tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294436752012-01-05T21:09:44.506+02:00We just can't stop learning! ...The Bekiut Nach class of 5766 in a quest to complete Nevi'im RishonimAlex Israelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10797892424166524424noreply@blogger.comBlogger451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29443675.post-2815518569243794202009-11-25T09:20:00.005+02:002010-06-27T22:42:09.282+03:00

This year I wrote shiurim on Melachim Aleph for Yeshivat Har Etzion's VBM.You can find all 29 shiurim on Melakhim Aleph here.Enjoy!

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here is an article about new finds in Jerusalem, that may stretch back even to the period following Athalia! The excavations at Ir David are very exciting, and are constantly changing. Make sure you take a visit there next time you are in Jerusalem/Israel!

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Daf Yomi a day or two ago, had a facinating line on the next King of Yehuda; Yotam ben Uziah. In this piece of Massechet Sukka, Rabbi Shimon bar Yoachai is talking about the manner in which the greatness of a few lone individuals can hold sway for the entire world:תלמוד בבלי מסכת סוכה דף מה עמוד בואמר חזקיה אמר רבי ירמיה משום רבי שמעון בן יוחי: יכול אני לפטור את כל העולם כולו מן הדין מיום שנבראתי

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The Assyrians are Coming! This is a second introductory post which should set the tone for the next 5 or so chapters. The post Yerovam-Uzziah period is turbulent to the extreme. The forces of Assyria that dominate the region cannot be ignored and form the backdrop for every policy decision. Without understanding the broad perspective here, we cannot understand the Navi.The Gemara discusses four

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Uzziah TabletIn 1931 an archeological find, now known as the Uzziah Tablet was discovered by Professor E.I. Sukenik of the Hebrew University. He came across the artifact in a Russian convent collection from the Mount of Olives. The origin of the tablet previous to this remains unknown and was not documented by the convent. The inscription on the tablet are written in ancient Hebrew with an

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From the heights of the period of Yerovam, the Northern Kingdom falls rapidly. In approximately 40 years the Kingdom is invaded, destroyed and exiled.Here is the timeline as described by ch.15 and 17.Zecharia (ben Yerovam) – 6 months(Rebellion!)Shalum ben Yavesh – 1 month(Rebellion!) Menachem ben G'di – 10 yearsPekachia (ben Menachem) - 2 years(Rebellion!)Pekach ben Remaliahu – 20 years(Rebellion

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This seal of Yerovam's servant was found 100 years ago in Megiddo!This seal was discovered in 1904 during the earliest excavation of Megiddo, led by Gottlieb Schumacher. This was a seal belonging to a royal minister in the 8th century BC. It is engraved with the figure of a roaring lion (symbol of the kingdom of Judah) with a beautiful curved tail and was skillfully executed. The inscription

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The reign of Yerovam ben Yoash and UzziahThe Best of Times; The Worst of TimesWe are now going to move on to the next period; that of Yerovam ben Yoash in the North (Yisrael) and Uzziah (or Azariah) in the South (Yehuda.)All our information points to the fact that from many respects this was a period of great wealth and influence for the region. Sefer Melachim gives sparse evidence both for Uzzia

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אמציה בן יואש מלך יהודהAmatzia is certainly a puzzling personality.When we look at Sefer Melachim, Amazia appears to be loyal to God, and successful in conquering Edom.But there is another story. He makes a disastrous military advance against Yisrael, attacking what seems to be a far stronger kingdom (Yeshuda = the thistle; Yisrael = the Cedar see 14:9.) He loses the battle, allowing Jerusalem to

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Here we have a king that is described as following God. His reign is a significant 29 years. In addition, Sefer Melachim relates that he conquers Edom on the Southern border. We can see from this description that this is a period of calm and stability in which YEhuda can flourish. As we have seen with Yisrael, the pressure from Aram has waned. There is no enemy on the horizon, no superpowers. And

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Avraham Grossman - a leading History Professor at Hebrew University - writes a beautiful article that echos our previous post.It's in Hebrew but well worth the effort.

