Melachim I: Perek 11b

Read the text of Melachim I 11 Bullet Point Summary Melachim I Perek 11 As Shlomo was considered one of the greatest tzadikim ever to live, there are many fine details and subtleties that need to be understood in this perek through the “eyes of Chazal.” If those of...

Melachim I: Perek 12

Read the text of Melachim I 12 Bullet Point Summary Melachim I Perek 12 Rechavam went to Sh’chem to be anointed by Yisrael. Yiravam had returned from Egypt upon hearing the news about the death of Shlomo. Yiravam rallied the support of Yisrael and confronted...

Melachim I: Perek 13

Read the text of Melachim I 13 Bullet Point Summary Melachim I Perek 13 A navi approached Yiravam while he was bringing sacrifices in his “mini Beis Hamikdash.” (Rashi & Radak: The navi’s name was Ado.) The navi related to Yiravam that a son from the house of...

Melachim I: Perek 14

Read the text of Melachim I 14 Bullet Point Summary Melachim I Perek 14 Yiravam’s child, Aviyah, became sick. Yiravam told his wife to disguise herself and go to the navi, Achiya Hashiloni, to find out what will happen to their child. Achiyah Hashiloni was blind in...

Melachim I: Perek 15

Read the text of Melachim I 15 Bullet Point Summary Melachim I Perek 15 The split in the kingship between Yisrael and Yehudah continued. Aviyam, son of Rechavom, ruled over Yehudah for 3 years, until his death. Aviyam did not follow in the ways of Hashem. Note:...

Melachim I: Perek 16

Read the text of Melachim I 16 Bullet Point Summary Melachim I Perek 16 Yehu ben Chanani, the prophet, put a curse on Ba’sha, King of Yisrael, that his family would be wiped out for not following in the ways of Hashem. Ba’sha died. Ba’sha’s son Eilah...