Who Am I?
Which son of David led a rebellion against his father?
Avshalom
What did Avshalom do at the city gates to win over the people?
He greeted them, listened to their complaints, and claimed he could judge better than the king.
"I can solve and judge your problems better than the king"
Avshalom to BNY
Why did Yoav bring the Wise Woman of Tekoah to David?
To convince David to bring Avshalom home.
Why did the people support Avshalom in his rebellion?
He was charismatic and handsome, with GREAT hair- which ultimately became his downfall!
Which adviser pretended to join Avshalom in order to secretly help David?
Chushai
What did Avshalom do to get Yoav's attention after David refused to see him?
He set Yoav's field on fire.
"Achitofel's advice is not good this time"
Why did David leave the Aron in Yerushalayim when he fled?
Because Yerushalayim was its proper place.
Which adviser became so upset when his advice was rejected that he took his own life?
Achitofel (who was he, by the way?)
How did Avshalom die?
His hair became tangled in a tree, and Yoav killed him.
"I have sinned greatly"
David to Hashem (after the census)
Why did the soldier refuse to kill Avshalom even when Yoav offered a reward?
David had ordered that Avshalom not be harmed.
According to Chazal, what mistake did David make when judging the dispute between Tziva and Mephiboshet?
He did not investigate carefully enough before deciding.
Which loyal foreigner insisted on staying with David when he fled Yerushalayim?
What happened to Sheva ben Bichri after he hid in the city of Avel?
The wise woman convinced the city to kill him and throw his head to Yoav.
GOD is paying you back for all your crimes against the family of Saul, whose throne you seized.
Shimi ben Gera to David
Why did David refuse to kill Shimei ben Gera after Shimei cursed him?
David believed it was part of Hashem's plan and later said it was a day of unity.
Why might David have chosen the three-day plague instead of the other punishments?
Because he preferred to fall into Hashem's hands rather than into the hands of human enemies.
Which woman protected the bodies of Shaul's descendants for months and inspired David to give them a proper burial?
Ritzpah Bat Ayah (Floorie!)
What action did David take that led to the plague in Perek 24?
He counted the people in a census.
“Today you have humiliated all your followers, who this day saved your life."
Yoav to David
Why did Hashem send a famine during David's reign in Perek 21?
Because Shaul had harmed the Giveonim. (who were they and what happened there?)
What lesson can be learned from Ritzpah bat Aya's actions?
Dedication, loyalty, honoring the dead, perseverance