Vocab
מזה הפסקת אש? (פסוק כז-כח)
"ceasefire"
How old was Ishboshet when he became king? (passuk י)
40 years
Where does HaShem tell David to go? (Passuk א)
Hebron-חברון
Where did Abner bring Ishboshet? (Passuk ח)
מחניים
What are the names of the three brothers? (passuk יח)
יואב, אבישי, ועשהאל
What does ויפגשום mean? (passuk יג)
"And they confronted"
According to Rashi, why is the place where the 12 men fought called חלקת הצורים? (passuk טז)
Because it is the place where they sharpen their swords.
Who originally asked for a ceasefire; Yoav or Abner? (passuk כו)
Abner
Where did Abner and his men go? (passuk כט)
ירדן, בתרון, מחניים, וערבה
What did Yoav and Abner do to symbolize peace in passuk כח?
They blew the Shofar
מזה לרדוף? ( כב passuk)
"To chase"
What did Metzudat David say about Abner's sword? (passuk כג)
That the iron/blade was so sharp that it could break the ground.
What did Abner say to Asahel about Yoav when he was being chased? (passuk כב)
"Stop chasing me or I'll have to kill you! How will I tell your brother Yoav I've killed you?!"
Where did Yoav and Abner's men fight? (passuk יב)
גבעון
How long was David king of חברון and יהודה? (passuk יא)
7 years and 6 months
מזה "חסד ואמת"? (ו passuk)
"Good deeds and truth"
Where does Metzudat David say Asahel was stabbed? (passuk כג)
On top of the heart, near the fifth rib.
What message did David want to pass on to the people of יבש גלעד? (passuk ה)
David- "You did a great Mitzvah by burying your king. HaShem will bless you and reward you, as will I."
What was the name of the place that the 12 men fought at in גבעון? (passuk טז)
חלקת הצרים
Which tribe rallied behind Abner to fight? (passuk כה)
בנימין
What word does Yoav use to make a promise of peace to Abner? (passuk כז)
"חי אלקים"
Where does Rashi say Asahel died? (passuk כג)
"In his place."
What was the word used to describe the fight between Yoav and Abner's men? (the fight with the 12 men) -(passuk יד)
"וישחקו"
Where was Ishboshet king? (פסוק ט)
גלעד, אשורי, יזראל, אפריים, ובנימין.
How many of Abner's men did David's army kill? (passuk לא)
360