In an effort to win back the coronation for Shlomo, Natan and Bat Sheva force David to come to terms with his problems and recognize and acknowledge at least 4 things. Natan even reads him the riot act...
The steps for a successful coronation. David, a very wise king knows that he has to trump Adoniyahu's party and commands the following things to take place...We identified these things, and explained their significance.
Adonuyahi flees to the Mizbe'ach for his life. We explore the various types of people that might hope to find redemption from punishment on the Mizbea'ch, and whether and how the Mizbe'ach works for each type. The work is heavily based on the Rambam Laws of Murder Chapter 5, laws 11 - 14
We also explored the concept and laws of a pilegesh of a king, and how it affects the understanding of Reuven and Bilha (also here and here), Avner and Ritzpa Bat Aya, Avshalom and David's pilagshim, and Adoniyahi and the Shunamit.
What exactly did David command Shlomo do to about Yoav? What and when did Shlomo actually do it? What were Yoav's expectation when he ran to the Mizbeach. Also, the Gemara in Sanhedrin.
Why did Shimi Get the axe. Was it for past or present sins?
Shlomo Introduces a new legal System