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פרק י"ד14:1-22 Amatzia ben Yoash (מלך יהודה)#5 Why is this the first act that we see from Amatzia?#6 He doesn’t kill their children (why would he?) on the basis of the passuk in Devarim 24:16. Explain.#7 The defeat of Edom. What was the political situation in Edom prior to this? See מל"ב ח:כ"ב#8 "לכה ונתראה פנים" - What is the implication of this phrase? And thus, what is Amatzia’s message to

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We have spent some time in Yehuda (Athalia and Yoash). Now let us return to the Northern Kingdom – Yisrael. To remind ourselves. We just had the bloody rebellion of Yehu. Now we see the reign of his son Achazyau. Today we shall talk about three kings – all from the north:- YehoAchaz ben Yehu (17)- Y(eh)oash (16)- Yerovam ben YoashThe main point to be made here is the fact that in these times,

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Appendix to the Yoash StoryCommunal Trust and Financial Abuse.As I write these lines, Israel is in the midst of a series of scandals that have been leveled at government ministers, the Prime Minister and the President. One of the issues that are weighing upon my mind then is the question of moral integrity of public officials and the communal measures taken to ensure full honesty especially in

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The figure of Yoash burst in to the public limelight a year or two back when a tablet surfaced that was said to have been excavated on Har HABayit itself. It quoted almost verbatim, certain lines from Divrei Hayamim that relate to Yoash. Unfortunately, the widespread assessment was that it was a fraud. (See the discussion.)But in truth, Yoash doesn't need a modern day sensation to sell his story.

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מלכים ב' פרק י"א-י"בAthalia#1-3 Why did Athalia perform the strange act of killing all the royal family? Search for clues! Passuk 1,3,17-18.· For how many years was she queen?· Who saved Yoash? How did they keep him alive? See also Divrei Hayamim II 22:11 for more details.· How does Yehoyada act in an unusual way for a Kohen, in the light of what we have seen so far in

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Chapter 11 describes the reign of Queen Athalia who presumed the throne after the death of her son, and then killed the entire royal family. Unbeknown to her, Yoash, a little baby, and a male heir to the monarchy, is secretly kept away from harm and lives in secret until he can presume the throne.In his book Biblical Images (Based on the Galei Tzahal radio lecture series – Nashim BaTanach) Rav

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Without doubt any person who holds God at the center of their concern should view Yehu as one of the heroes of the Tanach. After a series of Kings dedicated to Baal worship, Yehu's first act is to kill the Kings that lead the nation astray, and to eradicate the Baal worship from Israel. Yehu is animated by a spirit of fury (shigaon) and in that sense he reminds us of the classic zealot – he is a

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The Names Get ComplicatedReading the end of ch.8, the names can get very complicated. Here is the list of kings:Yehuda: Yehoshafat (25) – Yehoram (8) – Achazyahu (1)Yisrael: Achav (22) – Achazyahu (2) – Yoram ben Achav (12)Chapter 8 describes the two Judean kings who succeeded Yehoshafat. We have already "caught up" with Yisrael, as we described Yehoram ben Achav at war (against Moav) in ch.3.

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Can We Accept An Imperfect Geula?I found this useful site with some articles on our perakim.One contained a beautiful poem by Rachel, the famous modern Hebrew poet (She wrote "Hatishma Koli" and "Kinneret sheli" and she lived a very personally tragic life amidst the joy of the Second Aliya and Kibbutz Degania. She is buried at Kibbutz Kinneret and Nomi Shemer who put many of her poems into songs

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Questions - ch.8-10פרק ח'#1-2 To where does the Shunamite woman move house in the wake of the seven year famine? What does she find after she returns home?#2-6 What can we deduce as to the king’s role from this perek and the previous one?Elisha appoints Haza’el king over Aram#7-8 How does Ben-Hadad relate to Elisha? How did he know him? What does Haza’el take as a מנחה to Elisha. See passuk 9. cf

