# #285 | 2 Samuel ch.20 - The Revolt of Sheva Ben Bichri

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:03:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:11:19
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<p>David finds himself with another revolt on his hands. </p><p>He tries to avoid having Yoav - the man who killed his son Avshalom - lead the army.</p><p>First, he appoints Amassa, but Amassa disappoints.</p><p>Second he appoints Avishai. But Avishai defers to his older brother Yoav.</p><p>In the end it is Yoav who puts down the revolt.</p><p>Yoav is depicted here as a complex character. He is open to the moral call of the "wise woman" who stops his plans of collective punishment, but he murders Amassa - an act which David resents.</p>