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What does David symbolize in relation to the lion cub of Yehuda?
David's kingship starts as a 'lion cub' over Yehuda and eventually becomes a 'lion' over בני ישראל.
What is the significance of the phrase 'should I go up to one of the cities of Yehuda'?
David is asking God where to go in Yehuda before becoming king of yisreal.
Who are David's wives before he moves to Chevron?
אחינעם and אביגיל.
Why did David and his wives live in the suburbs of Chevron?
To avoid making the people nervous of David and his men.
What do the peaple of chevron annoint David as?
They anointed him as king in yisroel.
What did Shmuel annoint David as?
He annointed him as the 'Messiah of Israel' in בית לחם.
What message is conveyed in the blessing 'blessed are you to Hashem that you did this kindness'?
David is being thankful of the peaple of yuveish gilad for ging Shuel a proper buriel.
What does David mean by 'strength in your hands'?
He encourages the people of Yavish Gilad to be strong.
What does David's declaration of being anointed signify to Yavish Gilad?
He wants to assure them that he values their allegiance despite their past loyalty to Shaul.
What does the term 'חסדי אמת' signify in David's context?
It refers to acts of kindness and truth.
How did David express his intention towards Yavish Gilad ,who showed him kindness?
He vowed to repay them with goodness.
What was the reaction of David towards the people of Yavish Gilad?
He expressed that he would be happy to gain their support.
What does the burial reference signify in David's narrative?
It refers to the respectful burial of Shaul, David's predecessor, symbolizing David's respect for those who have passed.
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