<p>Our parashah discusses the laws of a ben soreir u'moreh, a "rebellious and</p>
<p>wayward son," who is punished for his errant behavior (Devarim 21:18-21). In this derush, Zera Shimshon focuses on Avshalom, the rebellious son of David HaMelech, to whom the Sages point as a classic example ben soreir u'moreh (see Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Seitzei ).</p>

Our parashah discusses the laws of a ben soreir u'moreh, a "rebellious and wayward son," who is punished for his errant behavior (Devarim 21:18-21). In this derush, Zera Shimshon focuses on Avshalom, the rebellious son of David HaMelech, to whom the Sages point as a classic example ben soreir u'moreh (see Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Seitzei ).

Avshalom's uprising and the war of Gog and Magog

Please study my sefer,” he writes, entreating those reading his words. “Reward is great for those who do kindness graciously, and you shall have much peace from Heaven. Your eyes shall see children and children’s children, like olive shoots around your table. Your homes will be full of all the good. Wealth and honor will not cease from your descendants…”

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