Melachim Perek 1 and 2 Flashcards
Why was David Hamelech cold?
As a punishment for cutting off the corner of Shaul’s coat.
What solution did the king’s servants have to keep him warm?
To have a young unmarried woman keep him warm.
Who was the סוכנת
Avishag Hashunamit
What was the name of David Hamelech’s 3rd son?
Avshalom
What was the name of David Hamelechs 4th son?
Adoniyahu
Why did Adoniyahu choose to rebel now?
Because David Hamelech was sick and people were wondering who would be the next king.
According to the text, why did Adoniyahu think he should be the next king.
Because he was handsome, and because his father never reproved him all his life, and he was next in line after Avshalom.
Who supported Adoniyahu’s rebellion?
Yoav ben Tzeruya and Evyatar Hakohen as well as the kings’ servants.
Who did NOT join the rebellion?
Natan Hanavi, Tzaddok Hakohen, and Benayahu ben Yehoyada and Shimi and Rei.
Where did Adoniyahu go to hold his coronation?
אֶ֣בֶן הַזֹּחֶ֔לֶת אֲשֶׁר־אֵ֖צֶל עֵ֣ין רֹגֵ֑ל
Who did Natan Hanavi call to inform David Hamelech about Adoniyahu’s rebellion?
Batsheva, wife of David, mother of Shlomo
What plan did Natan Hanavi devise together with Batsheva?
That Batsheva would first come and tell David Hamelech what was going on and then natan would come and give the same report. This double report would convince David that the matter was urgent.
What did David Hamelech swear to Batsheva many years ago?
That their son Shlomo would be the next king.
How did Batsheva describe the scene of Adoniyahu’s coronation?
Adoniyahu has slaughtered oxen and cows and sheep in abundance and he called all the king’s sons and Evyatar the Kohen and Yoav the general of the army, but did not invite Shlomo.
According to Batsheva, why were the eyes of Bnei Yisrael on David Hamelech?
Because they were not sure if he approved of Adoniyahu so they were waiting to see who David officially chose to succeed him.
Why did Batsheva say that “I and my son will be like sinners.”
As respect instead of saying you are guilty. Also, David promisedBatsheva that the proof that their marriage was “kosher” was that Shlomo would rule, so if Adoniyahu became king, then retroactively Batsheva was not properly married.
What details did Natan Hanavi add to the story?
He described the coronation feast, and that all the king’s sons and Evyatar had been at the feast and everyone called out :”Long live King Adoniyahu”. Natan stressed that he - Natan, and Shlomo and Tzadok and Benayahu (ie all the people loyal to David) were not invited.
How did David match Adoniyahu’s coronation and make Shlomo’s even better?
- Adoniyahu rode a horse, Shlomo rode David’s mule.2. Adoniyahu’s feast was at Ein Rogel, Shlomo’s was at the Gichon3. Adoniyahu had the disgraced general Yoav and the retired Kohen Gadol, Evyatar and Shlomo had Benayahu and Tzaddok haKohen and Natan Hanavi.
How did Bnei Yisrael react to the coronation of Shlomo?
The people rejoiced with great joy and the earth exploded with the sound of their rejoicing.
Who gave Adoniyahu the news that Shlomo had been annointed king?
Yonatan the son of Evyatar
How did Adoniyahu’s followers respond to the news of Shlomo’s coronation?
They fled, each man to his way (house.)
What did Adoniyahu do when he heard that Shlomo had been chosen as king?
He ran to the Ohel Moed and held onto the sides of the Mizbeyach
What message did Shlomo send to Adoniyahu?
“If he will be a valiant man, even one hair of his shall not fall to the ground, but if wickedness will be found in him, he shall die.
What message did David give Shlomo before he died?
Keep the commandments of Hashem, walk in His ways, keep the Torah, so that you (Shlomo) will succeed in everything you do.
