Perek 3 Flashcards
Who did Shlomo marry?
Bat Pharaoh
What did Shlomo do to his non-Jewish wives?
As a way of making peace with neighbouring countries.
Who could have prevented Shlomo from marrying these foreign women?
His teacher Shimi ben Geirah (but he had been killed so he couldnt.)
Where did people offer korbanot before the Beit Hamikdash was built?
On Bamot
Where did Shlomo go to offer korbanot?
Givon
How many korbanot did he offer?
1000
After Shlomo brought all the korbanot, who appeared to him in a dream?
Hashem
What did Hashem offer to give Shlomo?
Whatever he wished for.
What did Shlomo ask from Hashem?
An understanding heart to judge people so that he could decide between good and evil.
What did Hashem think of Shlomo’s request?
Hashem was pleased that Shlomo asked for wisdom instead of asking for a long life, riches or defeat of his enemies.
What did Hashem grant Shlomo?
Hashem gave Shlomo a wise and understanding heart.
What other bonus gifts did Hashem give Shlomo?
Wealth and honor
What is the source we have for celebrating a siyum when completing a section of Torah?
Shlomo offered korbanot and made a feast when he woke up and realized he had been gifted with knowledge.
Briefly explain the problem of the two women who came before Shlomo?
Two women lived in a house.
Each gave birth to a son, and there was no one else in the house to help them.
The one woman’s baby died in his sleep.
The mother of the dead child switched the baby with the other lady and took the live one.
Both women claim the live baby is theirs and the dead baby is the others.
How did Shlomo pretend to solve the case?
He ordered his servant to bring him his sword so that he could divide the baby in two and each mother could get half.
