to the rescue
Shmuel 1 Ch.31 v.1-4 Philistines Rout the Jews, Saul Falls on His Sword
In a battle on Mt. Gilboa, the Israelites flee the Philistines, as Saul and his sons fight to the death.
Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v. 17-32 David's Men Fight Over the Spoil
After defeating Amalek, David's fighters don't want to share the great plunder with the soldiers who stayed back.
Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v.8-16 David Chases Down Amalek
David and his 600 men on a mad chase to overtake Amalek and save their families
Shmuel 1 Ch. 30 v.1-7 David's Camp of Ziklag is Burnt Down
The Amalekites burn down Ziklag and take the women and children captive.
Shmuel 1 Ch.29 David on the Philistine Side?
What was David's plan when he was suited up for war in the Philistine army in their war against the Jews?
Shmuel 1 Ch.28 v.20-25 The Baalat Ov Episode Comes to an End
Saul recovers, eats, and goes on his way. The sages praise Saul for accepting his fate.
Shmuel 1 Ch. 28 Do You Believe in Magic?
Jewish teachings regarding necromancy and other black magic. Is it real or a hoax?
Shmuel 1 Ch. 28 v7-13 Saul at the Baalat Ov
Samuel 1 Ch. 28 v 1-6 Philistines Ready for War, Saul Desperate for Answers
As the Philistines mobilize for war, King Saul is inquiring of the prophets to find out what he should do. He gets no answers.
Shmuel 1 Ch. 27 v.8-12 David Raids the Neighbors, Lies to Achish
While at Ziklag, David and his men raid the Negev, kill the inhabitants, and bring the spoil to Achish. Daivd misleads Achish, telling him that he's raiding Jewish areas.
Shmuel 1 Ch.28 v.12-19 Samuel Delivers the Bad News to Saul
The spirit of Samuel the Prophet reveals to King Saul that he and his sons will fall in war to the Philistines.