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Chapter 6-8– The Big Overview.I have spent a great deal of time thinking as to how to "teach" i.e. write these chapters. Rather than dealing with them BeIyun – after all, the stories of each are rather simple – I have decided to look at these stories from a wider angle, giving some shape to the Elisha stories in general.We have 3 major stories about Elisha ahead of us:6:8-23 Elisha captures the

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ch.6:1-7 Ch.6 begins with yet another story of the Bnei Nevi'im in which someone gets into trouble, and then Elisha solves their problem via miraculous means. Elisha is very clearly the leader of the group. They plead with him to accompany them on a simple wood-cutting trip. When they suffer a simple problem of a lost axe, Elisha is the address to whom they turn automatically.I will make two

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Chavruta QuestionsCh. 6-7פרק ו'#1 Why do the B’nei Neviim need to begin to build homes (or maybe a new Beit Midrash?) If homes need to be added to the group of Neviim, that would indicate that they are "recruiting" additional people? Might this demonstrate a burst of interest in spiritual matters?· In the light of the previous perek, who would appear to be responsible for this renewed

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ch.5 - Naaman - Part 2Apologies that I have been out of things for a week or two. Things have been very busy… lots of teaching at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, and Matan (and lots of preparation!) Hopefully now we will resume our routine.Today, I'd like to finish with Ch.5, the story of Naaman.The opening pesukimThe opening verses introduce the personality of Naaman, and yet, as Yair Zakovitch writes

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Chapter 5 Part 1The Curing of Naaman.The background.It is clear from this story that Aram is growing in its strength in the region. If Naaman can engage in regular raiding operations into Israelite territory, then Aram has the upper hand. Likewise, the King of Israel is struck by terror to hear that Naaman is on his way. That is the response of a weaker country fearing an attack by a stronger

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Rav Steinsaltz's article on Elisha (Hebrew article) from his book Biblical Images may be accessed here

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Questions on Chapter 5מלכים ב' פרק ה'Na’aman1. Read the entire perekAnalysis· Find מילים מנחות . In the course of the story, what significance do these words have?#פסוק א-ב This is the introduction to the story in which the characters are introduced and the background to the story is given. Academics call this the “exposition” – because it “exposes “ the characters.· What information is given to

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More on Chapter 44:1-8 The Miracle of the OilA Loan has its Limits.The story begins with a disturbing and difficult glimpse of the socio-economic reality within ancient Israel. A family falls on hard times and borrows money. Maybe the family is still not earning money, and the interest builds up. Maybe the lender has already taken some of the family's property or home furnishings. Now, the lender

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Chapter 4 - Elisha, The Shunamite, and her SonThe main "story" of this perek is the story of the Shunamite woman, and her son. Instead of an article from myself on this chapter, I would like you to read this article (in English!) by Rav Sabato. It is an excellent reading of the Perek.Here is an excerpt from Rav Sabato:"The story of the Shunamite is part of a series of narratives concerning Elisha

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Questions on פרק ד'נסי אלישע. סיפור השונמיתRead the perek in its entirety.פסוק א-ז#1 This woman belongs to a particular group. Which group? Where have we seen this group in our sefer?· "והנשה בא לקחת את שני ילדי וכו'" What does this phrase mean? See Shemot 22:24 and the Rashbam there. How does this loan thing connect with the children? (For an interesting connection with this, see Nehemia perek 5

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Rav Samet on ch.3I just found Rav Samet's excellent classes on ch.3. see here.

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Chapter 3 – The War Against MoavIn the aftermath of Achav's death and the instability that followed with Achazyahu's two year reign, Moav take the opportunity to throw off the imposition of foreign control. Already in the first passuk of ch.1, we have read that Moav rebelled against Achav. Now Achav's son decides to re-affirm his control over Moav.His natural ally is Yehoshafat who we have

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Interesting links on chapter 3I just found a fascinating site on Tanakhhttp://www.613.org/melachim2/3.htmSee how they learn passuk by passuk with mepharshim. A useful resource!For a celebrated Hebrew article by Prof. Yehuda Elitzur on the "sacrifice of Mesha"seehttp://www.daat.ac.il/daat/tanach/rishonim/melb3eli-1.htmFor archeological evidence of Mesha - the Mesha Stelle dated 930 BCE - and a MAP

