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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the first sign that Yishai does not love his son David? (from Introduction - Chapter 5)

He sends him off to keep the sheep as soon as he can.

He does not give him a name.

He does not allow him to sit at the table with his other sons.

He does not give him fine robes like his other sons.

2.

Why does Mikhal harbor resentment toward David? (from Chapters 6-9)

She is angry about all the devastation that happened to the people of Nov.

He marries another woman after he is forced to go on the run and leaves her behind.

He confessed greater love for Yonatan.

He did not allow her to help him as Yonatan did.

3.

Why does Mikhal finally turn her heart to Palti? (from Chapters 6-9)

Shaul commands her to bear children.

She is tired of sleeping in a cold bed at night.

She realizes that he desires her as a woman and that she is silly to pine for someone that has abandoned her.

She believes she will never see David again.

4.

Why does Natan not give any counsel concerning the actions of David's sons or warn him about what is to come? (from Chapter 15 - 22)

He knows that David does not listen to anyone's advice concerning his sons.

He does not want David to do anything to forestall his punishment.

He believes the wicked sons deserve what is coming to them.

His mouth is stoppered by the Name on these issues.

5.

Why does David leave Maacah behind when everyone else leaves Ir David? (from Chapters 23 - 28)

He he still angry with her for calling him an unfit father.

He knows she will be safer at the palace because Avshalom will not let her get hurt.

He will not bring along the unfavored mother of a traitor.

She is far along in another pregnancy and cannot travel.

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