perek 20 Flashcards
While Shaul was still in Ramah, where did David go?
To Yonatan
Explain the phrase כִּ֣י כְפֶ֔שַׂע בֵּינִ֖י וּבֵ֥ין הַמָּֽוֶת׃
David tells Yonatan that there is one step between him and death.
What festival was coming up and how would Shaul usually celebrate?
Rosh Chodesh. With a feast for the members of his palace
How did David plan to prove to Yonatan that Shaul wanted to kill him?
David would miss the feast and if Shaul got angry, Yonatan would know that David’s life truly was in danger.
What excuse did David ask Yonatan to give for missing the Rosh Chodesh feast?
That David had a family korban in Beit Lechem
Where did David plan to meet up with Yonatan after Rosh Chodesh (ie in three days time)
Even HaEzel (The Ezel Stone)
How would Yonatan secretly tell David the results of their test?
Yonatan would bring his servant and shoot some arrows. Depending on how Yonatan spoke to the servant, David would know if was safe or if he had to flee.
What would be Yonatan’s signal that David was safe?
he would tell his servant: Bring the arrows BACK to me. then David could come back.
What would be Yonatan’s signal if David had to flee?
Yontan would tell his servant: Go far and fetch the arrows.
During the Rosh Chodesh feast, how did Shaul adress David?
Ben Yishai
Why did Shaul call David “ben Yishai”?
He meant it derogatorily, like calling someone by their family name.
How did David react to Yonatan’s excuse for David?
Shaul became furious with Yonatan and called him “son of a rebellious woman.”
What did Shaul point out to Yonatan concerning his personal future?
If David were to rule, he would essentially be taking away Yonatan’s throne.
Did Yonatan accept his father’s rebuke?
No. he continued to argue with him.
What did Shaul do when Yonatan continued to argue with him?
He lifted his spear at him.