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Chapter 3 - QuestionsWar with Moav3:1-3 Who is the new king of Mamlechet Yisrael? How is he related to a. Achav; b. Achazyahu· How was Yehoram better than his predecessors?3:7-9 Who are the allies in this war? How does Edom come into this? See מלכ"א כ"ב/מ"ח3:11-12 In earlier Yehuda-Yisrael war alliance (with Achav), Yehoshafat asked the very same question. See מל"א כ"ב/ז-ח.· Compare the reaction

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Chapter 2 ...continued /ELIYAHU – ELISHA – BNEI HANEIVIIMWe have become accustomed to seeing Eliyahu as a lone figure. Even though he is described as having an assistant (see 18:43,19:3) the assistant plays a very minor role. Eliyahu is always depicted alone appearing with a certain surprise, a suddenness. And yet, in this Perek, Eliyahu is surrounded by followers; talmidim! Now, clearly, the

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Chapter 2 - ויהי בהעלות ה' את אליהו בסערה השמים"Eliyahu's Death" - part 1This chapter raises serious questions. Probably the most striking difficulty is the manner in which Eliyahu dies. Did he die? Is he still alive somewhere? We talk about Eliyahu as visiting every Brit Mila, and walking through our opened doors on Seder night, in the Talmud Eliyahu visits a variety of characters; Is Eliyahu

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Questions Chapter 2פרק ב The "death" of EliyahuThis perek describes the unusual departure/death of Eliyahu which is depicted in dramatic detail.· As you are reading, do you see certain parallels with the previous perek?2:1 Trace the route taken by Eliyahu and Elisha throughout the perek. Note that the Gilgal here is a different place to the Gilgal by Jericho - see Da’at Mikra on פסוק א2:3

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Chapter 1 – Achazyahu.Make sure that you have read this dramatic and exciting perek. It tells us much about Eliyahu but even more about Nevuah in general and the relationship between the Navi and the king.The Betrayal.Achazyahu is not a good king (22:53). He follows the path of his father … or maybe, if we are to be more accurate, he follows that path of his mother (Izevel – see 22:53 again.)The

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Yehoshafat Yehoshafat (King of Yehuda) is a fascinating character who raises surprisingly contemporary dilemmas.Sefer Melachim has sparse detail regarding Yehoshafat. The main information may be gleaned from Divrei Hayamim. And yet, as an exercise in close reading, it is worthwhile to focus on the pesukim here in order to learn how to extract significant information from a minor phrase in the

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An interesting articleon מלכים ב' פרק א' by Rav Samet can be accessed athttp://www.daat.ac.il/daat/Tanach/samet3/18-2.htm

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Chavruta QuestionsYehoshafat - Melachim Aleph 22:41-511. We have already met Yehoshafat in the earlier part of this perek.· Try to summarise the information that can be gleaned about Yehoshafat from that story of the war against Aram· Here (passuk 41-51) is the “official summary” of Malchut Yehoshafat. What details do you notice here?What is the significance of the information here?#48 explain

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Melachim Aleph ch.22In shiur, we failed to learn together the final Perek of Melachim Aleph, so lets begin with that and then move on to Melachim Bet.The background and basic outline: After 3 years of peace between Yisrael and Aram, Achav decides to attack Aram. If you recall, Chapter 20 had ended with a peace treaty between Aram and Israel detailing that certain cities be returned to Jewish

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Books Just some suggestions for books to use as you learn:1. Mikraot Gedolot - Rashi, Radak, Metzudot etc.2. Daat Mikra - the best modern work that fuses peshat with wider theme summaries, occasional literary comments, character studies, linguistics, etc. The series is written by frum people and as such is strongly recommended.3. Rav Yigal Ariel's work - Mikdash Melekh. It is a commentary on

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Welcome!If you are reading this, then I imagine that you are one of my students from Bekiut Nach.Here we go.Get your Tanach and start the first chapter of Melachim Bet!!

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