Perek 13 Flashcards
What was the name of the man of G-d who was sent to reprove Yeravam?
Iddo.
What was Yeravam doing when the man of G-d came?
he was offering korbanot on the mizbeyach for the dedication of his Temple.
Who did Iddo address his message to?
The Mizbeyach
Who will be the king from the House of David who will come in the future and burn the bones of the false Kohanim on this very Mizbeyach?
Yoshiyahu
Why did Iddo not address the King directly?
To show that he was not worthy of being spoken to.
What was Iddo’s exact prophecy?
“Altar, altar, so said Hashem, “Behold a son will be born to the house of David, Yoshiyahu will be his name, and upon you he will slaughter all the priests of the high places who offer sacrifices on you, and human bones will they burn upon you.”
What sign did Iddo give Yeravam to show that the prophecy will come true?
The mizbeyach will split in half and the ashes will spill onto the ground.
How did Yeravam react to Iddo’s prophecy?
He stretched out his hand and ordered his guards to arrest Iddo.
What happened to Yeravam when he tried to arrest Iddo?
His arm became paralyzed and at that moment the Mizbeyach split.
What favor did Yeravam ask of Iddo and why was it a huge Chutzpah?
Yeravam asked Iddo to Daven to Hashem on his behalf to heal his arm. This was a chutzpah because Yeravam had just tried to arrest Iddo.
Once Yeravam was healed, what did he offer Iddo?
To come eat in his house and to receive a reward.
What instructions did Hashem give to Iddo?
Not to eat or drink anything and not to return on the same way he came.
Give two opinions as to who was the Navi Hazakein in Bet El?
- Either he once was a real Navi who had lost the ability to prophecies.
- He was a false Navi
Did the Navi Hazakein go to the dedication of Yeravam’s temple?
No
What did the Navi Hazakein do when he heard about Iddo’s prophecy and the splitting of the Mizbeyach?
He asked his sons to saddle his donkey and he went to search for Iddo.
Where did the Navi Hazakein find Iddo?
Resting under a tree (bonus: Eilah tree)
What did the Navi Hazakein offer Iddo?
To come to his house and eat bread (a meal)
Did Iddo accept the Navi Hazakein’s invitation at first?
No because Hashem had commanded him not to eat or drink or come back the same route.
How did the Navi Hazakein convince Iddo to come home with him?
He said Hashem came to him in a prophecy and told him to invite Iddo to his house.
What happened in the middle of the meal at the Navi’s house?
Everyone at the table heard the Navi Hazakein receive a real prophecy from Hashem.
What prophecy did Hashem send the Navi Hazakein?
“Because you have rebelled against the word of the Lord, and you did not keep the commandments that Hashem commanded you. And you returned and ate bread and drank water in the place concerning which He spoke to you [saying], ‘You shall not eat bread nor drink water,’ your corpse shall not come to the grave of your forefathers.”
What happened to Iddo on his way back home?
A lion attacked him and killed him?
What was miraculous about Iddo’s death?
- The lion did not devour his body.
- The lion did not attack the donkey
- The donkey did not run away.
What strange sight did the people traveling just out of Bet El see?
The dead prophet lying on the ground with the donkey and the lion standing guard on either side.
What did the Navi Hazakein do when he heard about this strange sight?
He saddled his donkey and went to collect the dead prophet. He personally buried him and mourned for him.
What did the Navi Hazakein command his children?
To bury him next to Iddo.
After all these miraculous events, did Yeravam change his ways?
No
